All articles tagged: “Credit Cards” (Page: 5)

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Should Your Company Consider a Business Credit Card?

Should Your Company Consider a Business Credit Card?

Businesses, once they reach a certain point in their growth, often consider getting business credit cards for their employees. Things like travel... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 1/22/14

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CARD Act Saved Credit Card Holders $20 Billion

CARD Act Saved Credit Card Holders $20 Billion

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure, or CARD Act, was ratified by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 1/13/14

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Can You Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards?

Can You Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards?

If you are working to build credit or repair your credit score, you may realize how difficult it can be without a credit card. It’s a fact that... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 1/13/14

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3 Ways to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase

3 Ways to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase

A higher limit on your credit cards can be a big convenience. First of all, having more credit means you’d able to spend more without reaching... read more »

By: David Andrew • 1/8/14

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Is This the Future of Credit Card Transactions?

Is This the Future of Credit Card Transactions?

If you made a purchase using a credit or even a debit card lately, chances are you have seen the latest gadget in the point-of-sale payment... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 12/28/13

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The Most Underused Credit Card Perk This Holiday Season

The Most Underused Credit Card Perk This Holiday Season

With holiday shopping hitting the final stretch, credit cards everywhere are sizzling. But are you getting the most out of your cards as you shop... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 12/24/13

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Credit Card Histories Weigh Heavily When Calculating Scores

Credit Card Histories Weigh Heavily When Calculating Scores

The calculation of our credit scores has always been a bit of a mystery to many people. We know they are important when it comes to getting a... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 12/12/13

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Is it Bad to Open a Store Card for Holiday Purchases?

Is it Bad to Open a Store Card for Holiday Purchases?

With the holidays upon us, we are all thinking of ways to save a few bucks on our gift buying this year. You might think about taking one of... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 12/5/13

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Credit Card Regulations Cost Americans $200 Each Year

Credit Card Regulations Cost Americans $200 Each Year

The American government recently launched a series of new credit card regulations with the idea of protecting consumers and reducing overall... read more »

By: David Andrew • 12/5/13

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3 Ways We Got Out of Credit Card Debt

3 Ways We Got Out of Credit Card Debt

When my husband and I got married, we realized a few weeks after our wedding that between the two of us, we had approximately $45,000 in debt,... read more »

By: Erika Blaska • 10/2/13

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Study Finds Card Holders Who Only Pay the Minimum Have Higher Delinquency Rates

Study Finds Card Holders Who Only Pay the Minimum Have Higher Delinquency Rates

The amount consumers pay per month toward their credit cards gives a pretty good indication of whether or not they will ever be delinquent on... read more »

By: David Andrew • 9/26/13

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What to Do If Your Credit Card Account is Closed

What to Do If Your Credit Card Account is Closed

If your credit card account is shut down, it’s understandable if you’re frustrated and embarrassed. However, it’s important to keep a clear head... read more »

By: David Andrew • 8/26/13

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Can Paying My Credit Card Too Often Affect My Score?

Can Paying My Credit Card Too Often Affect My Score?

It’s pretty common knowledge that if you don’t pay your credit card regularly, it will lead to problems. But can you get in trouble for doing the... read more »

By: David Andrew • 8/7/13

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What Are Credit Card Rewards?

What Are Credit Card Rewards?

Credit card rewards are those little bonuses that a credit card company gives you for being a loyal customer. They can take many forms, from cash... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 8/3/13

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How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit

How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit

So your credit stinks and you’re sick of not being able to get a credit card, right? Well, you’re not alone. According to the Consumer Credit... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 7/23/13

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How No Limit Credit Cards Affect Your Credit

How No Limit Credit Cards Affect Your Credit

A no limit credit card can be a tempting offer. After all, you never have to worry about spending past your credit limit and getting hit with... read more »

By: David Andrew • 7/23/13

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Study: Reputation is Key Among Online Credit Card Theft Networks

Study: Reputation is Key Among Online Credit Card Theft Networks

When it comes to the complex and sordid world of credit card theft, it turns out there is at least a little trust among these thieves. A study... read more »

By: Mike Randall • 7/1/13

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Checking Credit Card Receipts Could Affect Your Health

Checking Credit Card Receipts Could Affect Your Health

It seems everything leads to cancer, these days. You can’t do too much of anything without putting yourself at some sort of increased risk. But... read more »

By: Steven Tumulski • 5/27/13