Credit Cards Can Encourage Overspending
October 8, 2008 · Print This Article
Keeping your debt in control and limiting it only to what is necessary can be quite challenging. This is especially true when it comes to those people who hold credit cards. Not only are credit cards empowering in this sense that they allow you to purchase something without having to immediately pay for it, but also in how the companies behind them encourage you to spend more with your plastic.
Making purchases with a credit card is something that doesn’t make buying items cheaper for you. In fact, it can be more expensive, because of the interest rates that apply to the amount that you owe on a card or the payments you make. Not only are cards capable of tricking you into thinking that you’re capable of handling more than what you can afford, they can also come with hidden fees and penalties for not managing your bills properly and on time.
Even then, they can also confound your efforts at making payments by tricky policies which come into effect just for having the card, such as annual payments for “service”, among other vague and subtle things.
Cards not only encourage you to spend what you don’t carry wherever you go, the companies themselves can back the advertising that assaults you. Card companies often send their consumers all sorts of flyers and deals in the mail that give those individuals rewards and privileges that depend on spending more. It is often these things that hamper their ability to save their money.
Having a credit card is a very challenging task, but one that comes with a potential for huge rewards. If you consider exactly what you have and how to manage it without inciting the wrath of your card company, you can gradually improve your credit score over a period of time, which is one of the best ways available to do so.
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Using Credit Cards To Build Your Credit Score
A true business credit card is a line of credit that is taken in the name of the business, under the business' credit. Activity, whether good or bad, is reflected on your business' credit report through D&B and other financial institutions, and the liability for any debts incurred and bills owed is with the business.
However, some companies out there offer "business" credit cards which they require a person guarantee for. These institutions will often ask for a personal guarantee, and will almost always ask for a social security number from the person applying for the card. If this is the case, the credit card is not a business credit card, but is simply a personal credit card which is used for the business. The business is not liable for bills and debts – you are.
When applying for a credit card for your business, watch out for areas asking for your SSN (and not your TaxID or EIN) and be wary of any credit card that asks for a personal guarantee. By ensuring that your credit card is in the name of your business, you can help to build your business' credit, while avoiding creating problems with your own.
Many companies offer a list of credit cards that are issued under the business name only. Those lists typically run $300-$900, depending on the quality of the information inquiring. I would suggest starting your search online via google or yahoo. Search for "strong business credit" (just like that in quotes) to find services that sell the information.
Good luck,
Ilya Bodner
Small Business Owner
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Stop where you are. You don't need another credit card unless you're looking to go further into debt.
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Try getting a credit card the bank that you bank with. It's easier than trying to get an American Express or a Discover card. Your bank will normally be more lenient than most other creditors would be. They know your income, know how much you have in your account. They would be a good start. Or try a secured credit card to get your credit started….They also report to the major credit Bureaus
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its about debt and spendin on stuff you dont need louise
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You’re parents were irresponsible. I love credit cards. I’ve received cash back and only missed the paying the bill twice. LOL, that was because I forgot. Bash credit cards all you want, but I like receiving $100 – $300 back for spending my money. The best part is I don’t have to pay a fee to do it like with many debit cards.
There are some credit card machines that I didn’t know existed. Anyways thanks for the informative video.