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By LaToya Irby, About.com Guide to Credit / Debt

Why You Should Care About Credit

Tuesday December 4, 2007
Here at Credit/Debt Management, there's naturally a lot of talk about credit - how to get it, how to use it, how to improve it. Why is credit so important anyway? If you never have to apply for a credit card, you don't have to worry about having good credit, right? Absolutely, wrong.

Credit affects more than just the amount of consumer debt you can rack up. It comes to play in various areas of your life from where you work to where you live. No matter your experience level with credit, it's always good to know why credit matters.

Why Good Credit Matters

More Reading:
10 Things To Know About Credit | Getting Your First Credit Card

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