Sneak Peek: Credit Scores – Part 2

Well we have officially entered graduation season! Students are graduating from both high schools and colleges all over the country. This is an extremely exciting time in ones life, but it can also come with lots of questions. I’ve written a book that’s specifically for high school students, college students and twenty-somethings – What Everyone Should Know About Money Before They Enter The Real World. So many of us have experienced a time where we have learned a financial principle or tool and said, “I wish I had learned that before I entered the real world”. One of these questions is in regards to credit scores.

I wanted to share with you an excerpt from my book that addresses the subject of credit scores.

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Everyone Should Know About Money Before They Enter The Real World:

What number is a good credit score?
According to Fair Isaac, a credit score can range from 300 to 850. The higher the score, the lower the risk. This means you want a higher number.

Companies establish their own criteria as to which credit score is a good credit score. As a general rule, any FICO score greater than 750 is an excellent credit score. Anything more than 800 is considered outstanding. As credit scores drift into the 600 range, credit might still be available, but it will come at a higher cost. Credit scores in the 500 range might prevent you from obtaining reasonable lending rates and terms.

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Learn more about the book and order your copy HERE.