Looking to purchase a big ticket item? Whether it’s a home or a vehicle purchase that’s on your radar, your credit score will be taken into consideration before being granted the loan! So what kind of score is needed to receive the best interest rate? In this week’s episode I answer a listener’s question about how perfect your credit score really needs to b ... Show More
Oct 2021
Ask HTM - Maximizing Tuition Reimbursement, Bank Account Bonus Requirements, Using a HELOC to Pay Off a Mortgage, & More... #424
We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, ... Show More
46m 59s
Dec 2020
Ask HTM - Putting More Expenses on Credit Cards, the Sweet Spot on a Home Refinance, and WTD with an Extra $5000 #292
We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask/ , send us your voice memo!1 - What are the pros and cons of putting all of my expenses on a credit card?2 - How much lower shoul ... Show More
38m 3s
Feb 2024
Best of Money Clinic: How can I improve my credit score?
Most people know that you need a good credit score to be able to borrow money, but how to start building one is a mystery. First aired in June 2022, in this episode of Money Clinic, host and FT consumer editor Claer Barrett sits down with listener Emma, 22, who has never been in ... Show More
25m 46s