The catch 22 with credit is that is pushed heavily on people through various forms of marketing and not taught how to be managed. Sure if you go to college and study finance then you will be more adept, however not everyone does that. Lenders don’t send out tips to the borrower regarding the credit they received…you are expected to know how to manage it. This does not come easy and it comes at a price…your credit score!
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