Let’s face it: no one intends to get way over their heads with credit card debt. Most people get their first credit cards with great intentions – to establish a solid credit history for use later in life. However, over time, charging purchases just becomes a way of life, and soon we struggle with our debt load.
A credit card is not the evil entity that many have pictured it to be. You can use credit cards wisely and benefit substantially from them, but you will have to start thinking before you buy! …more…
7th August 2009 at 4:43 pm

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In order to prevent identity theft by use of credit cards and credit card fraud, there are several steps that credit card holders may take to keep themselves and their credit safe. The more obvious steps to take, such as not loaning out your card, not leaving it lying around, keeping your card in sight whenever possible, and not giving out the number to people without first verifying their legitimacy, are only the beginning. …go on…
1st July 2009 at 9:44 am

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It’s good practice to keep open only the financial accounts that you currently use. It’s not always the best choice to close out credit card accounts you seldom use, however. These guidelines will help you decide whether or not you should say good-bye to your credit card account. …continue…
24th May 2009 at 6:59 pm

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There are several credit card options for students who are having problems with money in general. While more financially stable students could benefit from a regular low-interest credit card, other students in Australia may benefit from the following institutions’ credit card offers extended to those over the age of 18.
Commonwealth Bank offers no annual fee on their credit cards with “Student Options.” In order to receive this credit card, interested parties are required to have a Streamline Account, which is the bank’s savings account. …more…
22nd May 2009 at 3:40 pm

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Credit cards can be trouble in the wrong hands, but careful use of your credit card can help your credit score. These strategies can help you use your credit card as a financial tool while increasing your credit rating. …go on…
14th May 2009 at 7:43 pm

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The sooner you realise how additional fees and charges can diminish your ability to manage your finances, the better off you’ll be. Don’t do want my husband and I did, which was to accept these fees as a “necessary evil” in our lives. We used to say things like, “There’s no way to get away from these fees,” or “They’re all just a part of dealing with money.” We don’t say these things now because we’ve come a long way in the financial responsibility department.
Financial institutions love to apply fees whenever they can. That’s why you need to understand the details of your account. If you write an “insufficient funds” check, be prepared to pay dearly for it. Not only will you be paying your bank a hefty sum of money, you’ll owe the merchant a big fee, too. Bad checks tend to happen in groups of two or more, usually because you have no idea how much money is in your account. It is absolute chaos when you have several bad checks hitting your account at one time. You will be charged an overdraft fee for EACH check and EACH merchant will charge a fee. When you don’t have much money to begin with, all these fees can really hurt your finances. …read on…
12th May 2009 at 7:32 pm

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