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Credit

Credit Score

In plain English

A three-digit number that tells lenders how reliably you handle borrowed money. It ranges from 300 to 850.

The analogy

It's your financial reputation, condensed into a number. Like a rating for whether you pay people back.

Why it matters to you

It quietly decides your apartment, your car loan rate, sometimes even a job. Worth protecting before you need it.

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