To know how to manage your credit card can be a great asset to a healthy household. Credit card is the most popular financial product in the world.
- Always carry less than 25% of your income in form of credit.
- Always pay more than the minimum balance. The banks calculate your minimum balance so that you pay the maximum threshold of interest and the minimum of capital back.
- Make sure you have a spot free credit rating, make sure you make your credit card payment online on time.
- Never use your credit card to withdraw money at cash points, bank charges up-front fees for this operation and the interest rate is usually higher than what you would be charged on a normal purchase.
- Try to do your credit card operation such as credit card payment online as banks usually charges less for this type of operation.
- Avoid unnecessary charges, don’t’ exceed your credit card limit and never miss a monthly payment. You will be penalized, set up a direct debit to repay at least the minimum amount each month.