Consumer Beat
Know the score: Are you creditworthy?
Finding out your rating and taking steps to improve it can pay off
Do you know what your credit score is? Relatively few consumers have taken the time to find out, even though their score affects almost every financial move they make. Lenders use the scores in deciding what interest rates to charge for credit cards, auto loans, and home mortgages. Insurers use customized credit scores in deciding who to insure and how ... (Full article: 1074 words)
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