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Don't believe these 8 common credit score myths
CNN
You probably already know that you need a good credit score to get the best interest rates on a mortgage or auto loan, which can make a big difference to your budget over time.
"With something like a mortgage, even a minor difference in rates can have a big impact on your monthly payment and can mean tens of thousands of dollars or more over the life of the loan," said Justin Pritchard, a certified financial planner and founder of Approach Financial.
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