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The High-Interest Trap: A Banker’s Guide to Conquering Credit Card Debt Before 2026

September 29, 2025

This blog post is a guide for Millennials and Gen Z who feel trapped by high-interest credit card debt, making payments without seeing any real progress. From an insider’s “banker” perspective, the article reveals the biggest mistake most people make: treating all debt equally by spreading out payments. It argues that the true enemy is the high Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which banks exploit through the minimum payment system.

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From Spare Change to a Small Fortune: A Banker’s Guide to Investing with Little Money

September 20, 2025

This blog post, from the perspective of an expert in the banking industry, aims to debunk the myth that one needs a large amount of money to start investing. It explains the power of compound interest and how to invest with small amounts using modern tools like micro-investing apps, robo-advisors, and commission-free brokers. The article emphasizes the importance of avoiding common mistakes such as trying to time the market or panic selling, and encourages readers to take immediate action to build their financial future.

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How to Build Wealth from Nothing: A Banker’s 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom

September 16, 2025

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Learn how to turn your money into assets with this ex-banker’s guide to budgeting, saving, and investing. Your roadmap to financial freedom starts here.

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