09.19.24 Your Privacy: OptOutPreScreen / First Credit Cards

Clark has tips for mortgage and other loan shoppers, including advice about credit inquiries, and the importance of OptOutPreScreen in your life. Also, when it comes to establishing credit, it’s important to get it right the first time. Clark shares credit building know-how for young adults & college students.

OptOutPreScreen: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Establishing Credit: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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