Summary
Just as bad credit can fragment your relationships, some relationships — especially those in which joint accounts or co-signed loans are involved — can rip apart your credit score.
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Just as bad credit can fragment your relationships, some relationships — especially those in which joint accounts or co-signed loans are involved — can rip apart your credit score.
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