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Being Responsible with Student Credit Cards

24 August 2010

When used responsibly, credit cards for college students are an excellent way for college students to learn financial responsibility.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Credit Card Basics, Financial Planning, Student

Fair and Free Credit Reporting

2 August 2010

According to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, all Americans are entitled to one free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. This means that you can see how you stack up with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion every year.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Financial News, Report & Score

Recent Credit Laws Affect Teens

7 July 2010

The article you’re about to read is designed to inform readers about credit cards that have an amount of money already added to them. We’ll examine the new C.A.R.D. Act that passed last year and has recently been set into motion…



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1 Comment | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Choosing Cards, Credit Card Reform, Financial Planning

Build Credit History With The Public Savings Bank Secured Visa

18 June 2010

The article describes how the Public Savings Bank Secured Visa can help people with problem credit rebuild their credit history.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Bad Credit, Choosing Cards, Report & Score

Shutting Down a Credit Line Can Damage Your Score

12 June 2010

If your credit card company tries to stick you with extra charges, your first instinct may be to close out your account. This isn’t always the best idea. Continue reading to find out how shutting down your card could end up hurting your FICO score.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Credit Card Basics, Financial Planning, Report & Score

Debt Settlement Companies – Good or Bad ?

25 April 2010

More than 1,800 debt settlement companies have sprang up in Texas and New York within the past 4 years. This is probably due to the economy and the fact that a higher than ever number of Americans are in debt.



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2 Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Credit Card Debt, Debt Consolidation

Balance Transfers Can Improve Your Credit Score

6 April 2010

It doesn’t matter if you have good credit or are trying to rebuild yours, improving your credit score will always help you. You can take advantage of things like balance transfers to aid you in your goal, but you need to understand their intricacies to ensure that it will work properly for you.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Balance Transfer, Report & Score

How Credit Card Balance Transfers Affects your Credit Score

28 November 2009

Believe it or not, credit card balance transfers take a toll on your credit score but to what depth depends on your situation. This post explains the general concept behind balance transfers and gives information on how reckless balance transferring may affect your credit score.



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No Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Balance Transfer, Credit Card Tips, Report & Score

How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?

7 October 2009

The question of how many credit cards becomes too much to have is constantly on the lips of American consumers. The die has been cast with financial experts aligning themselves for and against the multiple credit card issue. Here’s what we think, plus a few tips to manage your finances should you already own multiple credit cards.



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3 Comments | Author: CreditCardsCo | Categories: Choosing Cards, Credit Card Basics, Credit Card Tips




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