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Credit cards

Carrying credit card debt is a great way to negatively compound your net worth.  But credit itself is important.

Likely the biggest expense over your lifetime will be interest costs on your mortgage, car loans, student loans, etc. Having a solid credit score can save you tens of thousands of dollars by lowering your borrowing costs. So use credit cards, but always pay off the balance each month.

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