Are you living your life for lenders? Or are you living your life for yourself? It's an important question to ask, because knowing how to build or repair your credit can change the direction of your finances (and life), starting today.

"Your credit score does have an impact on real life results, like being able to rent an apartment. If you take the simple steps to maximize it without hurting your financial future, then it makes sense to understand how the game is played."

If you've ever wondered how to raise your credit score, wanted to dispute credit reporting errors, wished to build (or rebuild) your credit, or just wondered why good credit matters – this episode is for you! Doug Hoyes, a licensed insolvency trustee, knows the rules and has the tools for fixing bad credit. Join us! Twitter: @squawkfox @DougHoyes

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C’mon over to https://www.squawkfox.com/how-to-raise-your-credit-score/ where we answer your follow-up questions after the episode.