The Most Important Credit Advice Is To Have Just One Credit Card
Most of us can hardly imagine a life any more without credit cards. More and more purchases are made over the internet, which require a credit card. Self-discipline is a must when using credit cards. It is very easy to just keep purchasing without regards for the steadily climbing credit card balance.A credit card in and of itself is not bad. It is how we use them. The most important credit advice is to have just one credit card, and have this one only be used for emergencies and for traveling. You would have to check with the issuer about any requirements for minimal use. Some credit card companies do not like it, if you never use their card. If you intentionally use your card once each month, and pay it off immediately, that should be fine.
If you are disciplined, you can get a card that rewards you with either frequent flyer miles or other products. You can then do all your shopping using that card. This way you also get a summary of all your purchases for each month. It is however vital, to fully pay off the balance each month. As you find yourself slipping and not paying off the balance monthly, unless there was an emergency, get rid of the card. Before you decide to sign up for a credit card, be honest with yourself about how you are with money and if there is a chance that you will accumulate a higher and higher balance. Also carefully check the conditions, rules and regulations of the credit card company.
June 7th, 2008 at 3:00 am
Having just one credit ard at any time is very good advice. I have personally found that when you have more than one card it becomes very tempting to use the extra credit to buy things that you want but dont really need and, that is the first step into developing a debt problem!