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Personal Finance and Investing

Marthe48

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8. I haven't had trouble but I want to keep it that way

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 05:20 PM

21 hrs ago

When my husband was alive, we both signed on all the loans and such. I have a good credit rating on my own now. I worry and maybe I shouldn't, but I want to be prepared for whatever is ahead.

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