NGPF On-Demand is a professional development opportunity that allows teachers to deepen their content knowledge on their own schedule and at their own pace.

One of the 20 modules available is “New Trends in Building Credit”. This module dives into FinTech companies that have created access to credit without a credit score. 

Here are some highlights from the module: 

• Share key takeaways of Buy Now, Pay Later platforms. Here is a peek at some of the responses:

• Learn about the process of adding your rent payments to your credit history and credit score. 
• Learn about three different credit boosters, or credit improvement programs such as eCredable, UltraFICO, and Experian Boost 

Interested in learning about new trends to build your credit score? Visit our NGPF On-Demand library and get started on "New Trends in Building Credit" and explore the other available modules! 

Note: These modules are not designed for direct use with students. Additional details and FAQs are available on the NGPF On-Demand webpage. 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.