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September 25, 2025 44 mins

Credit cards get a bad rap, but they can be one of the most powerful tools in your financial toolkit—if you use them like an investor. In this episode, we break down:

  • How 0% APR balance transfers can be used as short-term liquidity for higher-yield investments.
  • Using credit card cash back and perks as bonus money saving to give you and edge.
  • The difference between credit stacking vs. laddering—and which one fits your situation.
  • The real impact of your credit score on freedom, access, and opportunities.
  • Common pitfalls and traps people fall into—and how to sidestep them.

Whether you’re building credit from scratch or looking to turn banks’ money into your money machine, this episode gives you the playbook to flip the script. Credit is a game. Learn how to win it.

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