As students with bright futures it's important to understand the consequences of credit. So I'd like to spend the next few issues talking about money, credit and debt. While credit and debt seem to be the same thing they are not. In the "Consequences of Credit" series I will address the pros and cons of credit; how having bad credit kept me from getting the job I wanted (and was qualified for) to understanding the best credit offers for students, improving your credit score, and protecting the credit you already have.

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