20 Purchases That Buyers Almost Always Regret

Putting standard items on credit

You’ll almost certainly regret using your credit card for everyday purchases, such as clothing or groceries.

If your card is set up to earn you a true benefit, such as frequent-flier miles on an airline that you actually use, you might consider using it — but with one giant caveat: You must keep track of anything you use it for and pay it off right away. If you forget, you’ll suddenly see a giant bill and wonder how the heck it got that high.