Understanding the basics of credit scores

By: Daniel Workman | CreditCards.com | July 23, 2014

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You likely know your credit score is important when buying a house or applying for a new credit card.  But did you know it could affect where you rent or your chances at a job? Do you know exactly what your credit score is – how it’s calculated, who looks at it and what score (if any) is ideal?

If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along in a conversation about credit scores without quite knowing exactly what’s going on, it may be time to get back to basics and learn about the number that affects so many areas of your life.