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Credit Card Expenses Are Killing Your Budget! (21 Oct 2006) Do you know the costs associated with your credit card? Do your really know? Many people assume they do but aren't aware of the hidden fees that many credit card companies are charging you month after month. In fact, if you don't keep a close eye on your credit card, you may end up paying hundreds of extra dollars per year—without ever knowing it! And if you're trying to budget your money, those hidden fees can add up!
Saving Money with Credit Cards (21 Oct 2006) Having a credit card is a wonderful convenience for those times when you don't have immediate access to your cash. It can allow you to purchase something on time for which you can pay later, thereby giving you the ability to afford something NOW that you'd have had to save for later.
Credit Card Disclosure Table – Do You Understand It All? (21 Oct 2006) In addition to the APR (annual percentage rate) and the finance charges, most credit cards have a number of 'fees' associated with their use. Some fees are unavoidable with a particular card (like an annual fee or a program participation fee), while others are triggered by certain circumstances.
Addressing Bad Credit Card Debt (21 Oct 2006) As credit cards become ever more popular as a means of payment, credit card pushes forward as a major financial problems in many households. It is important to understand exactly what a credit card is and how it can affect your financial well-being if it is not properly used.
Preventing Credit Card Mess (21 Oct 2006) How to manage your credit cards so that you will never fall into credit card mess? There are four pillars in preventing the accumulation of credit card debts.
Finance - Money, Money (21 Oct 2006) Finance is a big word for some of us. It's a little scary. Maybe you immediately go to thinking about "high finance."...
Boosting Your Credit Score To Get The Best Credit Card Deal (21 Oct 2006) One of the basics of getting the most competitive credit card deal in the market is to ensure you have the best credit record possible. Few of us are lucky enough to be earning a six-figure salary, and many people are likely to have other financial undertakings that a potential lender will want to take into account. None of this, however, should preclude you from getting a top bracket credit rating.
Why Your Credit Score is Important (21 Oct 2006) Your credit score can either haunt you or reward you. It all depends on how you handle your credit and payment activities. Your credit score determines what interest rates you will pay and if you are even approved for a loan or a credit card at all. In addition, your credit score can play a factor in renting your next apartment or getting hired from a potential employer.
What is on Your Credit Report? (21 Oct 2006) Your credit report is a very important piece of the puzzle in your financial picture. It contains a historical record of your personal and financial information including a listing of your current and past debts and the timeliness of your payments. The information contained on your credit report is looked at by many people including lenders, credit card companies, landlords, telephone and cable companies just to name a few.
Which Credit Bureau Should I Use To Check My Credit Report? (21 Oct 2006) There are three main credit bureaus in the United States; Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Each bureau collects your personal and financial information which is then sold to lenders such as banks, credit unions, credit card companies, mortgage and auto loan lenders.
Credit Crunch: Get Your 2008-2009 Loans Now Before They Dry Up! I’ve been warning students about the credit crunch on the horizon for a couple of months now in this blog. Now the crunch is really here and it’s going to impact you in a very personal way…in your ability to pay for college. So forget about the past posts if you want and let’s get [...]
One of our most popular pages this month is hidden! I just reviewed our traffic statistics for Student Platinum, its been a good month for us but I was surprised to see that our second most popular page is one that’s not even directly linked to from the site. The page is a resource page for high school students and first year college students. It [...]
The Best Auto Insurance Tip Ever Want to be smart about how you approach auto insurance? Ever wonder about how to set your deductibles? Here is how I kept my insurance payments low by setting a high deductable and then only having to pay $150 of my deductable anyway. I recently crashed my 2007 Ducati GT1000 motorcycle last Friday on the [...]