15Apr
| Pros of Borrowing Money | Cons of Borrowing Money |
| You can buy things you would normally not be able to purchase | Debt can lead to a loss of freedom |
| You get what you want earlier | You will end up paying more money in the end |
| More incentive to be responsible with your money | If you default bad things happen |
| You can raise your credit score | If you borrow from family and friends it can cause TONS of problems |
Pros of Borrowing Money
- You can buy things you would not be able to purchase normally. Whether you use that wisely or not is another debate entirely, (No, borrowing money to buy a boat when you’re barely scrape by is generally not a wise decision!)
- You convert your earnings into a material (car, house, education, etc.) earlier. This can be especially advantageous in cases such as owning a home or education which are in essence investments and will make you more money, in the long run, recouping the borrowed amount.
- You have more incentive to be responsible with your money. Being in debt can be a blessing in disguise as you are less likely to waste money since you have a legally binding obligation to pay the money back.
- You can raise your credit score. If you pay your loan back properly, making it easier AND CHEAPER to get future loans or deals!
Cons of Borrowing Money
- Debt means loss of freedom. Want to buy that nice new car? Sorry, you still owe over $10,000 on your old one and you can’t trade it in for enough yet. :/
- If you default on the loan, bad things happen. Let’s just leave it at that…
- You’ll end up paying more money in the end. Unless you have a loan with no interest or fees, in which case, can you hook me up ???
- It can be seen as “weak” or that you are taking advantage of someone, especially if you are borrowing money from family or friends. Many people like to be self-sufficient financially, so be prepared to deal with disagreement from others about your choices to borrow money.
- Legal hoops are no fun to jump through, and unfortunately, most lending and borrowing come with more hoops than a circus act!…
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Written By: Kevin
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