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Credit Scores and Credit Cards: From Swipe to Score

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Online Webinar Campus Wide Event (faculty, staf... Educational Event Wellness

Mon, Mar 8, 2027

6 PM – 7:15 PM EST (GMT-5)

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Your credit history can affect much more than your ability to get a credit card.
Learn how credit works, what goes into your credit score, and how to use credit cards responsibly. Whether you’re building credit for the first time or already have a card in your wallet, you’ll learn strategies that can help you establish a strong credit history and avoid costly mistakes.
We’ll cover:
● What a credit score is—and why it matters
● How credit scores are calculated
● Building credit from scratch
● Choosing and using a credit card
● Interest rates, minimum payments, and fees
● Credit utilization and payment history
● Common credit mistakes and how to avoid them

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