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Credit Cards: Convenience or Catastrophe?
Is it possible to responsibly use credit cards and avoid falling into debt traps?
In this episode, Ben Matthews delves into the deceptive allure of credit cards, revealing how their enticing perks and rewards often mask high interest rates and hidden fees that can lead to significant debt. Your host has probably made every money mistake you're trying to avoid right now. So be sure to listen to this episode where Ben explores minimum payment traps, strategies for responsible credit card use, and more.
Topics Ben explores in this episode:
(00:44) Why Credit Cards Are So Hard to Quit
* Credit cards make spending feel less real and more abstract.
* The convenience of plastic makes us lose emotional connection to our purchases.
(02:35) The Psychological Manipulation of Plastic
* How credit cards are designed to numb your financial awareness.
* Spending with cash creates emotional friction, which can lead to better choices.
(05:02) It’s Not About Points—It’s About Control
* Ben critiques the myth of “points” and cashback as a smart financial move.
* The illusion of winning through credit card perks keeps people in debt.
(07:31) What Happens When You Ditch Credit Cards?
* Ben shares his personal journey of ditching credit cards completely.
(10:08) Take Back Your Power
* Ben encourages you to break the cycle, take control of your money, and make spending decisions that align with your values.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
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The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/
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By Ben MatthewsIs it possible to responsibly use credit cards and avoid falling into debt traps?
In this episode, Ben Matthews delves into the deceptive allure of credit cards, revealing how their enticing perks and rewards often mask high interest rates and hidden fees that can lead to significant debt. Your host has probably made every money mistake you're trying to avoid right now. So be sure to listen to this episode where Ben explores minimum payment traps, strategies for responsible credit card use, and more.
Topics Ben explores in this episode:
(00:44) Why Credit Cards Are So Hard to Quit
* Credit cards make spending feel less real and more abstract.
* The convenience of plastic makes us lose emotional connection to our purchases.
(02:35) The Psychological Manipulation of Plastic
* How credit cards are designed to numb your financial awareness.
* Spending with cash creates emotional friction, which can lead to better choices.
(05:02) It’s Not About Points—It’s About Control
* Ben critiques the myth of “points” and cashback as a smart financial move.
* The illusion of winning through credit card perks keeps people in debt.
(07:31) What Happens When You Ditch Credit Cards?
* Ben shares his personal journey of ditching credit cards completely.
(10:08) Take Back Your Power
* Ben encourages you to break the cycle, take control of your money, and make spending decisions that align with your values.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
X: https://x.com/debtsuckspod
The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/