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Tip 2: Don’t loan anyone your credit card

Did it twice. Regretted it twice. 💀

It’s all love till the bill hits.

Protect your credit. Protect your peace.

#18YearOldMeAdvice #MoneyTok #AdultingCore #FinanceButMakeItCute #BoundariesEra #Lemon8Canada

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