Hi, I don't really agree. I'm in Europe and I use the credit card to pay off my expenses, so I don't pay interest on them. The main advantage of using the credit card is that you can pay later in the month, rather than paying everything at the time.It's always surprising to me how Americans seem to have access to money out of nowhere. In European countries, you'd never be given any sort of credit if you don't have a very stable, full-time income, and more often than not, you'd be rejected anyway!
I don't know a single person in my life who owns a credit card. For us in Europe, you spend the money you have; you don't borrow money you don't have. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing I have debt to pay or that I'm using an expensive phone, Netflix subscription, or designer clothes while swimming in debt. Seriously, how can you do that? I wouldn't even go out to restaurants or bars until I was sure my debt was repaid.
Unless it's absolutely necessary, I'd never take out a loan, especially for something non-essential like a new phone, a vacation, or a car. I'd buy the cheapest phone or car in the market that I could afford with my own money.
Now I understand why doing business in the US is like the ultimate paradise: people spend money they don't even have. Indeed, it makes me laugh when people read books by Robert Kiyosaki explaining debts and similar concepts. For the majority of Europeans, using debt is an alien concept and it'a also funny to see how a post like this is necessary... like... really? do you really need someone to tell you the smartest thing to do is to repay the high-interest debt that you made for stupid things such as a car?
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today