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Credit Card Pros and Cons

The Dangers of Credit Cards And How to Avoid Them

November 26, 2021 By Kalin

Have you ever heard stories of people misusing their credit cards? Of course, you have. It’s something that happens all the time. And while it’s not uncommon for someone to overspend and rack up thousands of dollars in debt, you can take steps to prevent the dangers of credit cards happening.

The simple truth is that credit cards can be dangerous, especially for first-time cardholders who the allure of free money may sway – and not all of the danger is to your wallet. However, even those who are experienced with credit cards can fall victim to credit card traps.

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How Many Credit Cards Should I Have? The Right Answer

September 29, 2021 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

A question that many Americans ask is “How many credit cards should I have”. Credit cards are convenient as they allow users to pay for services and goods with credit. The convenience is even more amplified by the fact that users are allowed to spend more than what they own. But unwise spending can put you in debt. So that begs the question of whether owning more than one credit card is a good thing.

If we look at this statistic, Baby Boomers and Gen X own the most credit cards out of every other generation. With 4.23 and 4.61 credit cards per member of generation, Baby Boomers and Gen X make up the generations that use the most credit cards. But is owning that many cards good for your finances? In this article, we will give an answer to the question of how many credit cards should you have.

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