Ten things NOT to put on your credit card

Posted by kent on July 9th, 2009

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Robert Manning, author of Credit Card Nation, has made a list of ten things you shouldn't put on your credit card. Why? Because credit card companies may start to see you as a risk if, for instance, you're charging your federal taxes. But there are other things too. Here's the list, courtesy of NPR's Marketplace:

1. Traffic Tickets

2. Retreading Your Tires

3. Bargain Shopping (shopping at low-cost stores suddenly, when you haven't already)

4. Adult Purchases (pornography, strip clubs)

5. Marriage Counseling

6. Lottery Tickets

7. Cash Advances

8. Personal Pampering

9. Income Taxes

10. Alcohol (specifically charging your bar tab)

The bottom line is that credit card companies have decided that you are what you buy. So, next time you're at the bar you might want to consider using cash. While you're busy rethinking your charging habits, you can also check out our credit card reviews and comparisons.

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