You probably know that building and maintaining great credit is essential to your financial

life.

It allows you to save money by borrowing at competitive interest rates and paying less

interest on credit cards and loans.

Additionally, having good credit improves your finances in some surprising ways, such

as paying less for auto and home insurance in most states, getting approved for a lease,

impressing potential employers who review credit, paying low or no security deposits for

utilities and cell phones, and getting money saving promotional offers.

Unfortunately, many credit mistakes and misunderstandings end up costing you.

This show will cover seven that hurt your wallet instead of helping it.

Hey, everyone.

My name is Laura Adams, and I want to thank you for tuning in this week.

I'm an award-winning personal finance author and have hosted the Money Girl Podcast since

2008.

I also partner with Select Brands for PR and Marketing Work, like being an on-camera

spokesperson, consumer advocate, voice over talent, and multimedia creator.

Here on Money Girl, the mission is very simple.

It's to help you get the knowledge and motivation to prioritize your finances, build wealth,

and have more security and less stress.

Every episode is a mini-money training designed to help you take your financial life to the

next level.

I might answer a listener's question, talk about something going on in the financial

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