9 Money Habits You Should Avoid At All Costs

1. Using a Credit Card to Pay Your Bills

Getting into debt to pay a bill is a negative money habit. What if you can't pay off your credit card payment next month?

2. Taking Out a Payday Loan

The issue of not having enough money for bills by payday will persist next month. Now you'll owe more to the payday loan shark.

3. Regularly Using a Cash Advance App

Everyone's been there. You have purchases to make before payday next week. So you use a paycheck advance software to receive money.

4. Not Having an Emergency Fund

Emergency situations occur frequently. Your automobile breaks down or your water heater needs replacing. Without an emergency fund, you'll probably use a credit card.

5. Thinking Debt is Normal

Stop treating debt as normal. Credit cards with interest rates over 20% can make it impossible to live your dream life.

6. Spending Too Much on Food

Food waste is expensive. According to Feeding America, approximately 40% of all food in America is wasted.

7. Paying Bank Fees

You should not be paying a bank to keep your cash in 2023. Unfortunately, many people continue to pay banking fees. According to reports, the typical monthly maintenance price is at least $15.

8. Ignoring Your 401k Match

Are you anti-free money? If you don't save enough, your employer probably matches your 401(k). Nearly 20% of Americans don't save enough for a workplace retirement plan match.

9. Paying Your Bills Late

Late payments on bills happen to everyone, but it's a dangerous habit. Late payments attract fines and may have an impact on your credit score.