Why You Need a Credit History
Many people don’t believe in credit cards, or obtaining any type of credit. Even though this probably sounds like the safest way to stay out of debt, these individuals will find it very hard to get through life without it.
Unless you are very wealthy and plan to pay for everything with cash, it is virtually impossible to live your entire life without some type of credit history.
For example, you’ve managed to pay cash for your automobile, in the past. You are renting your home from an acquaintance, who did not require a credit check. You’ve paid cash for all of your furniture, household goods, clothing and personal items as well. (This was accomplished because you worked two jobs.)
Even though you’ve had the good fortune to pay cash for everything, up to this point, you have no savings.
Moving ahead to the present… because of the economy, you’ve lost one job. Your car blew its engine and is beyond repair.
Even though you are still working you cannot get a car loan because you’ve never had credit. Since you don’t have anyone to co-sign for you, you now have to ride the bus, one hour each way, to and from work.
Had you established credit previously, you would have been able to purchase a new automobile.
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