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Eye on Money: How bad credit can impact major purchases

A bad credit score can make it difficult to make major purchases, and some people may not realize it until they attempt to buy a home or car. Lenders use your credit score to decide whether you'll get a mortgage, credit card, or other line of credit. Yahoo Finance reporter Jeanie Ahn joined CBSN to explain how you can monitor your financial health.
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