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10 Things You Should Never Do With A Credit Card

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Hey, credit warriors. Today we look into 10 things you should never…
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    What Factors Affect Your Credit Score And How to Deal With Them

    Hey Credit Warriors, today we’ll tell you what factors can affect your…
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      What Should Your First 5 Credit Cards Be  (In 2022)

      Hey credit warriors. Here, we are all about financial literacy, maximizing credit…
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        Climbing the Credit Ladder in 2022

        Creditshifu Climbing the Credit Card Ladder
        Hey credit warriors! Want to know why some people have access to…
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          10 Amex Hacks You Must Know

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          Here we’ll tell you 10 Amex hacks you’ve probably never heard of!
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            The Ultimate Guide to Wealth Management and Early Investment

            The Ultimate Guide to Wealth Management and Early Investment
            Hey credit warriors! In this article, we will teach you how to…
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              Crash Course: Credit Cards VS Debit Cards in 2021 and 2022

              Credit Cards VS Debit Cards, which is a better option for your spending habits? We answer that question in this crash course, looking at rewards, fraud protection, ATM use and the effect on your credit score. Plus a bonus on some credit and debit cards that you could use!
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                Passive Income: How to Maximize Your Cashback by Using a Cashback App/Site

                Passive Income: How to Maximize Your Cashback by Using a Cashback App/Site
                By definition passive income is money landed in your wallet without laborious…
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                  10 Passive Income Ideas: Earn an Extra $50 – $1000 a Week In 2020. No Need to Rent Out Your Apartment to Strangers

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                    Three Things You Must Do to Get Out of Financial Hardship

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