Owning a credit card is a big responsibility. It’s not something that you should ever take lightly, but you’d be surprised by the amount of people who are just interested in getting a card without looking at the fine print. So before you go out and spend willingly and without thinking deeper, make sure you remember these things.
Interest Rate
Your interest rate can go up at any time. Now, there are rules to this. The key is to pay on time. This means the first day your payment is due, and not the grace period. If you pay when it’s due, you shouldn’t have a problem. When you pay after it’s due, there is an issue – one that could cost you quite a bit of money. They will jack up the rates and you will be a whole world of trouble.
The Minimum
Never pay the minimum. Yes, it’s nice that it’s a modest sum for all that money you racked up on the card, but it’s big trouble. The credit card companies love the minimum payment. It’s a way for them to continue squeezing you on the interest rate and will cost you far more money in the long run than you are saving on the monthly payment. A prepaid card is preferred by many because there is no interest and no minimum payment.
Know all the fine print before you sign up for a credit card. There are issues you might not be ready for.


