Decoding Millennials Podcast

Joining me today is Steven Hughes. He is the founder of Know Money Inc.  After making every money mistake imaginable as a Clemson University student and young professional, Steven took massive action over the course of four years to improve his financial situation. He launched Know Money Inc. in 2014 to help Millennials avoid the money slip-ups he faced. He's now a nationally Certified Financial Education Instructor and manages all of the programs for the Know Money Inc. team. The topics for today are about credit scores and debt. Steven shares tips on how to fix your credit and work on lowering your debt. Topics we talked about: 1:41 Define credit score and debt? 3:32 Common questions people ask about their debt. 4:09 Credit score goals. 5:26 Being financially fit. 5:50 Raising your credit score, taking action, and paying off debt blindly. 9:29 What is considered good debt? 10:46 Are student loans good debt? 12:12 Paying the minimum on your credit cards. 14:29 Does it hurt to check your credit scor