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Your Credit Rating

What are the benefits of having a good credit rating?

thumbs upA good credit rating:

  • Makes it easier to get loans with good terms
  • Makes it easier to get credit cards
  • Is important if you want to buy a home

thumbs downA poor credit rating:

  • Makes it hard for you to get credit
  • Means you will probably pay higher interest rates on loans
  • Means you may be turned down for a job
  • Means you may not be able to rent an apartment

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Other pages about this subject |

bullet What is a credit rating?
bullet Beware of these Credit Quick Fixes
bullet Why do I need Credit?
bullet How can I check my credit rating?
bullet How can I improve my credit rating?

 
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