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#RI-69a83dc3·4 months ago·
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“Pay off high-interest debt”

My poor credit score led to denied financing for a home improvement project

What I wish I knew
"I should have prioritized building credit over other financial goals"
If I could tell you one thing
"Create a budget and prioritize debt repayment"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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