Your credit score has power and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly ... Show More
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Recession Core, But Make It Personal: How to Thrive Without the “Cost of Comfort”
Is a recession coming? Maybe. But here’s the truth: the only recession that really matters is the one happening in your household.
In this candid, practical conversation, Shari Rash and financial coach Dylan Snowden reframe “Recession Core” from a fashion trend into a living, b ... Show More
31m 46s
Nov 20
Give More, Stress Less: Your Guide to Intentional Year-End Generosity
The most rewarding money move you can make before December 31st isn’t a tax hack, an investment tweak, or a budgeting trick — it’s generosity. But not the chaotic, guilt-driven kind that leaves you staring at your credit card bill wondering what happened.
We’re talking intentio ... Show More
32m 28s
Nov 18
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and ... Show More
12m 30s
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
Dec 2023
Busting Some Credit Score Myths (Bestie Ep) #766
<p>You know you can’t believe everything that you read on the web, right?! There are all sorts of myths, half truths, and straight up lies that can not only make us look foolish were we to believe them, but they can also separate us from our hard earned money and cause us financi ... Show More
49m 25s
Jan 2024
487: 24 Money Tips for 2024: Credit Scores, Subscriptions, & Claiming FREE Money
If you’re after the best money tips for 2024, we’ve got you covered! Every dollar counts when it comes to improving your finances, and our hosts are offering some invaluable end-of-year advice to help you do just that.
In part one of this four-part series, Mindy and Kyle will hel ... Show More
10m 32s