Do You Know The Score?

By Julie Frankovich, CCCFU

I'm referring to your credit score, of course! It's amazing what a quick review of your credit report can do for you. It can tell you if anyone other than yourself has used your social security number, tried to obtain credit in your name, or reported one of your loan or charge accounts in error. It can also protect you by helping you avoid these situations through regular monitoring; or what we at City-County Federal Credit Union like to call a "Financial Fitness Check Up." Your credit score is as individual as your fingerprints, yet many of us are unaware of the information it contains.

Whether or not you're a current CCF member, feel free to stop by any one of our eight conveniently located neighborhood branch offices. Tell the friendly Receptionist that you're stopping by for a "Financial Fitness Check Up" and they'll be happy to assist you. If time is tight, just leave an e-mail message requesting a check up when you visit our website at www.ccfcu.org and one of our Lenders will respond.

Just a few minutes spent with one of our helpful Lending Staff could save you a lot of time and grief. They'll let you know your Equifax credit score, review your credit history for accuracy, and maybe even find a way to help you save money on existing credit cards and loans. If you're already enjoying the benefits of CCF membership, make sure you take advantage of this special promotion to earn yourself 3000 extra User's Credit loyalty rebate points! At a penny a point, it adds up to an extra $30.00 that is deposited into your share account at the end of November. The peace of mind you'll have knowing your credit history is safe and accurate? Priceless!

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