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#RI-6a7aa77d·3 months ago·
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took on credit cards at 18

accumulated $60k in unsecured debt, 550 credit score

What I wish I knew
"managed finances earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"consolidate debt or seek bankruptcy lawyer"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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