Artwork

Content provided by EYL Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by EYL Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Study Hall: Credit Cards & Credit Utilization: What You Need to Know | Shonda Martin

9:04
 
Share
 

Manage episode 432084495 series 2852541
Content provided by EYL Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by EYL Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this Ficos Fundamentals Class for EYL University, Shonda Martin, a credit educator, and expert, dives deep into one of the most crucial aspects of your credit profile: credit utilization. Understanding and managing your credit utilization can significantly boost your credit score and open doors to better financial opportunities.

For this full class and more like it, sign up for EYL University at eyluniversity.com!

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more financial tips and tricks.

We cover:

What credit utilization is and why it matters

How to calculate your credit utilization ratio

Tips for maintaining an ideal utilization rate

Common pitfalls that can hurt your credit score

The impact of loan balances and charge-offs

00:00 Introduction

00:12 What is Credit Utilization?

00:35 Factors Affecting Credit Utilization

01:00 Number of Accounts with Balances

01:34 Impact of Charge-Offs

02:17 Proportion of Loan Balances to Original Loan Amount

03:14 Student Loans and Deferments

04:03 Checking Your Student Loan Reporting

05:14 Ideal Credit Utilization

06:07 How to Calculate Your Utilization

06:44 Why 1-3% Utilization is Best

07:45 Preparing for Credit Applications

08:14 Planning Ahead for Applications


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

1125 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 432084495 series 2852541
Content provided by EYL Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by EYL Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this Ficos Fundamentals Class for EYL University, Shonda Martin, a credit educator, and expert, dives deep into one of the most crucial aspects of your credit profile: credit utilization. Understanding and managing your credit utilization can significantly boost your credit score and open doors to better financial opportunities.

For this full class and more like it, sign up for EYL University at eyluniversity.com!

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more financial tips and tricks.

We cover:

What credit utilization is and why it matters

How to calculate your credit utilization ratio

Tips for maintaining an ideal utilization rate

Common pitfalls that can hurt your credit score

The impact of loan balances and charge-offs

00:00 Introduction

00:12 What is Credit Utilization?

00:35 Factors Affecting Credit Utilization

01:00 Number of Accounts with Balances

01:34 Impact of Charge-Offs

02:17 Proportion of Loan Balances to Original Loan Amount

03:14 Student Loans and Deferments

04:03 Checking Your Student Loan Reporting

05:14 Ideal Credit Utilization

06:07 How to Calculate Your Utilization

06:44 Why 1-3% Utilization is Best

07:45 Preparing for Credit Applications

08:14 Planning Ahead for Applications


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

1125 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide