A credit card can be a very beneficial tool when it is used properly. Unfortunately, consumers often make common mistakes when using their credit cards. These mistakes can result in extra fees and/or damaged credit scores. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid.
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Seven common credit card mistakes to avoid
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A credit card can be a very beneficial tool when it is used properly. Unfortunately, consumers often make common mistakes when using their credit cards. These mistakes can result in extra fees and/or damaged credit scores. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid.
5 important benefits of the CARD Act
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The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act), passed into law in 2009, adds some significant changes to how credit cards are used and how credit card companies can act. Here are five important things to know.
Four things you may not know about your credit card
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Even if you are diligent about knowing your interest rate, late fee charges, and spending limit, you may have forgotten some lesser known features of your credit cards. Here are some potential benefits that your credit cards may offer.
Three things to know about business credit cards
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If you own a small business, you should consider using business, not personal, credit cards, for business-related expenses. But there are important things to know about business credit cards before applying.
Credit card fact or fiction, part IV
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It is curious why so many myths surround credit cards considering that almost everyone has at least one and they've been a major source of unsecured credit lines for many years. Here's how to separate fact from fiction.
All credit cards are not created equal
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Many people think that all credit cards have basically have the same fees. This is not true. Being selective in your choices of the cards you get might save you money and fees. Here are some hints and suggestions.
Prepaid cards explained
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Prepaid credit cards are similar to traditional credit cards, but also differ in many important ways. For starters, prepaid cards can be used as a tool to help avoid costly debt, and there can be other benefits as well.
Credit card fact or fiction, part III
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Separating the truths from the myths surrounding credit cards can save you a lot of money, time and headaches. Understanding credit cards and how they can impact you personal finances is essential. Read on for some suggestions on how to focus on the facts and cast the fictions aside.
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