Building Healthy Credit

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Which person probably has the lowest credit score? A woman who has missed three credit card payments in a row. A man who has had three car repossessions. A woman who has a $125,000 house loan.

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A man who has had three car repossessions

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True or false: "Bad credit is better than no credit"

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False

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How could opening several new credit accounts all at the same time affect your credit score?

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It hurts: it says I may be in trouble and need lots of help to stay afloat

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What is the single best thing you can do to help build a good credit score and to keep it once you have it?

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Pay my bills on time

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Which helps to establish a negative credit history? Options: Make payments on or before the due date. Never miss a payment. Pay off the full amount with the first monthly statement. Pay less than the minimum amount due.

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Pay less than the minimum amount due.

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Which is considered a good credit practice? Options: Use the credit card with the highest interest rate. Make late payments. Pay more than the minimum amount that is due. Borrow more than one can afford to repay.

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Pay more than the minimum amount that is due.