Your credit can have a big impact on your financial life. Credit scores and reports provide a snapshot of the financial habits that financial institutions, cell phone companies, credit card companies, and others use to get a sense of your creditworthiness.
Understanding how credit scores and reports work may help you achieve financial goals such as buying a home, leasing a car, or paying off debt.
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