Terrible financial advice to avoid at all costs

Here’s some examples of money tips you should take with a grain of salt at and quite possibly avoid at all costs.

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Follow your passions

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Your credit score does not matter

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You cannot be financially successful with a 9-5 Job

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Never use a credit card

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