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Managing Credit Cards to Raise Your Credit Score
18 July 2005 "Two years ago I had terrible credit, and you were kind enough to steer me to a credit card company that would give me a card. Now I have three cards, and my credit has improved some, but not enough?how do I manage my cards to earn the highest possible credit ... more...

Raise Credit Score by Paying Delinquencies?
December 21, 1998, Revised November 19, 2004 Many borrowers reason that since delinquencies reduced their credit score, paying off the delinquencies should raise it. When this doesn't happen, they wonder why. "My mortgage broker said that my credit score was ... more...

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Credit Report
Credit Report A report documenting the credit history and current status of a borrower's credit standing, detailing a borrowers credit history including payment history on revolving accounts (eg. credit cards) and installment ... more...

Prime Rate
Prime Rate In North American banking, the prime rate is the interest rate a banks charge to their best or "prime" customers. Each bank will quote a prime lending rate. Many institutions quote prime rates established by large money center commercial banks such as ... more...

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Why Credit Cards are a Bad Idea
Credit cards are just so convenient, arent they? Theres no need to carry any money with you ever again: you can just take one with you to the shop and pay the exact amount just by handing it over. If you havent been paid yet, then you dont need to worry, because the money will still be there.When ... more...

How To Use Your Credit Cards Wisely
Are you one of the thousands pulling your hair out trying to figure out how you're going to pay your credit card bills? Using your credit cards wisely and sensibly will help you avoid financial problems and establish a strong credit rating, so here's some information to help you get your credit ... more...

What are Credit Cards?
In layman's terms, credit card is a small piece of plastic that easily fits in your wallet and acts as a substitute for cash. However, that's really a layman's definition. A credit card is actually an agreement of credit between you (the person who uses the credit card) and the financial ... more...

Student Credit Cards
STUDENT CREDIT CARDS With graduate debt averaging over 12,000, the ability to spread the cost of further education using a student credit card is obviously attractive. Adding to their appeal is the fact that these cards are relatively easy to obtain. Unlike many standard credit cards, they are ... more...

Credit Trap: What They Don't Tell You About Credit Cards In College
In industrialized nations, going into debt starts early. It's easy for an eighteen-year-old to get credit cards and fall into debt, especially if they're headed for college.I remember my first year in college as a 17 year old. Credit card offers were plastered all over the university campus. I ... more...

Credit Cards
Credit cards are a form of unsecured credit. The issuer is extending you a line of credit, usually tacking on all sorts of little surprises in the fine print. This type of credit is probably the most commonly used.If you have a great credit rating, youre probably bombarded with offers of new ... more...

Getting It Even With A Bad Credit Rating
Yes, you can get a credit card even if you have a bad credit rating. So if you have been refraining from applying for a credit card because you have a bad credit rating, you can take a sigh of relief. However, this does not demean the importance of a good credit rating. In fact this could be your ... more...

Our World Of Credit Cards! Which One Is Right For You
There are not many of us who do not have a credit card these days. But, not all of us are as wise in the area of understanding how they work and how they make money. There are many types available to the young and old. Student credit cards even begin to get teenagers into the world of credit cards. ... more...

Payroll Cards Improve Direct Deposit Participation
It has been estimated that 50 percent to 60 percent of employees paid in the United States participate in a direct deposit service offered by their employers for payroll funds. This is a growing trend as there are many benefits to employers and employees alike. Direct deposit involves a series of ... more...

7 Compelling Reasons Why A Prepaid Debit Card May Be Just The Financial Tool You Need
Prepaid debit cards are great financial tools and may be just the financial tool you need. Here a seven compelling reasons why:1. A prepaid debit card helps you stay out of debt because the money you spend is your own. Credit cards encourage you to spend money you don't have, thereby giving you a ... more...

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