If you’re saddled with high-cost credit card debt it can feel like you are in a prison. That expensive old debt weighs down your credit rating so it’s hard to refinance at a lower rate. And because so much of your income is going towards your pricey interest costs, you don’t have much cash left […]
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If you use your credit cards wisely your life will be much easier. But if you get into trouble with that plastic you can end up in a world of pain. Here’s how to avoid credit card debt in the first place. And if you’ve accumulated credit card debt, you’ll find several easy-to-use ideas to solve the problem once and for all.
Do You Really Need Credit Card Insurance?
Credit card insurance claims to make your credit card payments for you if you are unemployed or encounter some other financial hardship.. Many card companies push this coverage and pitch you on it when they send you your monthly statement. Is it a good deal? Let’s find out together. How Much Does Credit Card Payment […]
How to Use Your Credit Card Overseas Safely
If you use your credit card overseas, you know what it feels like to be taken to the cleaners. Many tack on as much as 3% on every transaction. Others have a fixed fee every time you use the card overseas or hit the ATM. If you spend $5,000 while you’re on vacation, these credit […]
5 Ways to Solve Your Spouse’s Credit Card Problems
Do you have a problem with your spouse’s credit card behavior? If so it’s not hard to imagine why. Some couples are so far apart on finances and spending that they find it difficult to make the credit card payments. The easiest place to both overspend and incur more debt is with those little pieces […]
Are Disposable Credit Cards A Good Idea?
It sometimes seems as if nearly everything these days is disposable, and apparently so are some credit cards! Disposable credit cards —also known as “throw away” credit cards—have actually been around since the early 2000’s so they’ve had time to work through the system to see if they have any tangible advantages. And the reviews […]
How to Use Your Credit Card to Become a Millionaire
If you use your credit card intelligently, you could be well on your way to a 7 figure net worth. No, I’m not suggesting that you lean on your credit card to invest in Facebook. What I’m saying is that you can emulate the credit card habits of millionaires (and avoid credit card tricks) in […]