Personal Finance
Personal Finance
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134989969
Author: Madura, Jeff
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 8, Problem 1RQ
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To discuss: The benefits of using a credit card and any disadvantages involved in it

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The advantages of credit cards include:

  • Credit cards permit the ease of buying products and services without bringing a checkbook or a huge amount of cash.
  • Credit cards offer free financing to users until the statement of credit card arrives.
  • Credit cards also provide rewards programs that will accrue discounts, points, and other benefits.

The major disadvantage is that:

  • Credit card tempts the users to spend beyond their requirements.
  • Increased debt and high rate of interest.

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