“Carrying a balance on credit cards is never worth whatever you're buying”
Agree
- Interest rates make everything cost double
- Debt stress affects mental health
- Shows living beyond your actual means
- Emergency fund should come first always
Disagree
- Sometimes emergencies require immediate payment
- Building credit history has long-term benefits
- Strategic debt can fund important opportunities
- Real life isn't as simple as
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