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It’s National Credit Education Month!
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WHY IS CREDIT IMPORTANT?
Do you remember seeing the Free Credit Report commercials on television? Each ad was entertaining and encouraged
people to check their credit scores. But why are credit scores important? In honor of March being National Credit Education Month, let’s take a look at credit and why it’s important. What is a credit score? To begin, let’s first define credit. Credit allows you access to a certain amount of money available for loan. For example, when you use a credit card, you’re spending money you don’t have — it was loaned to you. A credit score is a report that predicts your credit behavior. Your credit behavior depends on how likely you are to repay your loan. In the credit card example, you’re spending money that was loaned to you, so at some point, you will need to pay all that money back. The likelihood of your paying back the loan will give credit reporting agencies the information they need to provide you with a credit score. Credit scores can fall into four categories: fair (580-669), good (670-739), very good (740-799), and excellent (800+). If you have a high credit score, you have responsible credit behavior, which can lead to getting more loans. Why are credit scores important? Your score will show banks and other lenders you’re reliable and can repay your loan fully. So, if you ever want to take out a loan to buy a car, house, land, or business, you will get a larger loan at a better interest rate if you have a good credit score. How can you start building credit? A credit card is one of the best ways to build your credit. However, you want to ensure you can pay off your credit card every month. Some people fall into heavy debt because they cannot pay off what they owe. You can also build credit by having a phone plan in your name, taking out federal student loans, and making rent payments, as paying these bills shows lenders you can make payments promptly and in full. If you have any questions about building and managing your credit or reducing your chances of going into debt, contact your financial advisor for more information. They can outline a strategy that will best fit your needs and help you achieve your financial goals.
Start your March mornings off with a seasonal flair by making
these traditional Irish pancakes! Thick yet crispy, these pancakes are a sweet way to fuel your day.
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Set aside. 2. In a skillet, brown 1 tbsp of butter. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, buttermilk, and browned butter. 4. In a constant stream, add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring. Do not overbeat! 5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, stir until the skillet is coated, and then add a few large dollops of batter (about 3 inches wide) to the pan. Do not overcrowd. 6. Cook 4–5 minutes a side, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with butter, jam, and syrup.
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