Everyone will have to or want to borrow at some point. Having the best credit score will not only allow you to get that loan or credit account, but it will also ensure you pay the lowest interest rate available. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we discuss how long it will take you to build or rebuild your credit score if you’ve had some negative marks against your score, so you can pay less when it’s time to borrow.
Read MoreThere have been many negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One that hasn’t been talked about much is the increased use of credit and the negative impact on credit scores. Many Americans have had to use more credit to get by in the past 6 months, and the result is lower credit scores. In this episode of GMR, we’re going over some of the basics of credit scores and what you can do to protect and/or improve yours.
Read MoreWouldn't it be great if you could predict economic cycles? Knowing when markets will go up or down would be advantageous to investing and protecting our assets. Understanding what causes economic cycles will not only make you better at investing, it will help you avoid financial pitfalls. In this episode of GMR, we discuss how long-term debt cycles occur and what you can do to ensure you don’t get caught up in one.
Read MoreThe health of our economy impacts all of us. When the economy is strong, we reap the financial benefits; higher wages, cheaper goods, and many others. Of course, the opposite is also true. A weak economy hurts our finances. But, did you know that your personal financial choices play a crucial role in the health of our economy? In this episode of GMR, we discuss debt cycles, what they are, how and why they happen, and what this means to your personal finances and our economy.
Read MoreHaving a basic understanding of how The Economy works is not just for financial experts. Understanding market cycles, consumer spending, and the role credit plays in the economy is more important than you realize. In this episode, we introduce you to the three main forces that drive the economy and how they personally impact your finances.
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