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Explain what a credit report is and list five kinds of information found on a credit report.

Answer:

A credit report is a detailed written document that shows a person’s credit history. It includes personal information, information from public records, details about credit cards and loans, information from collection agencies, and a list of individuals or companies that have requested a copy of the credit report.

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Check all that you included in your response.

A
A credit report is a detailed written document about a person’s credit history.
B
A credit report contains personal information and any information that can be found in public records.
C
A credit report contains information from collection agencies and information on credit cards or loans.
D
A credit report lists anyone who has requested a copy of the credit report.
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Which should Mark do to increase his credit score?

A
Pay off his personal loan for his entertainment system.
B
Skip a car payment.
C
Apply for as many credit cards as he can.
D
Make lower monthly payments on his current credit card bill.
7

Which would decrease your credit score? Check all that apply.

A
a decrease in income
B
an increase in debt amount
C
a missed payment
D
a late payment
E
a long credit history
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Be sure to describe what a credit score is and how it is used by lenders.

Answer:

A credit score is a numerical rating, usually ranging from 300 to 850, that reflects how responsibly a person has used credit. Lenders use it to judge how likely a borrower is to repay a loan and to help decide whether to approve the loan and what interest rate to charge.

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Question text not available

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Selection 1:increase
Selection 2:decrease
Selection 3:decrease
Selection 4:no effect
Selection 5:decrease
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Martin used his credit card to buy a new bike. Which statement is true?

A
Martin borrowed money to buy the bike.
B
Martin paid cash at the store.
C
Martin used money from his checking account.
D
Martin saved money over time.
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Which are considered good credit practices? Check all that apply.

A
Pay less than the minimum amount due.
B
Make payments on or before the due date.
C
Pay off the full amount with the first monthly statement.
D
Have a plan of how you will repay the money.
E
Choose the credit card with the highest interest rate.
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Martin used his credit card to buy a new bike. Which statement is true?

A
Martin borrowed money to buy the bike.
B
Martin paid cash at the store.
C
Martin used money from his checking account.
D
Martin saved money over time.
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Which are considered good credit practices? Check all that apply.

A
Pay less than the minimum amount due.
B
Make payments on or before the due date.
C
Pay off the full amount with the first monthly statement.
D
Have a plan of how you will repay the money.
E
Choose the credit card with the highest interest rate.
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Explain what a credit report is and list five kinds of information found on a credit report.

Answer:

A credit report is a detailed written document about a person’s credit history. The report contains personal information, anything found in public records, information from collection agencies, information about credit cards or loans, and a list of those who have requested a copy of the report.

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Which should Mark do to increase his credit score?

A
Pay off his personal loan for his entertainment system.
B
Skip a car payment.
C
Apply for as many credit cards as he can.
D
Make lower monthly payments on his current credit card bill.
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Which would decrease your credit score? Check all that apply.

A
a decrease in income
B
an increase in debt amount
C
a missed payment
D
a late payment
E
a long credit history

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