Question

Laurel is a high school student who is taking a class in personal finance. she has learned about the dangers of debt and that debt should not be used as a financial tool. she recently went with her mom to open up her first checking account at the bank. the man at the bank told them that laurel should consider getting a credit card to cover overdrafts and to help her build credit. laurel has already decided that she does not want to use credit cards. since she has seen her parents struggle with debt, she prefers to live debt free. her mom somewhat agrees with the banker since the use of credit has been a normal part of her and laurel’s dad’s finances. what can laurel say that would politely convey to her mom that she is making the choice to remain debt-free?

Answer 1

Explanation: Laurel wants to live a debt free life. In order to convince her mother not to live on credit card, she could tell her mother directly that she wants to live a debt free life and doesn't want to have any debt and she plans to prepare a budget and wants to manage the life as per the budget. She will try to manage the budget and her expenses and income in such a way that she does not need to use the overdraft facility available to her.