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#RI-69e34330·5 months ago·
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Maxed credit card during job loss

Credit card company reported missed payments and charged off, hurting credit score

What I wish I knew
"Credit card company's reporting practices"
If I could tell you one thing
"Verify credit reports and dispute errors"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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