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7 Bills You Should Never Pay by Credit Card

Paying everything you buy with your credit card might be the easiest solution. You don't get dirty because of cash, and you don't end up lining your pockets. But is this always…

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2. Taxes

As with medical bills, taxes are better paid in cash because, in most cases, the IRS charges you extra just because you paid with a credit card. On top of this, using your credit card on a sizeable tax payment might be expensive. Even if you are paying only the bare minimum each month, it can take years to pay it off completely. Instead of using a credit card, you could find a more cost-effective way of setting up a payment arrangement with the IRS or simply get a low-interest personal loan.

How often do you use your credit card? Tell us in the comments.

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6 comments on “7 Bills You Should Never Pay by Credit Card”

  1. Pay all your credit card bills each month. If you do you get a free 30 day loan. If not you pay massive interest. Never keep a balance. If you need money get a loan from a credit union. Don’t do cash advances.

  2. Where is the rest of the article. You should do a better job of continuing the article clearlly. I can’t find the info you say you are going to present. Just ads! I feel Nike cancelling my membership whenever I try to follow your articles

  3. Better yet, find a way to get on Medicaid. After 40 years of paying for private health insurance to a variety of companies I scammed my way onto Medicaid. Best insurance I ever had. Competent providers and no copays or any out-of-pocket. Thank you taxpayers!

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