be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

We usually pay for things with cash or credit. Your purchases might include things such as tickets to events, clothing, fast food, and gasoline. Large purchases, such as tuition and books, tend to be credit purchases. Think about a recent purchase and discuss the following:
Did you pay cash or did you pay with a credit card?
Do you think it is a good idea for companies to extend credit to their customers? Why or why not?