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Jun 2021
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7. How to Increase Your Credit Score

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Ready to put your credit score on a rocket ship to 850? This is the episode for you. On this week’s Money Monday episode of Financial Feminist, I’m doing my best to demystify the credit score and give you practical ways to increase yours for a better financial future.

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