Do you know your credit score? It’s just as important as your GPA, maybe even more so. And it can be the deciding factor as to whether you’ll get that car, that job or that place to live.   When you apply for credit, the lender will pull up information held by three credit bureaus. This information is tied to your social security number. Whatever credit you’ve had in the past reflects how a lender will view you today. How you handle your credit is incredibly important. Your student loan is not dischargeable if you file for bankruptcy. It will stay on your credit report forever, lowering your credit score. […]