Don't let the news media fool you, times are still tough in this economy.
The only way we are going to get through it is bite our lips and take whatever job we can to make whatever money we can.
The good news is things are starting to get slightly better, in large part due to a lot of government aid.
The help of the government has assisted companies to stay open and also offer the consumer lower prices.
Your credit score is very vital to your ability to not only recover financially but to also start thriving.
Our government is trying to help us pull out of this rut, and we need to do so fast.
For example the housing market has been riddled with foreclosures and cheap prices and the government is giving first time buyers either assistance on the down payment or a tax exemption.
That's a great deal, but a poor score can keep you from getting the loan you want or having to pay a lot more on interest rates and finance charges.
That's why you need to check your credit, maybe not a lot because checking it too much will lower your score, but you need to pay attention to it.
If you have a poor score there is an easy solution.
Due to such an importance of having a good score, credit repair companies have been growing more and more popular over the last several years.
Credit repair is a fast and simple process that only takes a few weeks and can save you hundreds on interest rates and finance charges as well as help you get approved on a loan.
Don't over look the importance of a good score and what it can really do for you.