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Essays, Random | (1)
I opened up the envelope with a notion of what was inside. Confirming my suspicion was a shimmering new teal and gray "Platinum" Mastercard. (It actually shimmered. There was some sort of glitter embedded into the card's surface.)
According to the letter that accompanied the card, after activation, I would have "immediate access to [my] new credit line of $500." Apparently "Platinum" had depreciated in value significantly over the last few years.
I got the card after hearing from everyone (friends, coworkers, strangers on the street) that I needed to do something to establish my credit. ...