Why I have a BAD credit score, and how to improve your credit score!

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  • @The_Break
    @The_Break  4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Today we're discussing Credit Scores! Why mine is NOT good, and how you can improve yours! If your credit score is something you are not aware of, you need this video! If you appreciate the content on this channel do me a huge favour and SMASH the like button, helps me out a lot!

    • @shayz7655
      @shayz7655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always like and comment ❤️
      This is THE channel 🙌

    • @elliee310
      @elliee310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A

    • @janeenanila4585
      @janeenanila4585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you... much needed. 💛

  • @cryptoflippodcast
    @cryptoflippodcast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    The good thing about credit is that it can always be fixed
    Love the transparency ❤️❤️

    • @zz7844
      @zz7844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah

    • @The_Break
      @The_Break  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Haris!

    • @pochettemetis1417
      @pochettemetis1417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But it can take years to fix. The best thing is to not mess up your credit.

    • @vivmiyagi
      @vivmiyagi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@pochettemetis1417 easier said than done for a lot of people

  • @TashanaCharles
    @TashanaCharles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    I’m here for a black women talking about finance!

    • @sammytrump9603
      @sammytrump9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DM @Cashprice via telegram. He's highly recommended √

    • @mrstclay
      @mrstclay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me too!!!

    • @sammytrump9603
      @sammytrump9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrstclay is James work. Hire him on T.G if need something real

    • @Knrr-yr2dd
      @Knrr-yr2dd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here!

    • @silasmadis2006
      @silasmadis2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yo wtf why does someone's skin colour matter?
      Y'all gotta chill with that racisim vibes, man just appreciate the information that's given.
      Judge her character, not her skin colour.

  • @chelsea_cora
    @chelsea_cora 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Your content has inspired me to get WAY more serious about managing my finances. Thank you!!!

    • @The_Break
      @The_Break  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Love to hear it Chelz! ❤️

    • @tipwo6921
      @tipwo6921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are you changing ur habits chelz? I'm thinking but don't know where to start

    • @cjarbay
      @cjarbay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tipwo6921 if you're in the UK, the UKPF flowchart is a good place to map out how you go about this

  • @leas2477
    @leas2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hey Patricia,
    Closing the credit card account can actually lower your credit score. It’s safer to just pay it off but leave the account open or use a little and pay of each month.

  • @moleyandrew469
    @moleyandrew469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Wow this is really on time THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE 💕💕 your videos are perfect for motivation and ideas and we enjoy and learn so much from them.Thank you for your information and being open

  • @hannahvictoria4563
    @hannahvictoria4563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks to my mother mine has been very poor for quite some time now. I'd be overjoyed with a fair score 😩 Always appreciate your advice and transparency!

    • @austinteresa6811
      @austinteresa6811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't really need someone to tell you how to invest your coins, you can make research on your own and also try doing it yourself first.

    • @austinteresa6811
      @austinteresa6811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      + 1 5 1 8 6 1 5 5 4 1 5

  • @tresben6758
    @tresben6758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just got to wait until Feb next year for my CCJ to be lifted from my account. I've just paid off the last of my debt a few weeks ago. I'm really looking forward to next year...

  • @masseiy
    @masseiy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Pro tip: make two payments per month. One small one and one big one to pay everything off, it helped me with boosting my score like crazy over time.

  • @JayB33xx
    @JayB33xx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Your transparency with numbers and your own numbers at that is so refreshing and much needed. Loving this. 😁

  • @brystamcneal8736
    @brystamcneal8736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    payday loans are a horrible cycle

    • @lovemegoldendac
      @lovemegoldendac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They should be canceled and illegal !

  • @annie_misc
    @annie_misc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great topic, please could you do a follow up to show how you are boosting your scores over time? I’d love to know how long it takes as I’m currently trying to do the same.

  • @carmena8815
    @carmena8815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is so helpful, I've been using my credit card to pay everything every month and then paying it off in full and my score hasn't grown so this makes so much sense! Thank you!

    • @xRapids17
      @xRapids17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      why hasn't it grown though?

    • @carmena8815
      @carmena8815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xRapids17 you have to pay it 3 days before to make it have the biggest impact and it has grown now which is good x

  • @treasuresfromjoneshealthan3245
    @treasuresfromjoneshealthan3245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow you covered it all in this video. You are absolutely right. We must do all we can to have a respectable credit score. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. Look forward to what you do next.

  • @stefa22
    @stefa22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:30 That’s why I’m going to partly-finance my new laptop. Hopefully that would increase my credit score rating to good. Me only having a phone contract doesn’t seem enough to increase my credit score to good.

    • @chrisd2415
      @chrisd2415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better off getting a credit card with an introductory offer and paying for it with that

  • @hanaj
    @hanaj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As someone who works at a bank- if you miss one payment, but have a good payment history- ask them to waive it. This works 90% of the time if you ask nicely. At least in the US.
    And registering to vote in the US doesn’t have credit scores like the UK

    • @rain_x5535
      @rain_x5535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can confirm it works in the UK. They do check that you do make your payments on time etc before they waiver the charges 😊

  • @dr.d.terrencefoster7886
    @dr.d.terrencefoster7886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very important topic - great. ....Earn it before you spend it!

  • @danm4536
    @danm4536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow. First! Thank you for your content Patricia

  • @smiah7898
    @smiah7898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s crazy how much credit reference agencies differ as well. On one month my Equifax score went up by 60 points, but my Experian one went down 45 points

    • @greatmusic52
      @greatmusic52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s also a good idea not to be on too many different credit reference agencies. As they differ this can also affect your score too

  • @teaaa8339
    @teaaa8339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the start of this year my credit was fair, I've now moved to excellent...need to try and maintain that with better financial decisions going forward.

    • @Brown_Sugar11
      @Brown_Sugar11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you increase your score?

    • @teaaa8339
      @teaaa8339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Brown_Sugar11 used 2 different free credit trackers to see what my score was. Paid off all my loans and begun to save. Moved back home and got a new job with a bigger salary. Hasn't been easy as then lost my job due to covid but debt was paid off and money was saved before that happened thankfully.

    • @Brown_Sugar11
      @Brown_Sugar11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teaaa8339 that’s awesome!

  • @vivianmensah1882
    @vivianmensah1882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's probably the missed payment that's having the negative effective it will improve the further away the missed payment becomes x

  • @twinningintokyo5487
    @twinningintokyo5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Babe the way you buy designer clothes best to pay on card and enjoy those air miles and just pay it off straight away every single month but cash is trash for high yield transactions 💕

  • @racquelholness169
    @racquelholness169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    good point on the utilisation %. but what if you use a credit card for balance transfer deal and using the 90% availability

    • @greatmusic52
      @greatmusic52 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      With a good balance transfer when they give you a limit it’s better to only pay off what you’ve transferred rather than any of the offered limit as the offered limit you will pay interest on

  • @LaughingWithLucky
    @LaughingWithLucky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This video came right in the nick of time!!!!

  • @SBS2103
    @SBS2103 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helpful video thanks Patricia! Can u do a video on how to choose and use a credit card? Thanks xx

  • @uchisi5763
    @uchisi5763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Omg mother Patricia has posted :)

    • @uchisi5763
      @uchisi5763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Break OMGGGG IM GONNA QUAKEEE

  • @18kody18
    @18kody18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the honesty and infotainment 👏

  • @handsonburg6580
    @handsonburg6580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! All derivatives items affecting my score has bn removed. I'm now on 850.

  • @LexaKarlynVlogs
    @LexaKarlynVlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love everything about this channel

  • @elizabethboillat7029
    @elizabethboillat7029 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% my favourite channel

  • @EstherEvelyn
    @EstherEvelyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! Thank you Patricia ❤️❤️

  • @ShesVon
    @ShesVon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad this platform is growing so quickly! It’s helpful af!

  • @smith2077
    @smith2077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now a house owner, thank you so much ☝☝☝

  • @thewealthwarren6940
    @thewealthwarren6940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Automated direct debits are bad credit score's kryptonite for sure! 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

  • @hazeldenesolomon4257
    @hazeldenesolomon4257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing and educating us to something we have never been really taught more blessings to you

  • @CharF
    @CharF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Patricia, all your husband have to do is put you as a co-applicant on one of his credit cards, and your credit score will go all the way up. I'm pretty sure he knows he can trust you...lol🤠👍🏽

    • @ssgoodz781
      @ssgoodz781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know if that will decrease his score by doing that?

    • @CharF
      @CharF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ssgoodz781 no, adding a authorized user to your credit card will not affect your score. It ONLY will if the person is irresponsible with their card.

  • @angelicastella5018
    @angelicastella5018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is reliable and competent

  • @justbelit
    @justbelit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the Caribbean (my island in particular), there is no way to check. We are beyond 3rd world :(

  • @ttmoore8750
    @ttmoore8750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My credit score dropped by 12pts and then updated to only 8pts dropped. I'm ready to fix my credit score better for the small reminder of 2020 & 2021.

    • @austinteresa6811
      @austinteresa6811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't really need someone to tell you how to invest your coins, you can make research on your own and also try doing it yourself first.

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  • @sianmoore1129
    @sianmoore1129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you do an video on an IVA, DRO, ect. not the best but think for some it's the only way for some..

  • @munahwalker4795
    @munahwalker4795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the raw transparency Patricia !

  • @MariaAndersenCrypto
    @MariaAndersenCrypto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My favorite girl TH-camr❤️

  • @simplyika7823
    @simplyika7823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the transparency. Thank you for sharing, Patricia.

  • @brandwithwhitney
    @brandwithwhitney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for sharing honey! The last 6 months I’ve been taking so many steps towards improving my credit and this just gives me more hope 🙌🏾🤞🏾

  • @euniceslanwa
    @euniceslanwa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    She said "GROCERIES! not delivery or ubereats! 👀" Girl needed to clarify for the people in the back 😂😂

  • @deborahbell-theobservantch3759
    @deborahbell-theobservantch3759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this Patricia, love this channel! However are mortgage interest rates really low though? They are not "simple" rates, so we can't compare them to credit card rates...it would be great if you could one day talk about mortgage interest rates.

  • @emiramiller25
    @emiramiller25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how well does this advice translate into U.S credit? do all these tricks apply the same?

  • @paulettemusicqueen1282
    @paulettemusicqueen1282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “Let’s not be unequally financially linked to dead beats” A word!

  • @estelalicea591
    @estelalicea591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Credit cards are good if you know how to use it and don’t become addicted to it.

  • @wheresheidy
    @wheresheidy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Santander is probably a car payment? It is for me

  • @jainejane107
    @jainejane107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved this video!!! Would love to see one on getting your first car, as someone in her 20s I’ve always considered the process

  • @supershellybelly12
    @supershellybelly12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow early birds catch the tea!

  • @salmavlogs7532
    @salmavlogs7532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else is trying to grow their YT channel during lockdown .let’s help one another .much love 😍

  • @BBROXY940
    @BBROXY940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your credit score being affected by the fact that you don’t have any credit is the biggest scam.

  • @5minswithme
    @5minswithme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that you’ve shared about this! Very direct, to the point and honest!

  • @efolinsky
    @efolinsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is no electoral roll in the US, yes we can be registered to vote but it doesn't impact our credit

  • @thatlovegirl12
    @thatlovegirl12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You think a 777 is bad? Or is credit different overseas? In America anything over 700 is good , 800 and above is excellent

    • @WhitneyOsei
      @WhitneyOsei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Her score was 597

  • @KarenHFernandes
    @KarenHFernandes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Patricia,
    Thanks for sharing, you help me a lot to have a financial discipline and every video it is so crucial to be financially stable and knowledgeable. 👏🏿🙌🏿😘😘😘

  • @ceciliakonadu6101
    @ceciliakonadu6101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just checked mine from watching this video and its excellent!

  • @LifeSoDevine
    @LifeSoDevine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this mostly uk based info cause my credit doesn’t report my phone bill or utilities

  • @jennifermacias9098
    @jennifermacias9098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    do you know when you budget planners will come back in stock love

  • @Real-Imperfect
    @Real-Imperfect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Patricia you look so beautiful. Love the video we all need educating on our finances.

  • @Randonactually24
    @Randonactually24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for all the advice honestly you are so helpful ❤️

  • @DeniseAbygale
    @DeniseAbygale 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video, thanks for being so candid.

  • @complexity2725
    @complexity2725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Inspiration as always. Well needed video, thankyou.👏🏾🔐

  • @cathy010909
    @cathy010909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly, it's everything for me 💜

  • @golden.queennn
    @golden.queennn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video !

  • @shefilms
    @shefilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such A Helpful Video ! Love The Transparency ❤️

  • @eastafricansoldier.inevolu8665
    @eastafricansoldier.inevolu8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped alot

  • @annejohnson397
    @annejohnson397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !

  • @bellaxmakeup
    @bellaxmakeup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it!! Thank you for this video

  • @scarletthe_youtuber
    @scarletthe_youtuber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:41 Credit in a nutshell! 😊

  • @imarip9781
    @imarip9781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're amazing for this, thank you so much Patricia! All your efforts are greatly respected and appreciated xx

  • @sotonyehart1181
    @sotonyehart1181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Pat, love you loads

  • @hettyj8335
    @hettyj8335 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks as always Pat.i didn't know how about the voting part.😘😘😘

  • @Veglaus
    @Veglaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful!!! thank you girl!

  • @anabettencourt6943
    @anabettencourt6943 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was quite helpful. Thanks Patricia

  • @phranchesskahr
    @phranchesskahr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You look so gorgeous in that jumper. It's beautiful and so are you!

  • @TheVirtualStealth
    @TheVirtualStealth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It took me a while to remember you're not in the US lol. Just a reminder for everyone else, check your local credit score rules and regulations.

  • @nehchimirabel2346
    @nehchimirabel2346 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this content. God bless you my Lady😘😘😘

  • @ElegantPaws01
    @ElegantPaws01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode.

  • @MsNaya
    @MsNaya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes thank you so much for this video.

  • @chanelreid973
    @chanelreid973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does anyone know how long it takes to increase your score on average? For example if you have a good month in paying everything on time, does your score go up by 2 points?

  • @janeenanila4585
    @janeenanila4585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect timing!

  • @brystamcneal8736
    @brystamcneal8736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    👁👄👁 me watching my score bounce between fair and poor. 😭

    • @The_Break
      @The_Break  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Ahhhhh, it can always be worked on and improve in time!

    • @nursebondemcanada
      @nursebondemcanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      do not give up

    • @Cleo1John
      @Cleo1John 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don’t give up and make sure you pay your council tax gas and electric on time. Try not to make your bank account bounce and get a credit or store card any card and use it and every month make sure you use and pay it off every month too. Your credit score will beginning moving upwards within two months. If you got anything bad credit to pay off just call them take your time and pay it back.... it don’t matter if it takes years... just face it all and you’ll be fine lady

    • @5minswithme
      @5minswithme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t give up love, it will get better , follow the points in this video and you’ll start to see gradual improvement from about 3months

    • @mmmmkay4773
      @mmmmkay4773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOOOOOO! 😄😄😄 I felt that!

  • @MENSA.lady2
    @MENSA.lady2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better is not to have a credit score at all. here's how .
    Step 1. Pay off our credit cards in full.
    Step 2 Cut up all of your credit cards.
    Step 3 Write to all 4 of the major credit reference agencies telling them that you have checked your records and found errors. The fact that this is a lie does not matter.
    Step 4. The credit reference agencies will ask for details of the errors so that they can correct them. This request you MUST refuse. Remind them that knowing there are errors renders your rating useless as they cannot now ,knowing it has errors, sell that data on.
    Step 5 Demand that they resolve the issue by deleting all data they hold regarding you. Remind them to include any backup copies they have no matter where or in what format it is held.
    Step 6. Enjoy debt free living.

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    @nanugamerzlite6060 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @TomekSw
    @TomekSw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a middle of your video at the beginning lol

  • @cashai2822
    @cashai2822 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This may sound like a silly question - but should you aim to get a credit card with a Low Interest Rate? Does the interest rate make you more or less attractive to improving your credit score?

  • @urfave5605
    @urfave5605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This credit score literally pisses me offf!!

  • @douniab6438
    @douniab6438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOL glad this system doesn't exist in Belgium!

    • @AshzxQuidYT
      @AshzxQuidYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you qualify for things? Or do you just use your own money and if you can’t, You won’t buy.

  • @MESSY-AF
    @MESSY-AF 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how in the hell u got half a mil mortgage without a credit card history? :D

  • @gplummer73
    @gplummer73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @2023roadstervet
    @2023roadstervet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off That is not a bad score.. Talk to me when you start at 530.

  • @pochettemetis1417
    @pochettemetis1417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    700s is not a bad credit score. It is a good credit score. Anything over 750 is just for your ego.

    • @rfield4308
      @rfield4308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hers is 597

    • @nasiathomas2216
      @nasiathomas2216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Her credit is low in the UK, it would be considered a 500 something in the US. Not the same scale.

    • @clodia1834
      @clodia1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nasiathomas2216 her credit score at 597 is even worse for the states. In the states 597 means you can’t even get a department store credit card.

  • @Stevenharknett
    @Stevenharknett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Electoral roll not Electorial roll.

  • @Michelle-qd9gm
    @Michelle-qd9gm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes you laugh you’ve got to get into credit to get credit

  • @ernestovalladares2590
    @ernestovalladares2590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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