Are credit cards completely Evil?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2006
Are credit cards completely Evil?
7
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 1:29pm

Or is it just our ability to abuse them that makes them bad, but only for certain people. Some people are great and only use credit to their advantage. Others can't handle the temptation...which one am I now that I've learned my lesson? I guess that's my question. Will I ever be able to handle credit again? Or should I avoid them the rest of my life just in case!

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-01-2008
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 1:51pm

Yes, and No.

Norma


"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus


iVillage Member
Registered: 11-17-2007
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 2:31pm

I don't think Credit cards are evil.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-14-2008
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 2:49pm

I know of many people who use credit cards regularly for gas, groceries, etc, but they pay off the balance (or most of it) every month when they get the bill.

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-07-2003
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 2:52pm

Great question!


Teresa
http://www.affordingpickles.blogspot.com

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-17-2003
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 2:53pm
I think it's important to understand credit in this country.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-14-2008
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 3:00pm

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-07-2003
Tue, 12-16-2008 - 3:18pm

At the time, I was 25 and had quit my job because it was extremely (EXTREMELY) stressful and was affecting my health.

Teresa
http://www.affordingpickles.blogspot.com