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May 2024
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How to Avoid These Popular Debt Trends

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This episode is one huge PSA! I’ll go over some of the worst debt trends and traps that steal your paycheck—and what you can do to steer clear of them so you can use your money to create a life you love.

 

In This Episode:

·      Financial Goals That Are Impossible With Debt 

·     The Sad Reality of Credit Card Rewards 

·     The Financial Trend That Is Robbing You Blind 

 

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