Why You Are Not Rich: Financial Misconceptions That Hurt Your Bottom Line

Myth: You cannot live without a credit card

A credit card is a want, not a need. While it does have its benefits, a large number of credit card holders unknowingly walk into a vicious debt trap by only making the minimum payments every month. So get a credit card only if you can afford to pay off the entire balance every month. Otherwise, avoid it altogether and set up a cash fund for emergency purposes.