In this empowering episode of the Female Finance Collective Podcast, Jen and Sybil break down exactly how credit scores work—and why they matter more than you think. We’ll show you how to check your score safely, what factors impact it, and how to improve it whether you're just starting out or rebuilding. No overwhelm. No shame. Just clear steps that save you money and open doors.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Female Finance Collective

01:00 Why your credit score really matters

02:00 What is a credit score, and what’s a “good” one?

03:00 The 5 key factors that impact your score

04:30 Credit utilization explained (and why 30% is the magic number)

05:30 What new credit activity means for your score

07:00 Who checks your credit—and why it matters

08:30 The cost of a lower credit score over time

10:00 How to raise your score: real, doable steps

13:00 Free, safe ways to check your credit score

15:00 How to set a credit goal and track progress

16:30 What’s a credit report and why you should check it annually

17:30 Final reminders + your weekly challenge

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