3205: Will Credit Inquiries Hurt Your Credit Score by Miranda Marquit with Good Financial Cents

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Episode 3205:

Your credit score plays a crucial role in securing loans, housing, and favorable interest rates, but not all credit inquiries affect it the same way. Miranda Marquit explains the difference between harmless soft inquiries and the minor impact of hard inquiries, offering practical tips to protect your score while shopping for the best financial deals. Learn how understanding these distinctions can help you make smarter credit decisions without unnecessary stress.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/will-credit-inquiries-hurt-your-credit-score/

Quotes to ponder:

“Only the hard inquiry is damaging to your credit score.”

“For the most part, if you are responsible with your money and credit decisions, make payments on time, and avoid applying for a great deal of debt, credit inquiries are unlikely to have a large impact on your credit score.”

“Don’t let a credit pull keep you from shopping around for lower rates.”

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