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June 25, 2018

Congratulations new grads! Now, time for credit check

By CLAIRE TSOSIE
NerdWallet

In college, establishing credit felt about as pressing as an optional homework assignment. But now that you've graduated, it's suddenly at the top of your summer to-do list, with a deadline of ASAP. And for good reason.

Good credit is your ticket to an easier and more affordable postgrad life. It could help you qualify for apartments, nab low-interest car loans, pay less for car insurance, set up utilities with little or no deposit s, and more. And it's not that hard to get started.


 
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