Show Notes
Canadians hear a lot of advice about credit scores, but much of it is outdated, oversimplified, or borrowed from the U.S. and simply doesn't apply here. Does carrying a balance help? Does checking your score hurt it? Can you pay to remove bad credit? Does having a high income automatically mean a strong score? Listen to learn what actually moves the needle when it comes to building stronger financial health, and if you've been trying to "optimize" your credit score, this episode may change how you think about credit entirely. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who still thinks carrying a balance helps their credit.
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00:00 The credit myths costing Canadians money 03:12 The 5 factors that affect your score 05:08 Can you pay to remove bad credit? 07:12 Carrying a balance builds credit 09:40 Does checking your score hurt it? 11:58 Your credit score isn't everything 14:10 Why scores differ between lenders 16:28 Paying early hurts your score? 18:16 Does income affect credit? 20:12 Are credit scores regulated? 27:32 What actually builds credit in Canada
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