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5 Things You Don’t Have to Worry About with a Credit-free Christmas

By eMetro Times | on December 6, 2016 | 0 Comment
Expert Advice Featured Financial

Credit-free shopping

A National Retail Federation poll conducted by Prosper Insights shows that the average consumer plans to spend $935.58 during the Christmas shopping season this year. If any of that spending is done with credit cards, it can complicate the holidays in a hurry.

Since using plastic doesn’t hurt as much as spending cash, you’ll probably purchase more stuff than you planned. That $935.58 could easily turn into turn into $1,200 or more before you know it. And it’s tough to enjoy looking at holiday lights around the neighborhood, or watching Charlie Brown direct the Christmas play, with a voice in your head warning you about bills that are piling up.

Why not leave your cards out in the cold this year, and commit to a credit-free Christmas? Check out how Christmas without credit will put a Santa-sized smile on your face:

  1. Less Holiday Stress

Anxiety melts away when you opt for cash instead of cards because you know to stop spending when the money runs out. Even if you can’t buy everything you want, you’ll hardly notice. You’ll be too busy feeling relieved about not having to make a payment next month.

  1. No Interest Paid

Nada. Zilch. Zip. That’s how much money you pay in interest and fees when you stay away from credit cards. You don’t have to worry about that $40 sweater you bought for your best friend costing $55 come January.

  1. No Risk of Being Hacked

Target, TJ Maxx, Home Depot — there’s a shopping list of stores whose databases have been breached by hackers. The thieves steal credit and debit card numbers and do a little Christmas shopping of their own. Use cash and don’t make yourself . . . a target.

  1. Surprises Aren’t Given Away

You may want to keep a gift for your spouse secret until Christmas morning. After all, that’s why we use wrapping paper! But it’s too easy for them to check the credit card website and see where you did your shopping. Stick with cash, and keep a good poker face until December 25th.

  1. Nothing to Pay Off Next Year

It’s a bummer to carry a balance on your card for that American Girl doll or stuffed Minion gift while you’re clothes shopping for the new school year. So, nix your credit cards. Your budget will thank you for it.

Switching from credit cards to cash for the holidays seems weird, doesn’t it? But once you see how much easier it is to enjoy the festivities without credit, you’ll probably want to see how it will make January and February easier … then before you know it, your next Christmas!

—Used with permission from DaveRamsey.com

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