The Jesse Mecham Show
Ask Jesse: ...And Done!
Sep 18, 2023
Jesse answers listener questions about credit card spending in YNAB, the need for emergency funds, and saving for a down payment in a rising housing market. Other topics include being in control of finances, communicating financial goals, prioritizing decisions, managing timing, and concerns about debit card fraud.
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- Using credit cards involves repayment of borrowed funds, similar to repaying loans or debts.
- Emergency funds provide financial security, allow for helping others, and teach humility and acceptance of life's unpredictability.
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Using credit cards and debt
In this podcast episode, the issue of using credit cards and incurring debt is discussed. The host addresses a listener named Matthew who challenges the idea that paying off credit card balances in full each month is not considered debt. The host explains that while using credit cards may involve repayment of borrowed funds, it differs from traditional bills for consumption. The distinction between payment and repayment is highlighted, emphasizing that credit card payments are more akin to repaying loans or debts.
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