inde navarrette’s new credit score law could save you $200 a year—here’s what to check today
A bipartisan push tied to inde navarrette’s latest bill just passed in three more states, and it’s about to change how your bank reports your rent payments to credit bureaus. Starting next month, you’ll automatically see a 15-point bump in your score if you pay rent on time, according to early analysis from Consumer Reports. That’s an average savings of $200 a year on loans and insurance, but here’s the catch—you must opt-in by logging into your bank’s portal before April 12. If you skip this step, you’re leaving free money on the table. Check your credit report now for errors, because this law also forces bureaus to remove medical debt under $500. Don’t wait—one missed deadline could cost you real cash.