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Jul 6
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225: The Quest for a Perfect Credit Scor...

THE NORTH STAR
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A perfect 850 FICO score is a rare feat, held by just 1.54% of credit-holding Americans. This aspirational target is becoming even harder to attain as the credit landscape continuously evolves. Join us this week as we break down upcoming changes in credit calculations and put Andrea's credit expertise to the test.
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