It s Normal To Use Credit
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Embracing a Debt-Free Life
Is Using Credit the Norm?
A television commercial I've seen countless times suggests that using credit lines is a perfectly normal part of life. In just sixty seconds, it illustrates the journey of a couple: meeting, marrying, having children, and becoming grandparents. Throughout these life stages, the ad flashes images of various credit cards, implying they are indispensable to a successful, healthy life. By the end, a voiceover proudly announces, "We offer over nine hundred credit lines for your needs."
The Allure of Credit
With so many credit lines available from a single bank, it’s not surprising that the commercial paints credit as both normal and essential. It suggests that these characters achieve success by relying on credit throughout their lives.
The Untold Story
But what if there were a commercial showing the other side of credit dependency? Imagine seeing the couple overwhelmed by bills after a job loss, struggling with medical expenses not covered by insurance, and managing hefty mortgages and car payments. They juggle childcare costs to maintain dual incomes. Despite appearing fine at church on Sundays, they’re one or two paychecks away from financial ruin. For many young American families, this is reality.
The Debt Trap
It's easy to dismiss this scenario with, "Oh, it's not that bad for us; we only carry a little debt." But consider that the national average credit card debt is around $9,000. If you're near or above this average, you're not alone.
I was once in similar shoes with almost $14,000 in credit card debt. Emergencies and special occasions were funded by credit cards, making bill payments a stressful juggling act.
A Path to Freedom
Millions live this way, misled by longstanding perceptions of credit as a necessity. However, change begins with taking control of your financial situation. There’s no quick fix, but acknowledging the problem is the first step toward finding happiness and freedom long before the debt vanishes.
The Road to a Debt-Free Life
There’s hope. You can live without relying on credit lines, purchasing only what you can afford with cash. I chronicled my journey in "Use Cash to Buy It," sharing how I overcame substantial credit card debt. By refusing to use credit lines and embracing a cash-only lifestyle, I found freedom, happiness, and growth.
Living debt-free is more than possible?"it's a better way to live.
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