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THINK ABOUT HOW EACH STATEMENT YOU READ AND HOW WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED WILL AFFECT YOUR CURRENT AND FUTURE DECISIONS. Then write an "I believe " statement for each

The Second Foundation: Get Out Of Debt

The Third Foundation: Pay cash for your Car

The FICO score is an "I love debt score!

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I believe getting out of debt will free me from high interest, reduce stress, and let me direct my money toward savings and goals, so I will prioritize paying down high‑interest debt and avoid taking on new unnecessary debt.

I believe paying cash for my car (or saving up to do so) helps me avoid interest, lowers total cost, and keeps my monthly budget flexible, so I will choose affordability and save for vehicles rather than relying on financing when possible.

I believe the FICO score rewards responsible use of credit more than reckless borrowing, so I will use credit cards and loans sensibly—paying on time and keeping balances low—while keeping overall financial health as my top priority.