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You work hard to provide a better life for you and your family. That makes you their hero. We started this blog to help heroes like you. Use it to learn more about budgeting, credit education and other financial tools that can help you succeed.

your financial future is important to us
You work hard to provide a better life for you and your family. That makes you their hero. We started this blog to help heroes like you. Use it to learn more about budgeting, credit education and other financial tools that can help you succeed.

credit score basics

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what is a credit score?

It’s a three-digit number that shows how likely you are to repay debt.

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how is it calculated?

It’s based on the financial history found in your credit report.

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why is it important?

It’s used when you apply for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more.

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