Contributed article in our career series. Enjoy! – Scrappy Kimberly

When was the last time you checked your credit status? If it’s been more than six months to a year, you may want to make this a priority. Though it may not seem like a big deal at the moment, as companies begin to become increasingly dependent upon credit to determine eligibility for products and services, a poor credit history could mean the inability to get even some of the most basic things.

Don’t believe it? Here’s how a negative credit rating can impact your life.Continue reading→