While credit cards are often used for emergencies and to build up your credit, it is important to practice good management skills. Understanding your credit score and understanding how to read your credit report and history, can have a major impact on your life. By attending this workshop, we will discuss components of a credit score and examine some of the common myths. You will learn strategies for increasing your score and learn to avoid doing things that can negatively impact it. Lunch will be provided.

By participating in this workshop, you will:

• Learn tips & tricks for improving your credit score
• Learn tips & tricks on how to get the best interest rates
• Learn how to get your free credit report and how to read it

The Grad Academy Pillars: Wellness
The Grad Academy Program: GRA
Panelists/Facilitator(s): Malika E Lees, Community Manager, Chase