The Crucial Three-Digit Number – Your Credit Score

Think your credit score only affects whether or not you get approved for that Ann Taylor Loft or Best Buy credit card? Think again – your credit score can screw with your business dealings, your job prospects, where you live, and even your kid’s education.

Some people think “I love you” are the three most important words in the English language. Believe it or not, there are also three very crucial little digits as well — your credit score. And depending on where your score falls, it can have an enormous impact on not only your life, but your family’s opportunities as well. It’s critical to understand that your credit score can affect everything from your employment prospects to your child’s education.

According to Kurt Houghton, president of Safe Harbor Investment Advisors LLC, which specializes in conservative investments and retirement planning, there are five things you can kiss goodbye if you have a poor credit score.

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