Money Is Emotional

Demystifying Credit Scores (Ep. 16)

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Credit scores can be confusing! How are they calculated? Why do they go up and down? How important are they really?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, demystifies credit scores and answers your burning questions about them! She covers the basics from what your credit score is and how it’s calculated, all the way to how important your credit score is to your overall financial health.

Christine discusses: 

  • What a credit score is and how it’s calculated
  • What affects your credit score
  • What your credit score affects other than your ability to borrow money
  • How to improve your credit score without taking on a lot of debt
  • Why it’s more important to focus on your net worth than your credit score
  • And more!

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    Resources:

    • Financial Dignity® On Demand 
    • Free Credit Report Check – AnnualCreditReport.com
    • Credit Score Ranges – Equifax.com
    • Credit Education – MyFICO.com

      • Connect with Christine: 

      • Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach 
      • LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC
      • LinkedIn: Christine Luken
      • Twitter: Christine Luken
      • Email: [email protected]
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        Money Is EmotionalBy Christine Luken