THE AUDITION
💰FINANCES & CREDIT
Credit is a tool. Use it like one.
The situation
- You just got approved for your first credit card — $1,000 limit.
- You want to build credit for an apartment later.
- Your friends are planning a concert weekend.
- You have $200 in checking.
How do you use the card?
Good credit isn't about having more cards — it's about showing lenders you pay back what you borrow, every single time.
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“Wealth is built by what you keep, not just what you earn. Pay yourself first, even if it's only a few dollars.”
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