Victoria update

[middlegirl]

I took Victoria's cord to Radio Shack after work to get it looked at, and it isn't the power cord. Now I basically get to pay $65 to have somebody look at it and tell me that the connector pin is more than likely broken, which is basically what the Gateway tech just told me. Or I just write it off and start saving for a new laptop, though GatewayCasey did suggest finding someone who could do tiny soldering work and have them fix the pin.

Which brings me to another point. I think having a credit card is really unnecessary. Why would I basically agree to pay more money than something is worth? Just so I can have it now instead of later? My dad suggests that I should only buy something if I have the money to pay for it. So why wouldn't I just wait until I have the money and pay cash? I know it's important to build good credit, but I just don't see the point.

Oh well. Time to call Uncle Curt about what he would like me to do with his futon...

Comments

[gonzo1385.livejournal.com]

Credit cards, if used properly, shouldn't cost anything: i.e., if you pay it off every month, theoretically, you shouldn't have anything charged to you. However, for large purchases, if you do a payment plan, you'll have to pay extra anyways. Saving up and paying for cash is the best, but for "credit" I would say use it for small things and pay it off each month.