by Amela Piric

Created on: May 08, 2009   Last Updated: July 17, 2009

We live in a society dominated by credit card debt. It is a leading source of bad credit problems in America. Outstanding credit card debt in the United States amounts to more than $750 billion with 700 million credit cards in circulation. We needlessly overemphasize the value of credit cards by relying too much on them usually without thinking and as a result of our impulsive spending urges and habits. We live on a fast track and never quite take the time to realize all the benefits involved with paying in cash. But, we need to change and realize all the numerous benefits that come with paying cash for everything.

Below listed are some of the major reasons as to why you should deal away with credit cards and rely on cash.

1. You will be less inclined to overspend

Credit card is simply a temptation for overspending. It is a piece of plastic that becomes so easy to use and abuse without thinking about consequences as it gives you easy access to more capital. Spending money with plastic credit cards is depersonalized at the very moment of purchase but it catches up with you later through high interest rates added to the original cost of the product when you least expect or need it. When using cash you will not have the opportunity to overspend as is the case with credit card. Your wallet and your money is right in front of you unlike when you are dealing with a plastic card where you do not instantly feel the pain of loosing your money.

2. Cash helps you live within your means

When using cash, you'll see how much money is coming out of your pocket and what you will have left as a result. You will buy only what you need to buy when doing grocery shopping instead of what you'd like to have stored in your home or what looks good. Thus, your likelihood to overspend with cash will be reduced to the minimum extent. Paying cash for everything fits in perfectly with the savvy financial management strategies as it allows you to curtail your spending before it comes out of control.

3. Increased saving

Paying cash for everything will help you spend less money and increase your savings account as you will no longer be tempted to overspend as you did with credit cards. By using credit cards you are actually paying more for products than they originally cost due to the high interest rates that banks are charging. Why make full the pockets of managers of large financial institutions and banks while neglecting your own pocket? Thus, you will no longer

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