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By Amber Cobb —
This is part two of a semester-long column series on the topic: budgeting in college.
One of the great mysteries of the financial world is credit, and as college students, it’s important to understand why we need to start worrying about credit early on.
Christie McCormick, a financial consultant at the PNC Bank across from Cardtowne, offered great insight into the world of credit, misconceptions and tips on how to get started:
Amber Cobb (AC): What is credit/a credit score?