FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ENGINEERS Credit Reports, Credit Scoring, and Credit Cards 1 Ben Groen.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ENGINEERS Credit Reports, Credit Scoring, and Credit Cards 1 Ben Groen

Understand Credit Bureaus, Credit Reports, and Credit Scores Credit Bureaus Private organizations which maintain credit information on individuals which it allows subscribers to access for a fee Experian, Equifax, Trans Union Credit Reports Information collected by credit bureaus from subscribers, creditors, public court records, and the consumer Credit Scoring A numerical evaluation of your credit based on specific criteria determined by the credit scoring company

Getting your Credit Report You can get 3 free credit reports each year, one from each of the three major reporting agencies Go to Choose your state and credit reporting company Fill out their forms. Make sure the connection is secure (https and the lock at the bottom) Answer their questions—they are very picky!

Getting your Credit Score You can request a credit score at the same time you are reviewing your credit report, but I don’t recommend it. The scores are not FICO scores and are not used much in the industry. Better is to Google “Myfico promotional code” They are generally 10-30% (30% as of 6May10) Go to and order a standard credit report and FICO score for $15.95 less discountwww.MyFico.com 4

Why is Credit Scoring important? 75% of all mortgage loans are sorted on credit The Facts: (Fico uses a range): $300, year fixed rate mortgage Scores 760+ paid 4.47% Scores 700+ paid 4.70% Scores 680+ paid 4.88% Scores 660+ paid 5.09% Scores 640+ paid 5.52% Scores 620+ paid 6.07% Source: Mar ‘11 $105,840 in savings between low and high It may help you get the best deal on many types of loans: home, car, and consumer It also may reduce the cost of your insurance products which are based on your credit score. 5

How is your “FICO” score determined? Your Payment Record: 35% Pay your bills on time--Don’t get into debt! Total Amount Owed (as % of limit): 30% Keep balances low, particularly on revolving debt as a percent of your available limit Credit History: 15% Keep your oldest accounts Application History: 10% Don’t apply for too many new cards! Credit Mix 10% Don’t have too many of the same type of accounts!

What Should You Do? Review your credit report every year (it is free) Purchase your credit score (FICO) every two years, or more often if you are planning to take out a loan for a house Correct Mistakes 1. Contact the creditor (information is at the end of the credit report) 2. Contact the credit reporting agency’s customer service representative 3. Fill out a dispute form

Credit Cards Credit or Debit? Which one is better? …It depends 8

Incorrect Use of Credit Cards - Debt 9

Correct Use of Credit Cards Guarantee / Emergency Use Hotel rooms, rental cars, emergencies, etc. Convenience Buying things over the internet Float/Timing Buy things before you pay for them Can take advantage of things on sale Free services Extended warranties, travel insurance, airplane miles, gasoline, etc. Rewards At least 1% 10

Problems with Credit Cards? It is too easy to spend money and get debt It’s easy to lose track of what you spend Interest costs are very high You are obligating future income Keys to Effective Credit Card Use: Know your goals: Spend only on things planned in your budget Don’t go into debt Use wisdom in your expenditures

Know How to Manage Credit Cards and Open Credit Four key areas: 1. Reduce your balance 2. Protect against fraud 3. Be aware of trouble signs in credit card spending 4. Control your spending 12

What type of credit card user are you? Credit user You carry a balance, so look for a low interest rate Convenience user You pay it off each month, so look for a low annual fee, interest-free grace period, and free benefits Convenience and credit user You generally pay it off, but sometimes carry a balance, so balance the interest rate and annual fee Have the card that matches your needs!

How Credit Cards Work (continued) Interest Rates Credit Card rates are stated in terms of an Annual percentage rate (APR) The APR is the true simple interest rate paid over the life of the loan. It does not take into account the time value of money! The APR assumes no interest compounding while Credit Card companies compound daily! Teaser rates These are introductory interest rates used to attract new customers, some as low as 2.9%. But they increase soon after. Don’t be fooled! 14

How Credit Cards Work (continued) The Grace Period Normally 20 to 25 days, excluding cash advances Doesn’t apply if you carry a balance With no balance, you could avoid paying for a purchase for nearly 2 months Not all credit cards offer a grace period 15

Opt Out Credit Card Mailers Getting too many credit card applications? Call or OPT OUT or Answer the questions on the phone or online. It only asks your home phone number, your name, address, and your social security number. Then they send a form for you to fill out and mail in. Calls Getting too many telephone calls: The do not call registry can be accessed by signing on to: 16

Credit Tools Annual credit report Creditkarma.com Personalfinace.byu.edu TT09 Debt amatorization TT12 Financial Calculator TT18 Credit Card Replacement

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1.Reduce your Balance Set up your budget and stick to it Commit to reducing your balance each month by a specific dollar amount (i.e., $150) Do not go into any new debt Develop your budget and have the discipline to stick to it 19

2. Protect Against Fraud Use wisdom in what you do Save your credit card receipts to ensure against fraud Compare receipts to your credit card statement Once checked, destroy your old receipts. Use caution when giving out your credit card number Be aware of where your cards are at all times Never leave a store without your card 20

3. Know the Trouble Signs A “Yes” below means you may have a problem: Do you only make the minimum payment each month? Have you reached your credit limit on any of your cards? When with friends, do you pay the entire bill and have them reimburse you with cash? Do you wait for your monthly bill to determine how much you have charged? Do you get cash advances because you do not have enough in your checking account? Have you been turned down for credit or had a card cancelled? Have you used some savings to pay off credit card bills? Do you know how much of your credit card bill is for interest? 21

4. Control Your Spending Commit to always live on less than you earn If you have problems with credit, cut up your credit cards If all else fails, use the “envelope method” of budgeting Put money for each budget category in an envelope. When it is gone, you have nothing more to spend. 22

One-off Ways of Reducing Debt 1. Call the credit card company and request a lower interest rate 2. Move your balances to another card that has a lower interest rate (and with low transfer fees) 3. Use savings or sales of other assets to pay off debt 4. Exchange consumer debt for mortgage debt, assuming you have some equity in your home and you have changed your spending habits 5. Have a yard sale and sell those things you probably should not have bought in the first place to reduce debt 23