Concept:
Credit is your financial reputation. It shows how reliable you are at borrowing and paying money back.
A good credit score can help you rent an apartment, buy a car, or even get a job.
Building strong credit means paying bills on time and using credit cards responsibly.
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Example Illustration:
Two students apply for the same apartment.
• Student A always pays bills on time → good credit → landlord says Yes.
• Student B misses payments often → bad credit → landlord says No.
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Key Sign Language Terms (linked to examples):
• Credit (ASL)
• Trust (ASL)
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One-Sentence Summary:
Credit is trust — and good credit opens doors to future opportunities.