Treated responsibly, opening a line of credit can be very useful to the credit account holder. Research made by Wells Fargo Bank states that most people who have established credit by a young age have no problems with their creditors. Other research states that it is better to begin to establish credit at a more mature age. Opening your first credit line can either be a big mistake if you are irresponsible, or you can learn financial responsibility and enjoy the advantages of good credit. At a young age it is very important to establish good credit for yourself. Get to the point where you can enjoy all the benefits of a good credit is hard work, but it's worth it. Having a credit card will carry certain benefits, it increases your buying power, and you have the ability to establish good credit for yourself. Opening a credit card can affect your way of life.
A benefit of having a credit card is that most credit card companies offer something to their customers in return for choosing their company. There are cards that will give you sky miles for certain purchases or dollars spent. So if you earn enough miles, you can take a trip for free. With other cards you can earn free gas the same way. Many stores will offer credit and give a discount for your purchases at that store, and you can earn more benefits for being a loyal customer to that store. With these benefits you will save money in the long run while you make purchases that you would probably make without a credit card anyway. By having a credit card you can get what credit card companies offer for using them like their creditors. .
With a credit card your buying power is multiplied. You don't have to have all the money on hand when you want to make a large purchase. For example, you can buy a home entertainment center or a computer without having to pay cash. Instead, you can make monthly payments on large purchases on your credit account.
