When you're short on cash, it can be difficult to quit borrowing money.
Everyone has been there. We're short on cash and in a lot of debt, but a cover loan to get out of the red and even improve our readiness is the light at the end of the tunnel.
Blissful days? Sadly, no. It all comes down to the straightforward, yet frequently misunderstood, formula that says borrowing more money equals more debt. It is more difficult to return to black the more debt you accumulate.
The majority of us live beyond our means, which is one of the primary causes of our ever-increasing habit of borrowing money. Simply put, incomings are outpacing outgoings. It's also getting worse.
More than at any time in the past two decades, millions of Americans are spending more than they earn. Spending on credit cards, the most common type of personal debt, is estimated to be rising at a rate faster than at any other time in American history.
I have to agree with this philosophy because borrowing money puts you on the completely wrong path in life. With the exception of borrowing money for a mortgage (which in many scenarios can leave you with an asset worth more than the amount you borrowed over a long time period), most other debt will be very bad for you in the long run. There are a few exceptions, like credit cards that allow you to borrow but might give you 24 months interest free as a promotional offer, but these are rare. It is always going to be better for your peace of mind if you can save up in advance of any anticipated costs, or otherwise live within your means. It can often lead to borrowing more and dent what should be your accumulating wealth.