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Been There Done That
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A unique survival guide of unconventional strategies to win at the credit game. Financial guru Damien Ali unveils the biggest secrets behind the credit and banking industry, and the disparities that create the wealth gap in America. He explains how he turned his start-up company into a six-figure success, and reveals the secret to achieving an 8
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Damien Ali
Born in Harlem in New York City, Damien Ali was raised by his grandparents in San Francisco, California. After graduating from Old Dominion University with a BA in finance, he spent over 25 years working in finance for HSBC, Accenture, and Bank of America. He is the founder and CEO of Credit Smash LLC, which was awarded the 2020 Best Consumer Credit Repair Firm in Charlotte. Damien has five children whom he raised as a single dad. He enjoys traveling around the country, outdoor music events, cooking, and playing chess.
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