SWIPE 166 - So you got your first credit card, now what?

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SWIPE 166 - So you got your first credit card, now what?

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Feb 23, 2024

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Polly goes over the basics you need to know when you get your first credit card. Listen in!

Released:

Feb 23, 2024

Format:

Podcast episode

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Polly Bauer, a renowned speaker, author, and consultant, created to Swipe! to help people think before they swipe and to recognize the misconceptions they have about the use of credit. Her ability to strategically guide corporations and individuals through the maze of misinformation with true common sense, compassion and humor is what sets her apart as an international corporate speaker and consumer advocate and media expert. Her focus on credit cards and how it affects consumer purchasing behavior is now accessible to all.

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SWIPE 166 - So you got your first credit card, now what?

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