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> <channel><title>Credit Cards Blog &#187; credit score</title> <atom:link href="http://blog.creditcardsco.com/tags/credit-score/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com</link> <description>Credit card news, credit card offers resources and information for visitors with banking needs</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:28:31 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Comparing Prepaid Card Offers</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/comparing-prepaid-card-offers.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/comparing-prepaid-card-offers.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:01:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prepaid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[application fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank customers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coinstar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[direct deposit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[employment history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[green dot prepaid card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[green dot prepaid mastercard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[guaranteed approval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mastercard logo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid debit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3280</guid> <description><![CDATA[The prepaid debit and credit card sector remains hot. Many like the absence of APRs and late fees. The trick is finding one with low fees.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/comparing-prepaid-card-offers.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Using Balance Transfer Credit Cards</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/using-balance-transfer-credit-cards.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/using-balance-transfer-credit-cards.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:42:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Balance Transfer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blueprint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[co-branded]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3131</guid> <description><![CDATA[Balance transfer credit cards are designed to help you save money. By not reading the terms and conditions. you might end up paying an even higher AR. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/using-balance-transfer-credit-cards.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Redefining the Credit Scores to Garner Credit Card Approvals</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:29:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blueprint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit scores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intro apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2940</guid> <description><![CDATA[As it turns out, Americans with good credit scores are getting approved for credit card offers that up until recently required excellent credit scores. Here are a few of our picks if you're looking to strengthen or rebuild your credit history.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Black and Blue, Platinum and Gold</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/black-and-blue-platinum-and-gold.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/black-and-blue-platinum-and-gold.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:23:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Card Rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amex]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[black card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bonus points]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[concierge service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit histories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[instant approval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards points]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa black card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2797</guid> <description><![CDATA[Have excellent credit and wondering which rewards card is best? Here, we review four of the most impressive, including Visa Black, AMEX Platinum, AMEX Rewards Gold and AMEX Blue Sky.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/black-and-blue-platinum-and-gold.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Prioritizing Debt &amp; Savings</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/prioritizing-debt-savings.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/prioritizing-debt-savings.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:41:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spending habits]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2501</guid> <description><![CDATA[Many of us are wondering what we should be focusing our attention on these days: paying down our credit card debt or working on building our savings. Here are a few questions you should be asking yourself. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/prioritizing-debt-savings.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Cards for Rebuilding Credit</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-for-rebuilding-credit.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-for-rebuilding-credit.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:54:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit histories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit reporting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[guaranteed approval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[no annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa credit card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1959</guid> <description><![CDATA[The tough economy has forced many Americans to redefine their financial tools. Here are a few of the best credit cards for rebuilding your credit history.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-for-rebuilding-credit.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Justifying More Than One Credit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/justifying-more-than-one-credit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/justifying-more-than-one-credit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:48:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cardholder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fuel cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards points]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1903</guid> <description><![CDATA[After a tough recession, we're now reconsidering the importance of multiple credit cards. If you're disciplined, it might be a great way to strengthen your financial bottom line. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/justifying-more-than-one-credit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Experian Hit by Computer Glitch</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/experian-hit-by-computer-glitch.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/experian-hit-by-computer-glitch.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit monitoring services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hsbc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1649</guid> <description><![CDATA[Experian suffered a major computer glitch last week that continues to affect many HSBC card holders.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/experian-hit-by-computer-glitch.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Not All Prepaid Debit Cards Are Created Equal</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/not-all-prepaid-debit-cards-are-created-equal.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/not-all-prepaid-debit-cards-are-created-equal.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prepaid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank of america]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[checking account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial crisis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IRS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid debit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[readydebit]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1621</guid> <description><![CDATA[The prepaid or re-loadable sector of the financial industry is the fastest growing of all financial products. Learn more about these convenient tools designed to help you manage your money.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/not-all-prepaid-debit-cards-are-created-equal.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Cards and Mortgages</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:20:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit limit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dti]]></category> <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1397</guid> <description><![CDATA[Preparing to buy a new home takes a lot of preparation. Do you know you should be doing even five years before you begin your search for a new home? Your credit card history plays a significant role.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Celebrities Influencing Your Credit Card Choices</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/celebrities-influencing-your-credit-card-choices.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/celebrities-influencing-your-credit-card-choices.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:56:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank of america]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chelsea Rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[frequent flyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kardashian kard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pre paid cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid debit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[richard blumenthal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rush card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa credit card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1374</guid> <description><![CDATA[Celebrities influence nearly every aspect of daily life, but do you really want them to influence your financial choices?  Some are definitely better than others, but a healthy dose of common sense and making choices right for you is always the way to go.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/celebrities-influencing-your-credit-card-choices.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>A Credit Card that Charges 79.9% APR?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-that-charges-79-9-apr.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-that-charges-79-9-apr.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:47:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash advance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards for bad credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit histories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[premier bank]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1274</guid> <description><![CDATA[How high is too high when it comes to credit card interest rates?  One company is charging nearly 80% APR - and consumers are flocking to it!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-that-charges-79-9-apr.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>5 Questions Concerning Your FICO Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:56:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FICO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[line of credit]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1218</guid> <description><![CDATA[For most, a FICO score is presumed as a mysterious entity, waiting to pounce upon the aloof or uninformed. Most people remain unawares as to what their FICO grade is, or what factors are participant to its calculation. Upon reading this article, you'll gain improved insight into the inner workings of a FICO score. And you'll demystify that which remains with us for the remainder of our natural lives.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Identity Guard or Lifelock: Which One is Right for Me?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/identity-guard-or-lifelock-which-one-is-right-for-me.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/identity-guard-or-lifelock-which-one-is-right-for-me.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:27:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ID Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Special Offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[finances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[id protection service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity guard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lifelock]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[which id protection service to use]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1150</guid> <description><![CDATA[The world is online, there is no doubt about it. With that the world economy has gone online as well and has made the largest global marketplace in human history. Just as in the open air Roman markets thousands of years ago, in this digital market there are thieves waiting to pounce.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/identity-guard-or-lifelock-which-one-is-right-for-me.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Features of the Granite Secured MasterCard Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/features-of-granite-secured-mastercard-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/features-of-granite-secured-mastercard-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:55:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Credit Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[benefit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash advance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[deposit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[freedom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[line of credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[transfer]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1091</guid> <description><![CDATA[The real beauty of this Secured credit card is that it is original and is also designed for those who have had problems and issues obtaining credit or cards and loans. So you do not have to be perfect in your credit.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/features-of-granite-secured-mastercard-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Are Instant Approval Card Applications Really Instant?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/are-instant-approval-card-applications-really-instant.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/are-instant-approval-card-applications-really-instant.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:06:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card application]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial institutions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[instant approval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[instant credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[save]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1085</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are misconceptions regarding instant approval credit card applications. Advertisements can make you think that you can get a credit card almost as quickly as a pizza man can deliver your order.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/are-instant-approval-card-applications-really-instant.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What is a Fraud Alert?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:44:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit freeze]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[frauds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[invest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[resolve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seven years]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1064</guid> <description><![CDATA[A fraud alert is a by-product of Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. It is one of the provisions of the act designed to reduce and curb the incidence of identity theft and misappropriation of information.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>TOP 10 Benefits of Having Credit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/top-10-benefits-of-having-credit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/top-10-benefits-of-having-credit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:05:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[benefit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[freedom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[improve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1000</guid> <description><![CDATA[Credit cards are everywhere. It is nearly impossible to get through the modern economy without one. Many people have to make the decision whether or not they want a credit card, and, as with any financial decision, have to do some research as to why they should get one.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/top-10-benefits-of-having-credit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Being Responsible with Student Credit Cards</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/being-responsible-with-student-credit-cards.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/being-responsible-with-student-credit-cards.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:20:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Student]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college students]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emergency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[finances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rent]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=948</guid> <description><![CDATA[When used responsibly, credit cards for college students are an excellent way for college students to learn financial responsibility.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/being-responsible-with-student-credit-cards.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Fair and Free Credit Reporting</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:38:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit reporting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equifax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=866</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Recent Credit Laws Affect Teens</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/recent-credit-laws-affect-teens.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/recent-credit-laws-affect-teens.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:38:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[C.A.R.D. Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cardholder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college students]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit issuers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[deposit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FICO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new laws]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid debit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teenagers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[universities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[young adults]]></category> <category><![CDATA[youngsters]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=599</guid> <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/recent-credit-laws-affect-teens.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Build Credit History With The Public Savings Bank Secured Visa</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:56:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash advance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equifax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FDIC-insured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[public bank secured visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=558</guid> <description><![CDATA[The article describes how the Public Savings Bank Secured Visa can help people with problem credit rebuild their credit history. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shutting Down a Credit Line Can Damage Your Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:15:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[citi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[citi card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card users]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[negative impact]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new laws]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=499</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Debt Settlement Companies &#8211; Good or Bad ?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/debt-settlement-companies-good-or-bad.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/debt-settlement-companies-good-or-bad.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:33:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt Consolidation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amount]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt settlement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt settlement company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[frauds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[offer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[settlement industry]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=378</guid> <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/debt-settlement-companies-good-or-bad.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Balance Transfers Can Improve Your Credit Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/balance-transfer-can-improve-your-credit-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/balance-transfer-can-improve-your-credit-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:25:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Balance Transfer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[12 months]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[high interest rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=373</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/balance-transfer-can-improve-your-credit-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Credit Card Balance Transfers Affects your Credit Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-credit-card-balance-transfers-affects-your-credit-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-credit-card-balance-transfers-affects-your-credit-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:01:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Balance Transfer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[balance transfer cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit reporting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=301</guid> <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-credit-card-balance-transfers-affects-your-credit-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-many-credit-cards-should-i-have.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-many-credit-cards-should-i-have.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:29:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[applying for multiple cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how many cards should i have]]></category> <guid
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