How to manage credit card use during the pandemic

Are you using your credit cards more often? You're not alone. The pandemic has many folks reaching for their plastic to make ends meet.

Madison College finance instructor Mike Johnson talked to Channel 27 (WKOW-TV) about how to manage your credit card use.

Johnson suggests making a list of expenses, which will help you avoid making unnecessary purchases. Also, some credit cards offer benefits like cashback rewards on things like gas or grocery purchases. Johnson says taking advantage of those benefits can really help.