Credit Score Tips and Myths - Amberly Grant | MHFI 181

Doug and Amberly talk all about credit, from tips for higher credit scores to tackling common myths via a game of True/False.  Doug also discusses his own experience with foreclosure and how his credit was impacted.

• Doug’s distrust of banks/large institutions.  Amberly’s view of the credit system as a necessary evil.
• Explanation of credit scores & ranges.
• Tips for a higher credit score:
  • Become an authorized user
  • Pay your bills on time
  • Dispute anything wrong on your credit report
  • Pay off collections
  • Use a secure credit card
  • Strategically paying credit cards
  • Ask for higher credit limits
  • Apply for new credit cards
  • Add to your credit mix
• Doug’s foreclosure experience and impacts to his credit score.
• Credit score game:
  • True or False.  When buying a house you cannot shop around for loans because each time you shop you get hit negatively on your credit score.
  • True or False.  You can’t improve your credit score if you have bad credit.
  • True or False.  Carrying a balance on your credit card will improve your credit score.
  • Should you close old credit cards to improve your credit score?
  • True or False.  Churning would lower your score to a level that negatively impacts it.
  • True or False.  0% credit cards are free interest for one whole year.
  • True or False.  If you miss a payment on your credit card they report it to the credit bureau right away.

Looking to boost your credit score?  If so, head on over to Buy Me A Coffee.  We doubt the official credit bureaus will even notice, but in our eyes you'll have a perfect score! Links

• Entrepreneurship: From Mac & Cheese to Fintech | MHFI 166 (Intro to Nexus banking)
• Nerd Wallet tips: “How to Improve Credit Fast”
• Lauren & Steven, Trip of a Lifestyle
• Steven Keys (Trip of a Lifestyle) on The Doug Show
• Doug’s site
• Carl’s blog: 1500 Days

Connect with Amberly Grant!

• AmberlyGrant.com
• FinTalks
• Instagram
• Facebook

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