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Nashville, Ark. –
We have all seen advertisements for “free credit report”, “keep a good credit rating”, or “no matter what your credit rate is” …but what does it really mean? A credit report is a summary of how you use and pay financial obligations. People who have a high credit score, receive the lowest interest rates, and best offers on loans and/or insurance. Lenders, insurance companies and even potential employers may make decisions based on your credit score as an indicator of financial responsibility. However, few Americans are checking their credit score regularly.
According to a survey conducted by CreditCards.com, about half of all adults in the U.S. haven’t checked their credit score in the last six months. Checking your credit report regularly makes it more likely to catch potential fraud on your report. It is one of the best ways to monitor for fraud and identity theft.
Here are some tips to checking your credit report and building your credit score.
Credit can be confusing. For more information on managing credit, contact the Howard County Extension Office at 870-845-7517. I will be glad to send you the fact sheet, “Credit Reports and Credit Scores”. Our office is located on the second floor of the courthouse. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
This recipe was featured at a recent 4-H Healthy Habits Cooking Experience that was conducted via Facebook live. Those who participated loved the recipe. It is perfect for cold nights!
Note: To reduce calories, fat and sodium replace heavy cream with skim milk. Reduce the amount of bacon to 3 pieces and use as a garnish before serving. Use low sodium chicken broth.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories - 315, Fat - 17.5g, Sodium - 222.6mg, Carbohydrates - 34.4g, Fiber - 4.7g, Protein - 7.3g
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairU of A Division of AgricultureCooperative Extension Service421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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