EPISODE · Apr 9, 2021 · 43 MIN
How to Build Your Credit Score From Scratch & Improve a Bad Score | Jim McGinley
from Everyone's Talkin' Money · host Shari Rash | Financial Advisor for Women & Founder of GWA Wealth
You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credit score. Jim McGinley, CEO of SeedFi, is here to show you how to create the credit score of your dreams and overcome any challenges in your way. What You'll Learn Why is it difficult to build credit from scratch How to rebuild bad credit and why it matters How to avoid making costly mistakes with your credit How finance companies keep you trap in cycles of debt What is SeedFi and how can they help you build your credit score Links SeedFi SeedFi Facebook SeedFi Instagram Jim's LinkedIn Episode Sponsors Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about. Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Take control of your finances and start saving at Truebill.com/MM. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! 👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credit score. Jim McGinley, CEO of SeedFi, is here to show you how to create the credit score of your dreams and overcome any challenges in your way. What You'll Learn Why is it difficult to build credit from scratch How to rebuild bad credit and why it matters How to avoid making costly mistakes with your credit How finance companies keep you trap in cycles of debt What is SeedFi and how can they help you build your credit score Links SeedFi SeedFi Facebook SeedFi Instagram Jim's LinkedIn Episode Sponsors Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about. Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Take control of your finances and start saving at Truebill.com/MM. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! 👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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