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Money Drain: $2000 Wasted on a Debt I Could Have Paid Off in Cash

When I was in college I had taken out a credit card like most teens my age in order to build credit. With books and expenses I had quickly maxed out my cards $2,000 limit. When I started getting bills … Continue reading

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Money Drain: I paid $36 for my $3 Fast Food Meal

I had an identity theft issue which forced me to cancel my debit card and have a new one reissued. Instead of pulling cash out of my account to hold me over till the new card arrived I thought I … Continue reading

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Money Drain: $60 Lost by Using a Credit Card

We have heating oil delivered on a regular basis (about twice a year) to heat our home, using the same company for the last half-decade. I use a credit card to pay for this because it is more convenient for … Continue reading

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