I picked up the August issue of Consumer Reports  today because it has a cover story on Your Credit Score. It says..." What you don't know can really hurt you".    I tend to gravitate toward articles like this, because your credit score has a big impact on how much a home will ultimately cost you... or whether you can get a loan at all!  

Credit scores are now being used for far more than getting a loan, though.  They impact how much you pay for insurance, rates on credit cards, how much of a deposit you'll have to pay to get electricity turned on... and even whether or not you get a job.  So... whether you're buying Wenatchee real estate or signing up for electricity in a new city, your credit score matters!

Anyway, it's a fairly comprehensive article, and worth checking out.   If you don't want to buy the magazine, most libraries will have a copy for your FREE reading pleasure. 

In the same issue, there is an article about bathroom remodeling...  how to create a luxurious environment on a budget.   Countertops, sinks, whirlpool tubs, showerheads, and toilets are all covered. 

Have a great week!
Carol