Getting Over Christmas Debt Hangover

 Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to pay off your debts till next year, MayYeah, sounds a bit gloomy. I know I am no song writer. And maybe next May is an exaggeration. But now that Christmas presents are opened, delicacies are almost eaten up, you no longer hear [...]

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Credit Card Offers Are Turning Green

 In my previous post I touched upon the issue of green credit cards. They hit the charts of the best selling credit cards of 2007, and ranked second. I have looked up some information on this type of cards to figure out whether they are really so popular among credit consumers. So, this post is [...]

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Credit Cards Bestsellers of 2007

 Now that the year is about to make its way for the next one, 2008, people analyze the events, misfortunes and achievements of the current year. A week left till Americas most loved holiday. Ive been thinking on posting an article on Christmas expenses, shopping holiday season, or how not to lose control over your [...]

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One of the Best Airline Miles Credit Cards Existing

 It’s so good to be back to the blog! Actually, many things have changed in my life over the past few weeks. I’m starting a business with a friend of mine. And we had a lot to do. Well, you know, all those permits and licenses, a business plan, tons of papers… Those weeks were [...]

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When You Need A New Card

 Most people have at least one credit card, if not more. No matter how many cards you carry in your wallet, theres a chance that you might need a new one! Or maybe you want to consolidate your existing card debt onto a single credit card, for lower rates and easier managing of your finances? [...]

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And now Your Good Credit Management is Rewarded

 Discover cardhas to get creative when trying to lure customers over to their side of the fence. Competing against the big names - MasterCard and Visa is no easytask, but Discover has come up with a clever rewards program that just might make more people see the Discover cardas a better option for their credit [...]

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Making a List and Checking it Twice

 There’s a reason why Santa Clause makes his list and then checks it twice! It’s because people make mistakes. Because people make mistakes, and because your credit score is calculated based on the information that people enter about you into a file- don’t you think you should get your list and check it twice?Or at [...]

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Joe Got Your Identity?

 Identity theft is a growing concern, despite the high-tech attempts companies are making to help prevent it from happening. It used to be that you’d only have to worry about identity theft if you were crazy enough to throw away documents without shredding them first. If Joe the identity-thief was rifling through the dumpster, he’d [...]

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Still No Idea about Your Credit Score? Get Your Credit Score FREE!

 Don’t miss the chance to get your credit score for FREE!Unlimited access to your Credit Report for 60 days onlineAutomatic notifications of changes to your credit reportA detailed personal analysisDetails on who has reviewed your reportHow is my Credit Score? Check it out for FREE>>>Did you find this article helpful? Share This

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Credit Cards and Credit History

 Responsible credit card use can help you get out of a bad-credit situation. If youve had some problems making payments in the past, or know your credit isnt perfect- then you know exactly how it effects you. When you apply for credit, you get turned down. Even a new employer can use your credit score [...]

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Business Credit Cards - The Secured Card Option

 Some people think secured credit cards are for people who just cant get any other financing. While it’s true that individuals with less than perfect credit can still get a secured credit card, many secured options offer just as many benefits as traditional cards and should not be over looked as a valuable form of [...]

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Maximize Credit Card Use

 Yes, credit cards have a bad reputation in the eyes of most people. We all do it though- we get mad because we pay one of our credit cards a little late and then get hit with late fees, or worse, an interest rate hike on all of our credit cards.You can really maximize your [...]

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A free $75 just for opening a new checking account

 Don’t you just hate it when you hear about a good deal after it’s too late to benefit from it? Hopefully that won’t happen to you since you’re reading this right now!Don’t miss out ongetting $75 for doing nothing special the way that I did. I still have steam coming out of my ears since [...]

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Student Credit Cards for the Holidays

 I know credit cards can be really bad, when they’re used wrong. As students, though, you’ve got so many great opportunities for good student credit cards that offer outstanding rewards programs and reasonable interest rates, that if you just learn how to use the effectively, you can enjoy the freedom they give you and build [...]

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Credit Cards Hit (Hartford Courant)

Senate Subcommittee Will Look Into Allegedly Abusive Practices Some members of Congress are denouncing credit card industry practices that include raising interest rates for customers whose credit ratings decline, even if they make their card payments on time.

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Congress to ask US banks to explain credit card 'abuses' (TODAYonline)

This file foto shows people waiting in line to pay for their purchases at a store in Arlington, VA. A US congressional panel Tuesday will ask some of America's largest financial institutions to explain how they set interest rates on credit cards after hundreds of consumers complained to Congress.

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Congress might limit credit card rates when scores dip (KRON 4 Bay Area)

CAPITOL HILL (AP) - Some in Congress appear ready to step in to protect consumers from soaring interest rates on credit cards when their credit scores decline.

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Senators probe surprise credit card rate rises (Washington Post)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As consumers whip out their credit cards for another holiday shopping binge, a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday will examine surprise interest rate increases, even for cardholders who scrupulously make payments on time.

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Obama Unveils Plan to Restrict 'Predatory' Credit Cards (Fox News)

Democrat Barack Obama called for new restrictions on 'predatory' credit card companies he says deceive consumers into piling up massive debt they have little hope of repaying.

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GIFT CARDS: Banks, credit cards have complex rules (Courier-Post)

The gift cards that require the most diligence are issued by banks and credit-card companies. They can be used practically anywhere the issuer's credit card is accepted, but are often off-limits for stuff like recurring bills, car rentals, pay-at-the-pump gas stations and casinos.

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Congress to ask US banks to explain credit card 'abuses' (AFP via Yahoo! News)

A US congressional panel Tuesday will ask some of America's largest financial institutions to explain how they set interest rates on credit cards after hundreds of consumers complained to Congress.

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Congress might limit credit card rates when scores dip (KXXV Waco)

Associated Press - December 3, 2007 10:33 PM ET CAPITOL HILL (AP) - Some in Congress appear ready to step in to protect consumers from soaring interest rates on credit cards when their credit...

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Adviser suggests cash, not credit cards, for Christmas shopping (WAVY 10)

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Celeste Collins has found a new use for credit cards during the Christmas shopping season. She says they make nice tree ornaments and pins after she cuts them up. Collins calls the plastic jewelry "financial freedom pins."

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Low-tech credit cards meet resistance (The Record)

The complaints dribble in every month or so: Someone runs up a big hotel charge or other bill in Europe, then is caught flat-footed when a vendor won't accept a U.S. credit card.

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Credit adviser offers advice at financial fair (The Wichita Eagle)

Shara McMichael of Salina admits that she and her husband are considered deadbeats by the credit card companies. "Credit cards can be great financial tools, and we use them," she told a group gathered Saturday at the Garvey Center. "But when that bill comes, it's paid in full every month." McMichael is director of education for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, which presented a free ...

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Keeping tabs on gift cards (Los Angeles Times)

A website will offer services for shoppers and retailers. Mark Edward Roberts received a wallet four Christmases ago that left him feeling less than jolly. The slim leather wallet was about half the size of his old one, which was already overstuffed with credit, reward and gift cards.

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Norwich employees get city credit cards (Norwich Bulletin)

Starting today, 85 city employees will get P Cards to use as an alternative to petty cash, check requests and low-dollar purchase orders. The cards, also known as commercial cards, will give the city comptroller more tracking control than a regular credit card would offer.

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Steer clear of credit cards during holiday season (Asheville Citizen-Times)

ASHEVILLE -- Celeste Collins has found a new use for credit cards at Christmastime.

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In Your Corner: Consumers should be wary of subprime credit cards like First Premier Banks (The Kansas City Star)

Consumers new to credit or in need of a quick infusion of cash be wary. A new species of credit card has your number. It may promise an enticingly low interest rate. But it charges hundreds of dollars in fees and delivers little available credit.

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S.C. comptroller general: Make money by avoiding credit cards (Savannah Morning News)

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Becki Gazda is the type of holiday shopper Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom likes to see.

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Easy Steps to Improve Your Credit Score (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - Your credit score affects what type of interest rates you get on credit cards or for buying a house or car, as well as your approvals for employment or apartment rental. It's important that you understand not only what your score means, but how to repair it.

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Retailers claim credit card fees unfair (NDTV Profit)

With diminishing profits each passing year, Indian-American convenience store owners on Saturday decided to 'fight' against the might of the Masters and Visa credit cards.

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How to play the credit card rewards game (The State)

Michael Cheng and his wife, Nicole, each have four credit cards in their wallets. A Post-it note on the top left corner of each card lets them know which one to use for what. The Chase rewards card is for groceries, gasoline and drugstore purchases. The Chase business card is for gas stations, home improvement and office-supply stores and restaurants. The Discover card is for restaurants and ...

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Danville police seek credit card thief (WTHR Indianapolis)

Police say Christmas is coming a little early for an unknown woman going on shopping sprees with other people's credit cards.

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Credit-card scam suspects sought (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of two men and a woman who have used counterfeit credit cards to make purchases at stores in the region.

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Bank of Beirut trots out new credit cards for class-conscious professionals (The Daily Star Lebannon)

Bank of Beirut on Thursday launched the first vertical Visa credit card which is tailored to engineers, doctors, teachers and bankers. "This credit card is the first of its kind in the Middle East," Georges Aouad, head of the retail banking division, announced during a news conference at Gefinor Rotana Hotel.

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Managing Your Credit Card Debts (The Bradford Era)

(ARA) - Credit cards are not always a bad thing, if you are smart with how you use them. They enable us to buy items immediately, eliminate having to carry cash, and record and track purchases. Disadvantages include interest, fees, and increased impulse buying.

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Palatine man takes on credit card restrictions (Daily Herald)

Credit cards are getting a workout this holiday season, but a Palatine man is campaigning against some stores that he says are placing unfair restrictions on purchases.

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