 TITLE: The Worst Credit Card Charges You Can Make CONTENT: Bad Bets\n--------\nNever gamble with a cash advance from a credit card. Not only will the interest start to build right away (and typically at a higher rate than you pay on purchases), but you might return to the ATM to extract—and possibly lose—even more money. Stay far away from Las Vegas or any other gambling center if this scenario is even a remote possibility. And in general, avoid cash advances if at all possible so you won't be stuck with extra fees, higher interest and potentially growing debt that come with them. END