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Marketplace Money for Friday, August 2, 2013
Aug 2, 2013

Marketplace Money for Friday, August 2, 2013

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For the last three weeks, we’ve gone back to the basics…understanding concepts like banking, savings and investing.  Today, we wrap up our series  with a look at one of the most important money relationships you have.  It takes maintenance, self awareness, and self control.  It's your life with credit and debt.   How do you build or rebuild a credit history?  How many cards should you have?  And what’s the best card for you?  This week, a guide to credit and debt. 

Segments From this episode

No credit needed at Sunnyside Farm

Aug 1, 2013
One farm lets customers build their own credit through the honor system.

Settling the credit score: How lenders judge consumers

Aug 1, 2013
What does your credit score say about what kind of consumer you are?

Five credit tips

Aug 1, 2013
Remember these five tips on credit and debt from today's Marketplace Money.

Personal Finance Basics

Aug 1, 2013
A guide to personal finance basics, including tips on savings, strategies on investing, and more.

Your first credit card stories

Aug 2, 2013
Listeners tell us about their first credit cards.

How to build (or rebuild) your credit history

Aug 2, 2013
A secured credit card could be the answer to helping transform a weak credit score and history.

Your credit questions answered

Aug 2, 2013
From credit cards to credit scores, personal finance expert Louis Barajas answers your questions about getting in and out of debt.

How to choose the best credit card for you

Aug 2, 2013
Advice on how to take advantage of credit card offers without letting credit companies take advantage of you.

Five tips for first-time credit card owners

Aug 2, 2013
From learning the lingo to paying on time, we've got some guidelines for avoiding common credit card pitfalls.

For the last three weeks, we’ve gone back to the basics…understanding concepts like banking, savings and investing.  Today, we wrap up our series  with a look at one of the most important money relationships you have.  It takes maintenance, self awareness, and self control.  It’s your life with credit and debt.   How do you build or rebuild a credit history?  How many cards should you have?  And what’s the best card for you?  This week, a guide to credit and debt.