Credit scores...there's a lot of misunderstanding about them. So in this episode, our beginner's guide to credit scores, we explain the fundamentals, how to improve them and debunk some common myths.
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This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.
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Chapters:
00:00-01:32 - Intro
01:32-04:11 - The Making Money team share their credit scores
04:11-06:48 - What is a credit score?
06:48-10:43 - What lenders know about you
10:43-11:49 - Sensate ad
11:49-17:23 Debt solutions
17:23-20:18 What lenders don’t know about you
20:28-21:00 - Manual ad
21:00-24:20 - Can you get blacklisted?
24:20-29:24 - Credit utilisation
29:24-33:31 Paying more than the minimum repayment
33:31-40:11 - How to improve your credit score