The Light and Dark of Credit Cards

In this episode I go through the light and dark of credit cards to help you better understand the risks, rewards, and how to use credit responsibly.  I go through: How interest accumulates on a credit card The psychology of why we spend more when paying on credit What minimum payments mean How credit can impact your ability to get a mortgage How credit card rewards points work How to assess a credit card’s perks How to spend responsibly on a credit card And how to recognise when credit isn’t serving you  Please approach credit products with caution and do appropriate research before applying. -  Sign up to The Glue: my weekly feel good finance newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also nab access to my free 7 daily tasks to set up a budget.   Where to find me: Instagram: @the.brokegeneration Blog: The Broke Generation | Destination for Hot Mess Millennials   Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice, nor used to make a financial or investment decision. Please seek professional advice for information tailored to your own circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.