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Built On Credit, Built For Community: How Tammy R. Randolph Is Helping Black Americans Take Control Of Their Financial Future

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Source: Black Star News

ATLANTA, GA – For Tammy R. Randolph, the connection between credit and opportunity is personal. Throughout her professional journey, she has seen how poor credit, inaccurate reporting, fraudulent accounts, and a lack of financial education can prevent hardworking individuals and families from accessing opportunities that could change their lives. A family can have steady employment, consistent income, and the determination to build a better future, yet still face loan denials, unfavorable interest rates, and financial barriers because of what appears on a credit report. “People assume a low score means they did something wrong,” Randolph explains. “Many times, they did everything right, and the system still made it hard.

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