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Master Credit. Build Wealth.
A structured guide to credit cards, credit scores, and financial leverage.
20 lessons · 5 modules · Beginner to Advanced
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What Is a Credit Score?
A credit score is a three-digit number, typically ranging from 300 to 850, that represents your creditworthiness — essentially, how likely you are to repay borrowed money on time. Think of it as a financial GPA that lenders, landlords, insurers, and even some employers use to evaluate your reliability.
The most widely used scoring model is the FICO Score, developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation. While there are other models (like VantageScore), FICO remains the standard used by roughly 90% of top lenders in the United States.
FICO Score Ranges
Curriculum
5 Modules. 20 Lessons.
From credit score basics to advanced optimization strategies — everything you need to take control of your financial future.
Credit Foundations
Beginner
Build a solid understanding of how credit scores work, what credit cards really do, and the fundamental rules every cardholder should know.
Smart Credit Card Usage
Beginner → Intermediate
Learn how banks manage inactive accounts, why closures happen, and how to protect your credit history through smart card usage.
Strategic Credit Building
Intermediate
Develop intermediate strategies for growing your credit profile, managing inquiries, and optimizing your credit mix.
Advanced Optimization
Advanced
Explore advanced credit techniques including limit optimization, business credit separation, and strategic leverage of card benefits.
Long-Term Financial Leverage
Advanced
Master the long-term game of using credit as a wealth-building tool, preparing for major financing, and sustaining an elite score.
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