Monday, April 22, 2013

Financial Literacy Trivia: Credit

Subject: Credit
If used properly Credit can be your friend. If not used properly Credit can consume your life. Test your Credit knowledge, see if you can answer these 3 questions.

1. Name the three main credit bureaus

2. True or False?
    You should only check your credit when you want to apply for a loan.

3. Which of the following is NOT a way to maintain excellent credit.
    a. Pay your bills on time
    b. Space out new credit
    c. Do not run your credit often
    d. Make only the minimum payments


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Answers:

1. Experian, Equifax and Transunion 

A credit bureau collects and stores credit information on consumers. Each has its own records and individual scores.

2. False

Check your credit once a year. If you have been a victim of identity theft, it is recommended to check your credit every 6 months.

3. (d) Make only the minimum payments

To maintain excellent credit it is important to actively use your credit and pay everything off in full every month.

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