Do you Own a Credit Card?
By anikakim
@anikakim (364)
Philippines
12 responses
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
8 Nov 08
I know what you mean, those high interest rates can kick some serious behind. I have an debit card that my bank gave me for my checking account. This is the one credit card that I will ever use for now. I trust this one for now, only. To have an credit card, I would really need one.. Like you, I don't want to have an bad credit report and also a criminal record of landing in jail. But, if you use it smartly, and budget correctly, then none of these things will happen..
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
8 Nov 08
The debit card is used like an credit card, it has similar features. And, the funds that you have in your checking account comes straight from here, to your debit card. So every time that you make an store purchase off of your debit card, the money comes directly from your checking account. Having an debit card to me is like saying that you would rather pay from your card, than to carry cash on hand.
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@zhaychel (610)
• United Arab Emirates
8 Nov 08
I don't have a credit card its not that I'm not qualified but because its more of my choice. They say having credit card will save you when you run out of cash but I believe its making your more liability on you part. Try to read Rich Dad and Poor Dad, it teaches you how to be financially literate. I have read it already and it taught me a lot about handling my finances. ^^,
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
8 Nov 08
Yeah, I have two credit cards, just in case one of them can't be used, at least I have a spare one. I usually spend money with credit card if possible, I find it more convenient to bring a credit card around instead of carrying cash.
I understand what you mean by spending too much. I agree that if you can't control your spending habit, then perhaps it's not a good idea to use credit card. I clear my credit card balance every month, so that I don't have any debts and I don't need to pay for the high interest.
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@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
8 Nov 08
I have quite a few credit cards. Yes, they can get you in a bind though. I do not know what country you live in, but you can not to jail because you do not pay your bills. Here in the US, the only reason you would go to jail is if you committed fraud in order to get credit and don't pay the bill. But normally you will not go to jail because of a debt. You may have to go to court and get a judgement, but if you do not have the money to pay, there is nothing you can do at the time, but there is no jail time for owing a debt.
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@mokbul (616)
• Singapore
8 Nov 08
I do own. THese cards are freinds in time of need. In a foreign land without any friend or help, cerdit card can prove a gerat help, a great friend.
But credit cards could be equally a foe, if you are unable to control temptaion of buy, you may be heavily indebted.
So if you have strong will power it is good tp have credit card.
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@iamcdy (1119)
• Philippines
8 Nov 08
I have a credit card and I have it with me for 6 years already. So far, I don't have a problem with it. Maybe because I don't use it a lot. I just use it if I really don't have money on hand or for emergency purposes only. Actually, I feel like I don't have a credit card. When I go to the mall, I don't bring it always because I want to control myself to buy unnecessary stuff. I hope I can still keep this discipline in myself.
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@urbandekay (18278)
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8 Nov 08
I have about 15 though I rarely use them
all the best urban
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@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
19 Nov 08
I don't have a credit card. It is just to easy to run up a bill on a credit card so rather than take the chance of running a big bill on a credit card I just don't have any.
@chennai_b07 (640)
• India
8 Nov 08
Sorry, i too dont have any Credit Card, for usages.. but i hold many Credit Card of my uncle's expired Cards..
He is holding more cards, all his expried cards will be forwarded to me.. i will keep the same in my purse.. Hi.. Hi..
AFter going for a job only i can able to get the credit card for me.
Have a good day.
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@workinggurl (399)
• Philippines
8 Nov 08
I have one only for emergency purposes only, because I'm afraid also that I'll be full in debt.
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@messageme (2821)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I don't own a credit card because I don't like to spent money I don't have. There are times though, like now I wish I did have just to help out when we do run out of money for the week, but then how would I be able to pay the bill for the card if that is the reason I used it in the first place. I had one a long time ago and ended up getting bad credit with it. I eventually paid it off, but ended up spending more paying it off than what I actually put on the card. I think credit card companies are fraud, they totally rip people off!
@mohammedanwar (123)
• India
21 Nov 08
Hi anikakim ,i don't have credit card but i have applied for it and i will get it soon.about spendings i think i can control myself