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The ABCs of Credit [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

April 02, 2018

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Sometimes credit can seem like a foreign language. Learn the ABCs of credit in this informative infographic by Credit One Bank. The ABCs of Credit [Infographic]

The ABCs of Credit [Infographic]

Sometimes credit can seem like a foreign language. Learn the ABCs of credit in this informative infographic by Credit One Bank.

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After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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