Credit Cards
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Paying Off Credit Card Debt: A How-to Guide with Articles and Tips
Paying off credit card debt is a smart move. When you are paying interest on money, you are in essence mortgaging your future options to pay for your past purchases. Here's what you need to know to get out of credit card debt fast.By November 8, 2011
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Guide to Building and Maintaining a Great Credit Score
Bankruptcy, foreclosures and unemployment have made a huge dent in credit scores in recent years, but there are steps to rebuilding credit scores and taking control of our financial future. Taking these steps is well worth the effort to obtain low interest...By September 15, 2011
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What is the Best Way to Handle Credit Card Debt?
Do you find it difficult to manage your credit card debt? Do you only pay the minimum payment each month only to find your balance isn't getting lower? Find out how to eliminate your debt for good.By August 23, 2011
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Why a Bankrupt Status Creates a Negative Credit Score Impact
The consequences of filing bankruptcy create a negative credit score impact, and potential lenders will see it immediately on your credit report. Eligibility for declaring an insolvency status is not a credit relief, but merely a reprieve from the credit...By August 10, 2011
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Read The Fine Print: A Guide to Finding the Best Credit Cards
By reading the fine print in credit card statements, you can avoid choosing a credit card with high interest and annual fees. This guide will teach you about APR, annual fees, incentive programs and special introductory offers.By August 5, 2011
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How to Use a Credit Card Responsibly
Using a credit card responsibly requires self-control, as well as knowing exactly what a credit card is and how its use affects one's credit history, thus an entire financial life. Learn the proper way to use a credit card as well as the benefits...By July 6, 2011
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2009 Credit Card Bill of Rights
An overview and details of the new credit card bill of rights that will go into effect in 2010. The article includes an explanation of the changes to finance charges and interest rates, payments, over-the-limit fees, statements and the processing of payments...By July 6, 2011
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How to Understand All the Interest Rates On Your Credit Card
Most people these days have at least one credit card; some have numerous. How you use that credit card for different types of purchases is important. Jean Scheid looks at how to understand all the interest rates on your credit card and what they all...By July 6, 2011
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How Does Credit Card Debt Arbitration Work?
If you have fallen way behind on your credit card bills and have tried everything else, credit card debt arbitration -- another name for credit card debt settlement -- may be an option. But, this choice can have negative consequences.By July 6, 2011
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Your Guide to Reducing Credit Card Debt: Everything You Need to Know and More
Credit card debt is something most American consumers and banks deal with every day. It's important to find out more about how you can reduce your credit card debt. Use the information presented here to get it all under control.By July 6, 2011