Tricks to boost your credit score

You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) - but you want to go deeper. What else do you need to know about managing your money? Ever heard of capturing the carry on your debt, for example? Finance experts share their top tips on handling debt, inves ...  Afficher plus

For a lot of us, this time of year triggers a financial reckoning. As you recover from holiday spending, here are 6 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to save money year-round.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback ...  Afficher plus

A strong credit score can make major purchases and financial transactions much easier. Here's how to make yours better and keep it high. (This episode originally ran in November 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

Whether you’re looking to buy a house or purchase a new car, one thing is certain – your credit score will be looked at! So how do you create a credit score to be proud of? A listener recently asked me this exact question, and in today’s episode I discuss the 5 main factors that ...  Afficher plus

Knowing how to build business credit could be the difference between starting your dream business or waiting on the sidelines. And while most people think that building business credit requires years of income, million-dollar revenue, or a personal connection with your local bank ...  Afficher plus

You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credi ...  Afficher plus