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The numbers will determine your fate (lemmy.world)
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[–] 42 points 2 years ago (3 children)

"...we base our entire lives on"

The vast majority of people barely think about their credit score

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Well yes, but also no. Buying a house or getting a mobile phone (a car too, but less so) are pretty essential parts of functioning in society.

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  • [–] 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Who the fuck needs credit to get a mobile phone? lmfao

    That Android better be gold plated, able to use every network possible in the world with satellite without roaming, and shit out by Taylor Swift herself.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    As a brit who moved to America with a company sponsored visa and half decent full time job I could only get a 250 dollar credit card and a pay as you go phone.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    It’s even being involved in job interviews and renting a house. I’m sure a bunch of others as well.

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