In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss managing credit during times of inflation, common credit score myths, rising interest rates, and provide strategies and resources to help you increase your purchasing power and save money.

Resources we discussed during the Podcast:

• Get Savvy webinar series registration - https://extension.illinois.edu/finances/get-savvy• CFPB auto loan comparison sheet - https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201606_cfpb_auto-loan-worksheet.pdf • CFPB article on rising vehicle costs - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/market-monitoring-examining-potential-credit-impact-high-vehicle-costs-for-consumers/

Check out our new website at www.extension.illinois.edu/finances for more resources!