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Guidance and resources for the U.S. credit card market. Topics for credit card holders and potential applicants.
Looking for a Credit Limit Increase?
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 03/15/2008
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Helpful tips to get a higher credit limit.
The Student's Guide to Credit Card Use
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/29/2008
- Credit Cards
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Students should take advantage of their learning years to develop sound debt management skills.
The Danger of a 0% Introductory Rate Credit Card
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/28/2008
- Credit Cards
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These popular offers can bring trouble to unsuspecting credit card users.
Good Uses for a 0% Introductory Rate Credit Card
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/28/2008
- Credit Cards
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Take advantage of this interest-free loan.
Stoozing, and its Side Effects
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/24/2008
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This technique, popularized in the UK, utilizes capital from the credit card companies to earn back a little of the interest that credit card users pay.
The Balance Transferring Act
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/22/2008
- Credit Cards
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A credit card balance transfer may buy you some interest-free time to pay off debt.
Getting Your First Credit Card
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 12/9/2007
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Your first credit card paves the way for you to build your credit history.
Don't Get Caught in the Minimum Payment Trap
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 12/6/2007
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Here's a real eye-opener if you don't pay your credit card balance in full each month.
Get the Most From Your Credit Card
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 12/3/2007
- Credit Cards
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Rewards are a popular credit card benefit; be sure you are actually being rewarded.
Variable Rate vs Fixed Rate Credit Cards
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 12/2/2007
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Why variable rates are favored by card issuers and how a fixed rate can change.