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Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.