Negative Reasons for having a Credit Card

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When credit cards were invented in 1950, people were unsure of the outcome that will result from using them. Banks were issuing credit cards to everyone that wanted them. Yet, years later, people are still dealing with those outcomes. With the economy in the shape it is today, many people are debating the concept of credit cards. Most people don’t realize how many fees there are when getting a credit card. It all starts with the enrollment fees, then overdraft fees, and of course, the monthly fees. When those fees add up, it seems you are spending more money than you wanted to. Some credit card companies offer “No Fees” and other incentives but they get you with others or higher fees in the long run. It all comes down to the bank making their money. Debt is a major issue resulting from credit cards. "Credit" sounds very good, that's why they call it a credit card. They say if you pay the minimum balance every month, it would take you your whole life to pay it off. But what happens if you loose you job? How can you afford to pay those balances? When you use a credit card, you go into debt. Credit cards, when not dealt with, will cause your credit score to decrease and hurt your chance at a good future. No matter what you do or who you talk to, no one will erase the results of a credit card gone in default. Even when they decrease your credit limit, that will also cause your credit score to decrease. When all is said and done, don’t get a credit card. No matter what you say you will do or propose to do, something always happens and it will cost you an arm and a leg, perhaps literally. No matter what company you look at or what offers you see, all credit cards turn out the same. So, it is best to either stick with a debit card or just plain ole cash and hope that the economy gets better for the future of

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