Do you spend money that you don't have?

@magic9 (980)
China
October 17, 2009 8:45am CST
With credit cards so prevalent, some people spend too much on things they can't afford actually and therefore they are struggling in paying off their monthly mounting bills. That is to say, they are spending the money they don't actually have. I have over 5 credit cards in my wallet. And the real reason behind this is I enjoy receiving the small gifts from banks and collection of some cards in my purse. I don't need to borrow money in advance. It's been over four years that I use credit cards, but there is only once that I really need to borrow money, a big amount. It is the first time that I feel thankful for my credit cards indeed. Every time before I scan bank cards, I must first tell myself and warn myself that this is within my economic range. So I don't buy things on instalments because the interests are incredibly high !
2 responses
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
17 Oct 09
We have never had a credit card. or any other type of loan. We have always paid cash for everything that we have. I hate paying all the fees with credit, all you are doing is paying more for the item than its actual cost.
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@magic9 (980)
• China
17 Oct 09
very smart decision! I guess it's time for me to leave them home. thanks!
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
26 Sep 10
No, I try very hard to avoid that, even though I know it is very easy to do, and I used to do it in the past as well. But now I know better!