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Feb 2024
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143. “I maxed out my credit cards on our...

RAMIT SETHI
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Amy and Tori are in their late 20s. They recently got married and honeymooned in Greece, racking up tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. A brand new house, changing jobs, and influential backgrounds all come into play as they work on a plan to pay it down. This episode is brought to you by: AG1 | Take ownership of your health with AG1. Get one y ... Show More
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