You can put just about anything on your credit card, though some things are a little riskier than others. You might think, “items I should never charge to my credit card? Depends who sees my statement…” But there are other items you should never, ever charge to your card, because it could put you in a financial lurch.
First and foremost, you never want to put more on your credit cards than you can realistically pay in a short frame of time. Credit cards carry higher APRs than almost any other type of loan, and if you’re in such a tricky financial situation that you can’t pay important bills without plastic, there are other solutions you should consider before whipping out a card.
