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Podcast: DebtMatters Podcast
Episode: 137 - Understanding Credit Scores and Reports
Description: Whether you are applying for a new cell phone plan or a mortgage, your potential creditors want to understand your financial history and your ability to repay debt. Your credit score and report will help them decide whether they want to do business with you. But most people don’t know a lot about their credit report and credit score. Today’s podcast looks at the difference between the two and how you can improve your score. Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Brenda Wood, also covers the following topics:Why you should be checking your credit report oftenThe difference between a ha...