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Jeannine Mancini

Warren Buffett Says Everyone 'Loves' Credit Cards—But If You Owe $10K At 18%, 'You'll Be In Trouble Probably The Rest of Your Life'

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OhIn a world where you can buy a Peloton with one click and spend $17 on a smoothie, it's no surprise Americans love credit cards. But billionaire investor Warren Buffett? Not a fan.

Speaking at the Nebraska Forum back in 1999, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO (NYSE:BRK, BRK.B)) told a room full of students that if they wanted to get ahead financially, the answer was simple: avoid credit cards altogether. "Just forget about them," he said.

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