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10 Credit Card Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

February 4, 2013 by Christopher

Even though credit card companies are required to inform you of your interest rate, payment due date, applicable fees, and a host of other caveats, your contract with an issuer – commonly called a Credit Agreement – is actually a flexible document. This works in your favor in some cases (see #4, #5, and #8 below), but works in the issuer’s in others. These credit card secrets … [Read more...] about 10 Credit Card Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

What Credit Card Should I Get? How to Compare Your Options

December 19, 2012 by Christopher

When you are questioning “What credit card should I get?” you may need help sorting through all of the options on the market. It can be difficult to decipher the terms in even “consumer friendly” credit offers, considering how shrouded in legalese credit card terms and conditions usually are. Knowing first and foremost what is important to you in a credit card is the best way … [Read more...] about What Credit Card Should I Get? How to Compare Your Options

Living Without Credit Cards – Can You Do It?

December 10, 2012 by Christopher

Credit cards are so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget that they are a relatively recent invention. Although the concept of credit is hundreds of years old, the credit card as we know it did not become available until well into the 20th century. The first credit card was believed to be the Charg-It card, which was a local use card introduced in 1946. That paved the way for the … [Read more...] about Living Without Credit Cards – Can You Do It?

Are Reward Credit Cards Worth It? How to Tell If You’re Getting a Good Deal

November 19, 2012 by Christopher

As I mentioned earlier this year, common credit card mistakes can easily erase the benefits offered by any credit card, including rewards cards. So are reward credit cards worth it? The short answer is that they can be, as long as you use the card wisely and choose the card that’s right for your spending habits. The question “Are rewards cards worth it?” is bound to come up … [Read more...] about Are Reward Credit Cards Worth It? How to Tell If You’re Getting a Good Deal

What Is a Virtual Credit Card? 5 Tips To Use Over The Holidays

November 9, 2012 by Christopher

What Is a Virtual Credit Card

The holidays are quickly approaching, and online virtual credit card ads are already cropping up – but what is a virtual credit card? Also called single use credit cards, these cards are temporary credit card numbers typically tied to a credit card that you already own. The reason for using a temporary number is to thwart identity thieves; if a thief attempts to use that … [Read more...] about What Is a Virtual Credit Card? 5 Tips To Use Over The Holidays

Credit Card Privacy Laws – How They Affect You

October 29, 2012 by Christopher

Credit Card Privacy Laws

Credit card privacy laws are meant to protect consumers, but thanks to corporate lobbying these laws do not always go as far as they should. There are also many loopholes in credit card laws that allow credit card companies to use your information in ways that you might not expect. This is why it is important to read the credit card privacy policy for every credit card that … [Read more...] about Credit Card Privacy Laws – How They Affect You

Paying Off Credit Cards with Credit Cards –The Worst Financial Mistake

October 22, 2012 by Christopher

Paying Off Credit Cards with Credit Cards

Those who are new to credit or have used credit cards traditionally for a long time might wonder, “Can I pay my credit card with another credit card?” Actually, you can; regulations force creditors to accept virtually any reasonable method of payment by consumers. However, my question to you is: Why would you want to? Paying off credit cards with credit cards only moves … [Read more...] about Paying Off Credit Cards with Credit Cards –The Worst Financial Mistake

Credit Card Fraud – 6 Ways to Potentially Avoid It

October 17, 2012 by Christopher

credit card fraud

With millions upon millions of Americans carrying around a credit card, many often don’t think twice when they swipe that piece of plastic.  Sure, while most credit card companies won’t hold you liable for purchases you didn’t make, that doesn’t mean the scam artists can’t take advantage of you. What you have to understand is that when a bad charge shows up on your … [Read more...] about Credit Card Fraud – 6 Ways to Potentially Avoid It

Credit Card Fees: What Are They And How Can You Avoid Them

October 5, 2012 by Christopher

credit card fees

I was reading Robin Askwith’s autobiography recently. Apart from laughing out loud at the many exploits which he got up to when shooting the Confessions… films, Robin made a point about an American Express card which he was given that was soon spent on buying a ticket to a far-flung country. Robin said that he expected to be given a bill one day which, undoubtedly, might incur … [Read more...] about Credit Card Fees: What Are They And How Can You Avoid Them

Credit Card Mistakes People Make – And How To Avoid Them

October 1, 2012 by Christopher

credit card mistakes

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2009 156 million Americans held one or more credit cards, and that number is projected to hit 160 million by the end of this year. These cards represented $886 billion in debt in 2009, a huge increase since 2000 when credit card debt was estimated at $680 billion. Carrying debt on a credit card is only one of the credit card mistakes we … [Read more...] about Credit Card Mistakes People Make – And How To Avoid Them

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