Managing Credit

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What are the 3 C's of Credit?

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Character, Capacity, Capital.

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Define 'Character' in the context of credit.

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Character refers to a borrower's willingness and reliability to repay a debt, often assessed through credit history.

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What does 'Capacity' mean in credit management?

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Capacity refers to a borrower's ability to repay a loan, based on income and financial stability.

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Explain 'Capital' in relation to credit.

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Capital refers to the borrower's assets or net worth that can be used to repay a loan.

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What impact does applying for multiple credit cards have on your credit score?

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Applying for multiple credit cards in a short period can negatively impact your credit score.

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How can a young person begin establishing a credit history?

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A young person can establish credit history by having a parent cosign a credit card or adding them as an authorized user.

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What factors are considered to qualify for credit?

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Qualifications for credit are based on income, capital, and collateral.

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Why is it important to pay bills on time?

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Paying bills on time helps maintain a good credit score and demonstrates reliability to lenders.

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What is the relationship between credit utilization and credit score?

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Lowering credit utilization (the ratio of credit used to total credit available) can positively impact your credit score.

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What is a credit score?

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A credit score is a numerical representation of a borrower's creditworthiness, based on credit history and behavior.