
What to know about tax refund loans
Tax refund loans may be an advantage or a disadvantage to someone based on their current circumstances.
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Credit cards are useful tools for building credit and earning rewards. But you need to make a vow that you’ll pay your balance in full and by the due date every month. The first time you carry a balance, it becomes your new normal and that leads to credit card debt.
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Tax refund loans may be an advantage or a disadvantage to someone based on their current circumstances.
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