Over the past few years most people have realized the dangers of using a credit card for purchases. In addition to identity theft, there’s the very real risk of spending too much and going into debt.
However, when traveling, whether abroad or →
Why to Use Your Credit Card When Traveling? ››
Over the past few years most people have realized the dangers of using a credit card for purchases. In addition to identity theft, there’s the very real risk of spending too much and going into debt.
However, when traveling, whether abroad or →
Loading ...Kids and Credit Cards ››
The youth of today are growing up faster than ever before. Television and other media expose kids to things never before experienced. Now the youth are being targeted to get into the pre-paid credit card chaos by celebrities and other companies out →
Loading ...How To Make Money Using Credit Cards ››
Even if you don’t know the exact numbers off the top of your head, you probably know that paying interest and fees to your credit card companies can really add up. We practically accept it as a fact of life that →
Loading ...Tips for Using Credit Cards (Instead of Them Using You) ››
Even if you wanted to get rid of all your credit cards and never use them again, it would be a hard thing to do. It would be next to impossible to travel conveniently without one – just try to rent →
Loading ...Will New Consumer Protection Laws Save Me Money? ››
As you may know, a new credit card consumer protection law came into effect in 2010. The concept behind the law – known as the Credit CARD Act of 2009 (it was signed into law in 2009, but became effective in →
Loading ...Are Credit Card Reward Programs Still a Good Deal ››
Credit cards are one of the most significant financial conveniences (some might say necessities) of modern life. You can use your credit card to avoid carrying large amounts of cash or having to hassle with writing checks, and to buy items →
Loading ...Don’t Just Pay Your Minimum Credit Card Balance Monthly ››
When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, it can be tough to pay more on your credit card debt than the minimum payment. However, the numbers show that even if you can only afford to pay a few dollars more each month, you →
Loading ...Why Balance Chasing Can Hurt Your Credit Score ››
First, let me explain what “balance chasing” means. If you own a credit card and carry a balance, you may have recently received a letter in the mail from your creditor telling you they’ve lowered your balance. Maybe you originally had a →
Loading ...Check Your Credit Card Statement Regularly ››
Whether you receive your credit card statement through the mail or electronically it may not be a welcome piece of mail in most homes, but if it is not checked correctly or thoroughly credit card holders could be incurring more costs than →
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