Credit education

Understand your credit. Own your future.

Credit is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — tools in personal finance. We break it all the way down so you can take control yourself, without paying a middleman.

Why credit education matters

Your credit score affects your ability to rent an apartment, buy a car, get a mortgage, and sometimes even land a job. Yet most people were never taught how it works. Money Rooted changes that — with clear, honest education that empowers you to build, protect, and leverage your credit on your own terms.

Choose your format
Workshop

Credit Foundations Workshop

Format: Live virtual group sessionDuration: 90 minutes

A live group session covering everything you need to know about credit scores, credit reports, and how to start building or rebuilding from where you are. Interactive, judgment-free, and packed with actionable takeaways.

  • How credit scores are calculated (all 5 factors)
  • How to pull your free credit reports
  • Reading your report line by line
  • Common errors and how to spot them
  • Q&A with the group
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Course

Credit Mastery Course

Format: Self-paced online courseDuration: Self-paced (est. 3–4 hours total)

A self-paced course that walks you through the full credit picture — from understanding your score to disputing errors to building credit strategically. Go at your own pace, revisit any module, and come out with a real action plan.

  • 6 modules covering the full credit lifecycle
  • Video lessons plus written guides
  • Dispute letter templates (FCRA-compliant)
  • Score-building strategy worksheet
  • Lifetime access to course materials
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Workbook

Credit Action Workbook

Format: Digital download (PDF)Duration: Work at your own pace

A hands-on workbook that guides you through pulling your reports, identifying issues, writing dispute letters, and building a 90-day credit improvement plan. Perfect for the self-starter who wants to work through it on their own time.

  • Step-by-step report review guide
  • Dispute letter templates
  • 90-day credit improvement tracker
  • Score factor breakdown worksheet
  • Printable and digital formats
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1-on-1 Session

Private Credit Review Session

Format: Private virtual sessionDuration: 60–90 minutes

A private, one-on-one session where we pull up your credit report together, walk through every line, identify errors or opportunities, and build a personalized action plan just for you. The most direct path to clarity.

  • Full credit report review (all 3 bureaus)
  • Personalized action plan
  • Dispute walkthrough if needed
  • Score-building roadmap
  • Follow-up summary notes
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Credit myths — busted

Myth

Checking your own credit hurts your score.

Truth

Checking your own credit is a soft inquiry and has zero impact on your score. You can check it as often as you want.

Myth

You need a credit repair company to fix your credit.

Truth

Anything a credit repair company can legally do, you can do yourself — for free. We teach you exactly how.

Myth

Closing old accounts improves your score.

Truth

Closing old accounts can actually hurt your score by reducing your available credit and shortening your credit history.

Myth

Carrying a balance builds credit faster.

Truth

You don't need to carry a balance to build credit. Paying in full each month is better for your score and your wallet.

Not sure which format is right for you?

Reach out and we'll help you figure out the best fit — whether that's a workshop, the course, the workbook, or a private session.

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