Jan 06

Like most credit cards there, the best balance transfer credit cards can be a great help to your personal financial situation if used in a responsible manner.

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Balance transfer credit cards are developed for customers who need to combine all their debts on one card. The card company will usually announce a low-interest card, offering even a 0 interest rate for a short period of time in order to attract new customers. The benefit to you is that you can use the new card to pay other debts that may be a high interest rate, without adding much to interest payments required on your new card. The debt is combined at one card and then you theoretically have a period where you can pay the debt completely. Read more…

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Jul 02

 

Credit card rewards come in all shapes and sizes. We have reviews for five credit cards with rewards that you can use toward the purchase of a new vehicle. If you’re not on the market for a new car, the rewards on these credit cards can be used for parts and service. At least one card even lets you give rewards to a family member shopping for a new car.

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May 22

Those who have good credit often receive a variety of credit cards in the mail, which are already approved and ready to be used. Companies send these out to customers who they know are a very low credit risk, in the hope that they will start using them. The cards can be activated after receiving them, which allows them to then be used by the consumer, up to the pre-set credit limit that comes with the card, as long as the cardholder has agreed to the contract, verified their identity and set up their pin number with the credit card company.

The question is, however, should consumers activate new cards which they receive in the mail. Many people do activate nearly every card that they receive, and there are advantages and disadvantages on both sides. While it can be useful to have several different options when it comes to credit, and a large amount of available credit, the disadvantage is that it can be tempting to have that much credit available, and some consumers will see it as an excuse to spend, which can turn into a problem very quickly when the bill comes due and the minimum payments are totaling up.

There are, however, some advantages to opening credit cards when they are received in this way.

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Apr 12

With credit card debt in the United States constantly rising each year, many cardholders are making the decision to switch to products with lower interest rates and better terms and conditions. Every day tens of millions of credit card offers are sent out in the mail to prospective cardholders who are on the lookout for a more appealing credit account. Unfortunately, after being tempted by short-term promotional gimmicks many cardholders act impatiently and switch to a card which will put them in even more debt in the long term. By considering the following information before switching credit cards, it is possible to minimize the amount of debt incurred and maximize financial freedom.

Looking Beyond the Promotional Period

Instead of simply considering the promotional interest rate, it is even more important to review the ongoing rates and conditions that will be applied once the promotional period is over. Thoroughly review each prospective cards terms and conditions, especially those related to interest-rate penalties and late fees. Preferably, look for a card issuer that charges one-time late fees rather than penalty interest rates, as a higher interest rate will ultimately create more debt than a single fee.

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Mar 28

It’s been long overdue, but the list of the best cash back credit cards has finally been updated.

Is there a viable replacement for the sorely missed Schwab Visa card? What cards are worth looking at? Are there cards missing from the list? Check it out!

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