by OldGuy » 14 Nov 2023, 00:29
I vaguely remember taking out a car loan maybe 30 to 40 years ago but I really recall the pain of the monthly payments. I vowed then and there that I would always pay cash for every purchase from then on. If I don't have the cash, I really don't need the want.
I have never had a credit card and don't give a hoot about any credit score. I just never use credit and have lived debt free ever since that single car loan was paid off. The reason I was able to pay cash for my home was a surprise big gain in the stock market that provided enough to pay it off at the closing. I would not have made the purchase if I had to get a mortgage.
I'm debt free and plan to stay that way.
On the other hand, take a gander at the debt level of most Americans. I don't begin to understand how they can stand it.
The average debt in America is $59,580 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards.
Debt peaks between ages 40 and 49, and the average amount varies widely across the country.
Debt Level Of Most Americans
https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Debt ... &FORM=EWRE