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Credit Card 101: How Do Credit Cards Work
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Unless you’re a central banker, don’t panic. In that case, what are you doing reading this? Don’t you know that inflation in the United States is currently at 7% and is likely to reach that level in the United Kingdom? Aren’t you supposed to be raising interest rates as quickly as possible? I was just…
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How to Negotiate Medical Bills: A Simplified Guide + What You Need to Know
How to Negotiate Medical Bills: A Simplified Guide + What You Need to Know: If you haven’t experienced it yourself, you’ve most likely witnessed a loved one go through it: You’re surprised with a bill that’s far higher than you expected weeks after a medical procedure. This can be due to a procedure not being…
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