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Help getting your first credit card

Getting your first credit card is tough and if you do qualify, you can pay high fees and outrageous interest rates. Our financial experts have important advice.

Getting your first credit card is tough and if you do qualify, you can pay high fees and outrageous interest rates. Our financial experts have important advice.

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