Every month, we receive our credit card statements via email or post. Every month, some will open the statements immediately, and some will either tear them up and get rid of them or leave them in the far reaches of the room,invisible to the naked eye. This age-old problem is the one we find ourselves struggling with daily. There is so much information out there that we can locate. However, the information is not particularly consistent or helpful. What remains steadfast is that, if you have debt, whether we cut up the cards or not, that debt remains until you are paid up. Out of sight, out of mind? Not so much. Rest assured that the credit card companies will come calling. The decision will ultimately be yours. Below are a few reasons why your plastic should not meet a hasty death: Those Cards Are Not the Problem Here There is a mindset that says we NEED a credit card in case of emergencies. It’s safer to buy airline tickets because of the built-in travel insurance, and if anyt...