Episode 150: Make Your Credit Score Count with Lisa Gerstner

There's no escaping your credit score, so what can you do to make it better? Kiplinger's credit expert joins us to talk strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars are joining the market this year. Will one work for Sandy? Links mentioned in this episode: Save Money With an Electric Car https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/601936/save-money-with-an-electric-car Federal Tax Credits for New All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean? https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/credit-debt/loans/credit-reports/603964/what-does-your-credit-score-really-mean Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Credit reports and scores https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/ AnnualCreditReport.com AnnualCreditReport.com