Real Stories Episode 22: Lavell – From “Swiping Like a Ninja” to Debt-Free

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Real Stories Episode 22: Lavell – From “Swiping Like a Ninja” to Debt-Free

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57 minutes

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Dec 15, 2021

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18-year-old Lavell received an envelope right before Christmas: a credit card he didn’t apply for. That Christmas was very merry as he used the credit card to give generously to his loved ones.

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Dec 15, 2021

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Real Stories Episode 22: Lavell – From “Swiping Like a Ninja” to Debt-Free

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