Building credit is a fundamental skill in personal financial management. Your credit score can affect everything from your money, your job and even where you live. However, understanding how your credit score is calculated and what you can do to improve it is not always easy. Having a good credit score will make it that much easier to hit your financial and life goals.

In this episode, we are joined by Bree Shellito (Senior Manager of Community Impact) and Emma Protsik

(Financial Coaching Program Lead) and will cover:

· What is a credit score and why it’s important?

· What factors go into your credit score.

· How to improve your credit score or build credit.

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Work with one of our free Financial Coaches to help you get on track with your money. Visit Ent.com/Coaching for more information.

Disclaimers:

The information presented in this episode is intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be considered advice. Consult a financial, tax or legal professional to see if the information provided in this episode is suitable for your situation.

Information stated is current as of the time of recording and may be subject to change in the future.

Third party products and services mentioned in the podcast are done so for informational purposes only and should not be considered endorsements or affiliations unless stated otherwise.

Any opinions of guests or third parties on the podcast are strictly their own and do not represent Ent Credit Union.

Ent Credit Union is insured by the NCUA and is an equal housing opportunity lender. Visit Ent.com for more information.