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Hey, everybody.
It's Marielle.
I saw this meme one time that said,
how is it that we were born onto a planet that has everything we need to survive?
And I ended up with a credit score.
Fair point, right?
What we're about to get into, credit cards and credit scores, it feels overly complicated.
And it also feels like a game, one that you might rather not play.
But since this is our reality, we kind of have to play the game.
And if you're going to play, you might as well win.
Here's what I mean.
When you open up a credit card, the issuer is agreeing to lend you money.