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235 – What to Know About Credit Cards So You Use Credit Wisely
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When used correctly, a credit card is a helpful tool to build your credit history, and it's a safer than carrying cash. However, when mismanaged, a credit card can quickly become one of the most expensive borrowing options, leading to serious debt trouble. For many of our clients, credit card debt is the second biggest debt they carry.
To help you avoid the common pitfalls that come with owning a credit card, I talk with Diane Cunha, one of our certified credit counsellors. She shares tips for using credit wisely to avoid debt problems.
We discuss billing cycles, due dates and grace periods, and we have 8 tips for avoiding credit card debt.
526 episodes
Manage episode 228391524 series 2391871
When used correctly, a credit card is a helpful tool to build your credit history, and it's a safer than carrying cash. However, when mismanaged, a credit card can quickly become one of the most expensive borrowing options, leading to serious debt trouble. For many of our clients, credit card debt is the second biggest debt they carry.
To help you avoid the common pitfalls that come with owning a credit card, I talk with Diane Cunha, one of our certified credit counsellors. She shares tips for using credit wisely to avoid debt problems.
We discuss billing cycles, due dates and grace periods, and we have 8 tips for avoiding credit card debt.
526 episodes
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