How Retirement Could Hurt Your Credit Score
Kiplinger's Personal Finance|October 2023
Just as you need to take care of your physical health, you need to monitor your credit fitness.
ASHLYN BROOKS
How Retirement Could Hurt Your Credit Score

RETIREMENT may represent a fresh episode of your life, but a surprising twist might be a drop in your credit score. Even if borrowing isn't on your agenda, your credit score could affect other aspects of your life, ranging from how much you pay for auto insurance to whether you'll be admitted to an assisted-living facility.

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