26. HIS FIRST CREDIT CARD
Gap-fill exercise
Robert had always wanted to have
credit card. As soon as he
18, he went to the bank
filled out the application. Within a
days, his first credit card arrived
the mail. He felt so grown-up.
, Robert started using his credit card
buy things he didn't really need.
didn't realize that he would have
pay interest on the money he
. When the credit card statement arrived,
was shocked to see how much
owed. Robert knew he had to
more careful with his spending. From
day on, he always pays his
on time and only buys things
can afford. Gradually, Robert built up
credit score.
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