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Dec 5, 2024 | 
azfamily.com | Rod Griffin
Credit building can be a long process with several ups and downs, and everyone seems to have a different experience with it. It might take some cardholders a decade or more to climb to the highest credit ranks, while others can achieve the same feat in a matter of months. It all really depends on where you start, the amount of money you have to spend and how much debt you’re comfortable balancing. My experience with credit-building was pretty straightforward.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
bankrate.com | Brendan Dyer |Liza Carrasquillo |Rod Griffin
Credit building can be a long process with several ups and downs, and everyone seems to have a different experience with it. It might take some cardholders a decade or more to climb to the highest credit ranks, while others can achieve the same feat in a matter of months. It all really depends on where you start, the amount of money you have to spend and how much debt you’re comfortable balancing. My experience with credit-building was pretty straightforward.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
kiplinger.com | Rod Griffin
In the wake of a natural disaster or hurricane like those that recently ravaged the South, many individuals and families find themselves facing unimaginable challenges. The chaos and destruction have disrupted lives in profound ways: Homes are damaged or destroyed, and immediate needs for shelter, food and clothing are the priority. As communities grapple with the immediate devastation, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
boston.com | Robyn A. Friedman |Rod Griffin
Renting If you're hoping that your rent payments will help you build the credit history needed to apply for a mortgage, you might be in for a rude awakening. Are you a recent college grad? Maybe you're working downtown and just leased a fabulous apartment, figuring you'll rent for a few years before purchasing a home. But if you're hoping that your rent payments will help you build the credit history needed to apply for a mortgage, you might be in for a rude awakening.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
msn.com | Rod Griffin
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
kiplinger.com | Rod Griffin
In our journey through life, making mistakes is often an invaluable learning experience. We stumble, we fall, and through these missteps, we gain wisdom and resilience. However, when it comes to credit and personal finance, the stakes are significantly higher, and the consequences of mistakes can be more severe and long-lasting.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
wcnc.com | Rod Griffin
‘Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information’ NoticeLike many content publishers, we provide online advertising services that use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and online activity on our sites, apps and other online services. These services use this information to try to tailor the ads you see online to your interests. These are called interest-based ads.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cnet.com | Katherine Watt |Rod Griffin
If you’re thinking about buying a house, you’ve probably noticed that mortgage rates are high these days. But average mortgage rates are exactly that: averages. Homebuyers will get an individualized rate based on factors like credit history and financial circumstances, which will push that rate up or down. You can’t control the economic factors influencing interest rates. But you can get the best rate for your situation, and improving your credit score is the right place to start.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
clark.com | Nick Cole |Rod Griffin
A good credit score is one of the most important pieces to a healthy financial life. It’s also one of the more frustrating things to understand. Team Clark has extensive guides for helping to build a good credit score. And though money expert Clark Howard says you shouldn’t worry about your credit score once it tops 760, we know our readers love to overachieve in pursuit of an 800+ score.
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Aug 18, 2023 | 
clark.com | Nick Cole |Rod Griffin
Improving an already good credit score can be a frustrating task. But not an impossible one. I spoke with Rod Griffin, who is the Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy for Experian, to get some advice for consumers who are looking to improve their credit score in 2024. Rod is an expert on credit reports and their impact on credit scores.
