011: Credit Score Envy

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011: Credit Score Envy

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We have a tendency to compare ourselves to others. When it comes to credit scores we are no different. But, there comes a time when those few extra points mean nothing more than bragging rights. popcornfinance.com/episode-011-credit-score-envy

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