7 Secrets Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know

January 22, 2009

Credit card debt is at an all-time high, yet consumer confidence in their ability to reduce debt is at an all-time low. To avoid bankruptcy, consumers need effective ways to reduce debt, especially to reduce credit card debt. These seven some simple solutions can help reduce credit card debt. Simply knowing these secrets may help people to reduce debt and avoid bankruptcy. Read more

Will Closing My Credit Card Account Affect My Credit Score?

January 16, 2009

People often think that if they pay off a credit card or don’t use an existing card and then close the credit card account that they’ll get a better credit rating or raise their credit score. This is not the case and here’s why.

Let’s say you have two cards or more from the same credit card company. You do not want to close these accounts. Read more

Credit Cards Fighting Back Against Online Fraud

December 26, 2008

With many people choosing to shop online this year rather than brave the massive crowds of Christmas shoppers, a higher security risk of online fraud has been announced.

Many people lose hundreds of pounds each year due to online fraud and the amount lost is still increasing. To try and fight this recent wave of online attacks, MBNA will be trialling a new card in 2009 that will hopefully prevent many online fraud occurrences.

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Credit Card Usage Rising

December 12, 2008

Credit card usage has grown everywhere and Australia is no exception. Financial institutions are constantly coming up with new features to cater to multiple demands like fulfilling household and personal expenses or maintaining business operations. Australian’s are more inclined in this day and age to put all bills on their plastic so to save carrying money and to take advantage of reward programs.

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The Ups and Downs With Low APR Credit Cards

October 20, 2008

The low interest credit cards are equivalent to the cheap credit cards that are considered as most famous credit cards due to 0% introductory annual percentage rate. This offer may last 12 months. If you plan to pay full balance off prior to 0% then intro offer expires, and then this tender can be ideal state. If you are carrying balance every month, then low fixed annual percentage rate interest rate may be better option.

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Credit Restoration in 3 Steps

October 6, 2008

Being faced with need for credit restoration is not as bad as it seems. Every day people find themselves in unexpected situations that take over their lives. Job layoffs, medical emergencies, deaths in the family. Everyone at one point in their life faces situations that cause a major financial blow and can cause major credit problems. Read more

How Much Does a Credit Card For People With Bad Credit Cost?

September 18, 2008

A credit cards for people with bad credit comes laden with fees that is not charged on regular credit cards. For people who have never used such a credit card it is easy get too excited with the prospect of getting a credit card and ignore such fee.

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The Hidden Costs of Credit Card Debt

September 12, 2008

In order to be able to care for your finances well, it is very important to learn the facts about how people get into and out of credit card debt. This will enable you to better prevent credit card debt from stacking up around you.

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Do This Before You Apply Online For A Credit Card

August 15, 2008

Do you have credit issues in your past? Before you apply online for a credit card you need to know how your credit is right now. This may mean getting your credit up to date by improving it. Let’s talk about that. Improving your credit is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Improving your credit will not be easy at the start but will be worth it. It does take a lot of time though, so you will have to be patient. Read more

Getting to Know a Bit About Credit Cards

August 6, 2008

For those cash-strapped individuals or for those who do not like the idea of stuffing their wallets or purse with wads of bills, credit card is the name of the game when it comes to contemporary shopping and dining.

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