3 common myths about credit scores and what you really need to know

<p>What do you know about your credit score? PennyWise Podcast host Teri Barr is talking with <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/author/kimberly-palmer">Kimberly Palmer</a>, a personal finance expert with NerdWallet, to learn why it's important to understand some of the "myths" surrounding your credit score.</p> <p>Kimberly takes us through a new survey showing most of us admit to not knowing enough, including confusion about the top three credit score myths. We talk about those and get you the right answers, too.</p> <p><strong>Past Pennywise episodes with Kimberly as the guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/pennywise/6-tips-to-help-you-save-on-back-to-school-shopping">6 tips to help you save on back-to-school shopping this year!</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/pennywise/6-steps-you-can-take-to-control-your-food-budget">6 steps you can take to control your food budget</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>More from Kimberly on NerdWallet:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-handle-your-medical-bills">How to Handle Your Medical Bills</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-find-a-happy-balance-among-competing-savings-goals">How to Find a Happy Balance Among Competing Savings Goals</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/5-ways-to-feel-richer-even-if-youre-not">5 Ways to Feel Richer (Even If You’re Not)</a></li> </ul><p><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/pennywise" rel="payment">Support the show: https://omny.fm/shows/pennywise</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>