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Make sure you review your credit score first.
Before you pull out your card or tap to pay, consider the potential pros and cons of paying your bills with credit.
The only way to build a credit record is to have and use credit. Here are some ideas on how to get started.
SLFCU's new partner can help you start 2019 on the path to a stronger financial future.
SLFCU members can create savings goals in online banking. Start a savings goal to buy a home, plan a wedding, or make charitable donations.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that your credit report be made available to you for free.
A lack of credit history can be an issue for financially established individuals who opt to pay cash instead of getting loans or using credit cards.
A credit freeze restricts creditors from accessing your credit report, which prevents both legitimate and fraudulent loans and accounts from being opened in your name.
Good credit is the key to a solid financial foundation. It can help you secure a loan for school and a car, often at a better rate than someone with a low score would receive.