In order to be allowed to live in a house when they're older, Americans must begin taking out loans starting from an early age—even if they don't need a loan.
Americans call this ritual to appease private banks "building credit". 
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Before being hired, many employers require Americans to divulge their FICO credit history to assess their trustworthiness.
If deemed insufficiently trustworthy, an applicant will not be hired. 
When an American's FICO credit score drops too low, they can face debtor’s prison. These prisons are part of a complex system of forced labor camps, which are very profitable and significantly contribute to the US's GDP. 
