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The real credit score

Keith

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Most people think they know their credit score… until they learn the truth.
 In this episode, we break down what your credit score REALLY is, how it’s calculated, and why the number you see on popular apps often isn’t the number lenders use.

This is the episode that cuts through the confusion, exposes the myths, and gives you the clarity you need to take control of your financial life.

🔍 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The 5 factors that actually make up your score

Not the rumors, not the TikTok hacks — the real math behind your credit.

• Why your Credit Karma score is different from your lender score

The difference between VantageScore and FICO, and which one truly matters.

• How utilization REALLY affects your score

Why staying under 30% isn’t enough — and what elite credit users do instead.

• The truth about inquiries, late payments, and collections

What hurts you, what doesn’t, and what you can legally fix.

• The #1 mistake people make when trying to rebuild

And how to avoid wasting months of progress.

💡 Why This Episode Matters

Your credit score affects your housing, car payments, insurance rates, job opportunities, and financial freedom.
Understanding how it works is the first step to leveling up your entire financial life.

Hill & Levy breaks it down in a way that’s simple, honest, and actionable — no fluff, no fear tactics, just the truth.

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