The Spend Life Well Show

Debunking Common Credit Myths | Episode 199

March 25, 2026·16 min
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Send us Fan Mail Are common credit myths hurting your credit score? In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Mark Trice and Sam Chapman break down the biggest misconceptions about credit and debt. Many young adults believe they need to carry a credit card balance to build credit or that closing old accounts will improve their score. The truth is very different. You will learn how credit utilization affects your FICO score, why paying off your balance each month does not hurt your credit...

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