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Dec 2023
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Money Confessions: I Have a Fear of Cred...

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim discusses her childhood experiences with credit card debt and emphasises the need to understand one's unique money history. She explains the differences between debit and credit cards, highlighting the potential rewards of credit cards but also the risk of overspending. Sim advises listeners to evaluate their spending habits before getting a credit card, emphasizing that financial success goes beyond just credit card rewards.


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