[PapaBear3625]

It's generally a good idea to set up your checking account to automatically electronically pay some amount to your credit card at every pay check.

I use just one credit card (mainly so I can easily see where all my money goes) and pay in full each month.

[ErnBatavia]

I guess I'm fortunate in that I don't buy what I can't pay off in full each month....and I've never fallen into the bad habit of memorizing things like due dates. I keep a calendar when I'm writing checks each week, and just mark the envelope to mail seven days before the due date.

Credit cards, for me, are merely a convenience.....and it's always been my opinion that only a dolt would use a debit card instead.