Religious Views on Credit Cards
Are credit cards usury ? Should muslims not use them for that very reason? An interesting discussion, Christianity’s view on usury is severe as well.
Are credit cards usury ? Should muslims not use them for that very reason? An interesting discussion, Christianity’s view on usury is severe as well.
The Big Cajun Man proposes two unconventional methods to curb chronic overspending. The first, a Financial Shock Collar, delivers a painful shock to the wearer at the point of purchasing as a deterrent. The second is a self-destructing credit/debit card. Upon usage, the card emits a loud warning and explodes within seconds, creating an instant deterrent and acting as a security measure in case the card is stolen. These conceptually radical solutions highlight the drastic measures some may need to take to control their overspending tendencies.
Do your problems do a sneak attack on you, when you want to be festive, but your problems decide, now is not the time.
What is your credit card’s interest rate ? Do you know? You should, but maybe you shouldn’t because you aren’t carrying a balance?
New credit card rules were put in place in 2009 to try to protect Canadian consumers, but are they enough to really protect the potential victims of easy credit?