The 7 Pillars of Financial Wellbeing - #3 Know The Score with Credit
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The 7 Pillars of Financial Wellbeing - #3 Know The Score with Credit
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Did you know that around 50% of people in the UK have never checked their credit score, yet this invisible hand is influencing many aspects of our financial lives and ultimately may be costing us thousands in avoidable interest
From how much you spend on your credit card to the amount of debt you carry, your personal finances should be just that, personal – but were you aware that the credit reference agencies are carefully tracking your every financial move. These companies collect data that can influence some of the biggest decisions in your life, from getting a new mobile phone or car to renting or buying a home. Yet often the first time you realise there’s an issue with your credit score is when you’ve just been rejected.
In this episode we explore the factors which make up your credit score, what to do to improve it and what to do if you find an error. I mention research by Which and their quiz - here is the link