So she decided not to pay for the gas she was selling, which she purchased on credit with her excellent, albeit fraudulent, financials.

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When you buy a product on Amazon.com with your credit card, the items you purchased are now tied to your account and can be used to predict what you might like in the future.

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My dad, on the other hand, wanted to fully enjoy life, so he purchased many items on loan, like vehicles, boats, and motorcycles, and he did not mind using credit cards or loans.

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What is important is what happens to money and credit flows as the Fed allows special lending programs to expire and begins to replace other purchased assets on its balance sheet, mainly mortgage-backed securities, with traditional Treasury bills.

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