Am I the only person in the world over the age of 20 that doesn't have a Credit card?
I still use Debit card for all purchases. I've never bought anything with Credit as I have never applied for a CC with my bank, nor done any research on it. I'm also told that Australia doesn't have a credit rating system like the US, where the credit rating can work with you or against you (i.e a positive rating allows you to borrow money easily, but apparently Australian credit ratings only work negatively)
My HSBC financial adviser spoke to me today and very strongly recommended I get a CC. Not sure if he's being a good salesman or being serious.
Assuming that I'm not a complete retard with money and spend more than I can afford to pay back, is it advantageous to have a CC?
Not weird at all. I don't have a credit card yet and I'm 21.
Absolutely no use for one at this stage.