Credit score

Like a report card for how well someone handles their money. It often determines whether you can borrow money from a bank.



Word Structure

KREH-dit | skor

Sentence Examples

A credit score is a way to say who will repay

Your credit score is based on your debt.

The credit score was low so the loan was no go.

Semantic Relatives

Bank

Debt

Lend

Loan

Personal Finance

Risk



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 12 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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