What’s your credit score?

March is Credit Education Month and a good time to discover what you and your family know about the importance of credit and credit scores. Your credit score can impact your ability to purchase a home, a car or to receive a loan. There are many things that can impact your credit score, according to Lesli Reid with First State Community Bank…

Paying your bills on time and make sure you don’t default on any account, those are things that can also affect your credit score. You can get a free credit report annually through annual credit report dot com. If you find something that is incorrect on your credit report, contact the credit reporting agencies. Remember a low credit score can affect the interest you will be charged on loans.