Credit Card Tips N Info

 

13 January 2007
Credit Card Spending Tips Categories

Acceptable Uses Of Credit:

Written by Paul Richard, RFC - Institute of Consumer Financial Education, Executive Director
 

bullet Home mortgage
bullet Automobile
bullet The purchase of an item that will long outlast the period of debt incurred to buy it, and that in addition lowers other costs. Example: using credit to install storm windows and insulation in your home, which in turn lowers heating and cooling costs.
bullet When the purchase is a necessity and not a luxury.
bullet When it costs no more money to charge.
bullet When it helps your income tax return.
bullet When you may need protection on a repair or a purchase (auto, appliances, mail order).


When Credit Cards Are Bad:

bullet Constant temptation to OVERSPEND.
bullet Nonessential items purchased.
bullet Impulsive spending increases.
bullet Payments are late or only partially made
bullet Facing bankruptcy.


When Credit Cards Are Good:

bullet Good identification (required for cashing checks and most car rentals))..
bullet Safe substitute for cash.
bullet Automatic record keeping.
bullet Consolidates many purchases into one payment.
bullet Saves money when you can take advantage of a good sale.
bullet Orders can be placed easily by mail or phone.
bullet You have leverage against the merchant when a problem arises. Your dispute/claim will get prompt attention when the merchant knows your payment can be delayed or disputed.

 

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