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What Goes Into a Credit Score?

  • by Lupita Bravo, Financial wellness Peer Advisor

A credit score is something that is used by lenders when you want to borrow money, for example when applying for a credit card or a loan. Everyone’s credit score is unique. Various things can affect your credit score. Here are a few things that can influence your credit score and what they mean.

Mint: Why It's Your Best Friend in College!

  • by Jade Garcia, Financial Wellness Peer Advisor

What is Mint? What does it do?

Are you a college student and want to start minimizing your spending habits and track your accounts? Mint is the app for you. Mint goes from tracking your bills to budgeting, to getting your credit score. It categorizes your calculations while also alerting you on what you have to spend every month.

If it's free it's for me!

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