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Washington Post & AP | Millennial Money: Credit Basics You Need to Know

April 15, 2019  • Amrita Jayakumar

Getting your credit score today is easy — just turn to your bank, credit card issuer or one of the many apps and websites out there.

That means millennials, unlike their parents, have the advantage of early insight into their financial profiles. But looking isn’t enough. Without knowing the basics of credit, looking at your data is like having the pieces to a puzzle, but not understanding how they fit together.

Here’s what to know.

Read the full article from AP and The Washington Post