{"id":835,"date":"2023-06-27T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T04:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imoney.my\/?p=835"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:43:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T02:43:21","slug":"5-credit-card-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/5-credit-card-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes","title":{"rendered":"5 Credit Card Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Some people might have prejudice against using credit cards because they worry they would end up with too much debt.<\/p>\n
This is a valid reason, however, if they are used appropriately, you may end up saving a lot more than you think!<\/p>\n
Here are 5 mistakes that you should avoid especially if you are a new cardholder.<\/p>\n
Your personal credit reports are like report cards to banks. You should ensure that the information in your credit report is accurate. Make sure your report doesn\u2019t list any debt that you don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n
Having inaccurate listings may make you look like a person with poor credit, thus lowering your chances of obtaining a card (or any loan) from the bank. For more information on how to obtain a copy of your credit report, follow the instructions on Bank Negara\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once you have obtained your card, you will probably be tempted to use it all the time, and not be bothered to remember what you spend on. That is a huge mistake.<\/p>\n Debt can accumulate very quickly if you don\u2019t track your expenses closely. By tracking your expenses, you can make sure that your spending is within your monthly budget, thus avoiding any debt situation.<\/p>\n Some banks offer 0% or lower interest rates when you transfer your card balance over to your new card. However, this offer usually only lasts for a certain period (the conditions are usually written in the fine print which many people do not bother reading).<\/p>\n Find out when the balance transfer period ends and make sure you clear off your outstanding balances by the due date if you don\u2019t want to be surprised.<\/p>\n<\/span>Mistake #2 – Not tracking your expenses<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Mistake #3 – Forgetting balance transfer cut off dates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n