What a credit score actually measures
It tracks how you handle borrowed money, not how much you earn.
Update · August 5, 2026
The scoring model changed in mid-2026: medical debt under $500 no longer appears on reports. Everything else in this video still holds.
The scoring model changed in mid-2026: medical debt under $500 no longer appears on reports. Everything else in this video still holds.
Discussion · 410
@first_card_finn2h · ♥ 150
so keeping a card open with a small balance actually helps?
so keeping a card open with a small balance actually helps?
@jonaswmoney✓2h
Keeping it open and paid on time helps your history and utilization. Carrying a balance is not required.
Keeping it open and paid on time helps your history and utilization. Carrying a balance is not required.
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A credit score measures how you handle borrowed money, not how much you have. Education, not advice. Pinned.