Nester99
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If you pay it off every term you don’t have credit card debt....
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How much credit card debt do you guys have right now?
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If you pay it off every term you don’t have credit card debt....
DeepBreath87
Banned
$0. I have a 25k student loan and a mortgage. 2 cars paid off. No other debt. If debt were a drug and credit cards would be heroin.
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REE Machine
Banned
0
lock2k
Banned
None.
I hate credit cards.
I did have to pay some stuff in installments but they were very low without interest and I already finished paying them. I don't earn a lot, I know, but at least I live with tranquility.
LoganKnight4949
Member
$0.00
I fail to understand how people get into tens of thousands of dollars of credit card debt. So stupid.
I fail to understand how people get into tens of thousands of dollars of credit card debt. So stupid.
nemiroff
Gold Member
It's not mandatory in a formal sense, but it's in general how the system and the economy works. The result is that most people are not able to be debt-free until the later stages of their lives:
Numbers in percent, household debt compared to income
SafeOrAlone
Banned
-$1.08
I returned something.
Initially, I got it to boost my credit score. Now I feel like I've wasted many years forgoing credit card benefits, such as cash back. A credit card is not a tool for a fool, but a savvy spender can benefit greatly.
I returned something.
Initially, I got it to boost my credit score. Now I feel like I've wasted many years forgoing credit card benefits, such as cash back. A credit card is not a tool for a fool, but a savvy spender can benefit greatly.
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Slings and Arrows
Banned
0
LisaMariaMartin
Banned
lol 0
Leyasu
Banned
Same.. Except for the mortgage on the house
Shadowstar39
Member
You all are lucky,
I am at about total - 4-5k in debt. Due to my ex wife, it could of been much worse though, most of that was from Care credit which was what we used to pay for doctors and dentist visits before we had insurance.
I also have l playstation card, firestone card and a best buy card which actually is the lowest. I did pay off my student loans from 2006 though, so there is that.
Must be nice to make good money. It's hard being working class earning 40k a year, but I guess it could always be worse.
I am at about total - 4-5k in debt. Due to my ex wife, it could of been much worse though, most of that was from Care credit which was what we used to pay for doctors and dentist visits before we had insurance.
I also have l playstation card, firestone card and a best buy card which actually is the lowest. I did pay off my student loans from 2006 though, so there is that.
Must be nice to make good money. It's hard being working class earning 40k a year, but I guess it could always be worse.
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quickwhips
Member
About 5k a month but i pay it off when its due for those sweet points.
Reptars Revenge
Member
Zero. Racking up them points
LoV
Banned
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Zero atm. Just paid them all off. I do have a consolidation loan to pay off.
and 3 others
Banned
About 3 grand left on one. Bought a watch.
iconmaster
Banned
/Makes a quick payment
Zero. Absolutely zero.
Zero. Absolutely zero.
Can't decide
Member
About £1000 left to pay. My water supplier claimed that I used +£6900 worth of water over a short span of time - apparently using at least 6000 bath tubs of water per day. They demanded that I paid the full amount up right or go to court. Obviously, I wasn't paying that bullshit and had it taken to court. Got the bill and whole years bill completely cancelled because I don't live in a fucking aquarium, but I still had to pay the courts nearly a grand in fees.
MaestroMike
Gold Member
I thought Europe is a continent.
MaestroMike
Gold Member
A Rolex ?? Why ??
and 3 others
Banned
Omega. It was a weird time in my life. I was planning on 'checking out' so I bought a bunch of shit I didn't need. Now I'm paying it off thinking "should of done it" haha.
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Frito_Pendejo
Member
I’ll be 35 on the 15th and I’ve never had one. I’ve paid for everything in cash basically. Luckily my house was inherited but I also make decent money and my only debt is my car payment but I have more than enough cash to pay it off. I’m terrified of credit cards after watching my brother be an idiot with them time and time again.
and 3 others
Banned
Hell yeah. Made it this far, keep going. Fuck CC's.
DrJohnGalt
Banned
I try to put all my charges on my card (even things like utilities) because it's easier to dispute with my card company than with the bank or paid cash and also because I get rewards points (amazon) for every dollar spent. Also tends to keep my credit rating active.
But I do pay it down to $00 every month and don't think I've ever paid interest.
But I do pay it down to $00 every month and don't think I've ever paid interest.
Susurrus
Member
True, but the EU might as well be a country made up of states at this point. No borders, open customs, shared money for most of it. When I was living in Germany, the only thing that crossing the border meant was the languag (sometimes, or language would change within the country) or speed limits. Granted, I'm not into their politics and how it all works, but it really felt like it was a similar concept to the US how each state has its own thing going and then the country governs it from the top. Just replace state with member country and country with EU. They're even about the same size...
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MaestroMike
Gold Member
Wouldn't it make sense if you all learn one common language so then it'd be much easier to move to different parts and immediately integrate in the area and work?? All these different languages seem like a big barrier preventing eu from reaching its potential. Also can you own property in different member states and visit and live there anytime you want as long as you want??
and 3 others
Banned
LEARN THIS 1 TRICK. Credit Card companies hate him!!!
Got about £4k in total on what could be big interest bearing credit if I didn't manage it. Food and fuel goes on the credit card which is paid every month automatically. My Paypal Credit is currently at about £3.5K, for the PC I'm building. That'll be clear in a week (0% interest) after my share sale is finalised. Got the mortgage on 1.6% (about 100k remaining), the car on 2.3% (15k remaining) and a motorbike on 3.2% (5k remaining).
I don't get this fear of credit people have. Manage your budgets and make purchases intelligently based on research.
I don't get this fear of credit people have. Manage your budgets and make purchases intelligently based on research.
Insane Metal
Member
Nice try, Google.
notseqi
Member
Sorry, I meant Africa best country. Of course Europe is a continent.
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We kinda do speak a common language, most people are at least bilingual, though it's not always the same language you have in common with somebody else.
You can own property in other countries, the Schengen-Area (borderless parts of Europe) makes it easier as you can live where you want but the laws are not the same everywhere - you still have to observe local customs.
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Moomalade74
Banned
I've got about £6,000 across two cards. One is interest free until next year so not too worried about that one yet.
Over all I have four cards with a combined limit of £37,000 so I think I'm doing ok!
Over all I have four cards with a combined limit of £37,000 so I think I'm doing ok!
Mohonky
Member
Depends on when you ask me.
I use my credit card for all purchases. My bank account basically looks like
Savings = $100
Credit = up to $3000 credit, usually between 2000 and 3000 somewhere available
Long Term Saving = XXXXX
I purchase everything with credit card / paypal linked to credit card
When I get paid from work every fortnight I take whatever is owing on my credit card and get my card back to $3k available, what is left I make sure I have $100 in my savings account and any surplus goes into the Long Term Saving account.
I've been doing that for years now and my Long Term Savings account I don't touch so it's accruing me bonus interest and just putting surplus in everytime has seen it grow quite well.
I use my credit card for all purchases. My bank account basically looks like
Savings = $100
Credit = up to $3000 credit, usually between 2000 and 3000 somewhere available
Long Term Saving = XXXXX
I purchase everything with credit card / paypal linked to credit card
When I get paid from work every fortnight I take whatever is owing on my credit card and get my card back to $3k available, what is left I make sure I have $100 in my savings account and any surplus goes into the Long Term Saving account.
I've been doing that for years now and my Long Term Savings account I don't touch so it's accruing me bonus interest and just putting surplus in everytime has seen it grow quite well.
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levyjl1988
Banned
I'll leave this here:
Elektro Demon
Banned
I have zero debt.
Debt is bad, you'll get knocked the fuck out if you have debt. Cuz your mouth's writing checks that your ass can't cash.
Debt is bad, you'll get knocked the fuck out if you have debt. Cuz your mouth's writing checks that your ass can't cash.
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Rbk_3
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