subject: How to be more judicious while using your credit cards [print this page] How to be more judicious while using your credit cards
Nowadays, we often use our credit cards for purchasing our daily needs. But, there are many people who use their credit cards as a replacement for cash. They often overlook the downsides of this habit, which is lead to serious consequences, more commonly known as credit card debt.
It is true that credit cards offer the most favorable option to buy goods, products, or services. But, we should never use our credit cards for making cash payments. It is known to everyone that the facilities of credit cards come at some price, which we have to pay in the form of interest and service fee.
Now, let me explain the reason why we should avoid credit cards as a replacement for cash. When we buy something through our credit cards, we are actually borrowing money from the provider of the card. And, in return we have to pay certain amount as the interest, along with the principal amount.
Suppose, if we borrowed $100 through our card, with an interest rate of 15%, it means that we have to return back $115. Therefore, we are paying $15 more for the purchase. This could be avoided by using cash instead of card. Therefore, we should always try to use cash for making payments. It will not only help us in making some saving, but, will also keep us away from debt related to credit cards.
So, now I am quite sure that you will be more cautious while using your credit cards, and will show some more responsibility to your financial well-being.
