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How Credit Cards Damage your Credit

Most people starting out think that by getting some credit cards they can start building their credit and be off to a good start.  The truth is that using credit cards can end up hurting your credit more than helping it.

What you need to know about credit cards is that they are not a free pass to good credit.  Just because you have a credit card does not mean that you will have good credit.  There are many different factors that determine your credit rating and having a line of credit is only a small part.

You have to pay off your purchases and keep your credit card balance low.  Most people do not realize this and just pay a minimum payment every month.  If you can not afford to pay off your card each month you should at least make sure that what you do pay will at least cover the interest being charged.  If you do not do that then you could end up in trouble.

Credit cards are known for high interest rates.  You cannot let yourself get trapped paying off a credit card for the rest of your life.  You have to be smart.  You may even need to get a loan to pay off a credit card balance.

Make sure that you stay in control of your credit card debt or it will control you.