Funny Money Friday: 50 Ways to Leave Your Credit Card

Money doesn't have to be boring! Each week, CreditBloggers.com takes a look at the lighter side of the personal finance world in a series called Funny Money Friday.

Cutting up a credit card is one of the great symbolic acts in modern times. Whether you are cutting up offers you've received in the mail, old expired cards or cards that you've paid off and don't want to use any more, there is something really powerful about taking scissors to your plastic. Just remember not to close those old accounts after you cut them up in order to avoid credit score damage.

Here are some creative ways to destroy your credit cards starting with "A":

 Art - This couple saves their names off old credit cards and keeps them in a small jar.

Animal - A new puppy's sharp teeth can make quick work of a credit card.

Axe - This guy really meant it.

Architecture -  A handy way to remind yourself that you are paying off your debt in the hopes of buying a house.

Aeration - With a hole punch.

Autopsy - An inquisitive fellow dissected his credit cards to remove hidden RFID chips.

Happy Friday!

Emily Davidson is editor of CreditBloggers.com and a former credit expert for the credit bureau, TransUnion. She writes about credit and personal finance topics.

Comments

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I love it! I'm especially fond of the hole punching, but I admire the inherent beauty of the art as well. Thanks for sharing!

[Randy]

I always liked the 310 trick. That's where you wrap a rubber band around your credit cards, set your oven for 300 degrees, and put the cards in for 10 minutes.

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