Credit Cards: Understand It, Use It, Master It

Learn how credit cards really work — from interest and utilization to rewards and fraud protection — so you can use credit as a tool that builds your financial future instead of one that works against you.

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Coach Suzanne, Instructor

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the day-to-day habits — payment timing, account age, credit mix — that shape your score over time

The Habits That Build (or Hurt) Your Credit Score


Understand how interest is calculated and why carrying a balance can quietly cost you far more than the price tag suggests.

How Credit Card Interest Actually Works


Learn how much of your credit limit you're using directly affects your credit score — and the simple habits that keep it in a healthy range.

The Real Impact of Credit Utilization


Learn how to spot common credit card scams, protect your card information, and know exactly what to do if your card is lost, stolen, or compromised.

Strengthen Your Foundation