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What you need to know about credit before getting a credit card



In this course, we'll cover everything you need to know about
credit before applying for your first - or next - credit card.

From how to build credit and the impact of a bad credit score to
how to improve your credit score and get the best credit card for you,
we've got you covered.




Example Curriculum

  Introduction to the Course
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  • Introduction (0:29)
  What you should know
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  • Building credit (1:39)
  • The impact of a bad credit score (4:52)
  • How to improve your credit score (0:35)
  • Cheat sheet
  How do credit cards fit in?
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  • Introduction to the module (1:35)
  • Meet the experts (1:44)
  • Let's talk about the bad perception of credit cards (3:39)
  • Credit scores (5:41)
  • Interest rates (4:10)
  • Common misconceptions (7:57)
  • Unsecured card vs. secured card (2:04)
  • How do credit cards work? (3:01)
  • Hidden fees (6:06)
  • Tips to avoid debt traps (8:05)
  Closing thoughts
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  • Course Summary (0:32)
  • Quiz

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