Navigating Economic Shifts: Tariffs, Economy, and Your Credit Score

2025-02-20

In this episode of The Candy Valentino Show, Candy introduces a new segment inspired by her book, Wealth Habits. She shares audience feedback that favored topics on business growth and personal finance. Candy outlines four essential steps to improving your credit score, discusses the importance of managing bad debt, and emphasizes financial habits to adopt. Additionally, she explains the current tariff discussions in the U.S., highlighting the impact on the economy, inflation, and American consumers. Tune in for practical advice, economic insights, and a common-sense approach...

Here’s what we cover:

The most common credit mistakes and how to avoid them
Why checking your credit report is essential for financial health
The key to eliminating bad debt before you start investing
How opening new accounts can impact your score
Breaking down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs – What it means for you and the economy
The real reason egg prices are rising (hint: it’s NOT just inflation)
How tariffs could actually reduce taxes and lower inflation over time
What entrepreneurs and small business owners should do to prepare for economic shifts