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10 Steps to Break the Credit Card Habit

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If you’re a Type A credit card user, chances are you know it whether or not you are willing to admit it. If you can answer yes to these questions, then a lifestyle change is in order. Do you pay interest fees when you send in your credit card payment? Have you ever paid your ... Continue reading this article…

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Ten Tips for the Holidays: Avoiding Credit Card Traps

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It’s not unusual for even the most savvy credit-card-carrying consumer to fall into some of the most popular traps for spenders set by credit issuers. I write about using credit cards wisely, but unfortunately, many who don’t get penalized with interest and fees. Even those who always pay their credit card bill in full are ... Continue reading this article…

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Reader Question: Credit Freeze Worthwhile?

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TV Girl wrote into Consumerism Commentary (and a few other blogs, so I expect to see responses elsewhere) with the following question about credit freezes: I’ve been listening to Dave Ramsey talk on his radio show about freezing your credit report, but I haven’t heard much (if anything) about this issue in the pf blogosphere. ... Continue reading this article…

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Guide to CitiBank Credit Cards

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Every so often, I’ve been going through some of the more popular credit card issuers and presenting a list of their credit cards, highlighting some of the better programs for rewards. So far, I’ve looked at the best credit cards from American Express and Capital One. Credit cards can be dangerous tools in the wrong ... Continue reading this article…

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A Credit Card With No Late Fees?

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Over the last year or two, credit card companies in general have been ratcheting up fees, perhaps to make up for more and more people who are learning to avoid them and to pay for the generous rewards they have been offering until recently. For example, it’s difficult to find full 0 percent balance transfer offers. ... Continue reading this article…

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Money Magazine’s 7 Best Reward Credit Cards

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Updated: Here are 15 Credit Cards With the Best Rewards. This month’s issue of Money Magazine contains an article with credit card recommendations for a variety of spending types. Here’s the run-down. For big spenders: Blue Cash from American Express. This card offers an introductory 0 percent APR on purchases for six months, but the best ... Continue reading this article…

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Credit Cards, Part 1: The Good

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If you listen to gurus like Dave Ramsey, you may find yourself feeling like you’re listening to a sermon in which the evil character is the credit card rather than the devil. Perhaps the two are interchangeable. Yes, credit card companies use marketing to lure customers with the hope of making tons of money in ... Continue reading this article…

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Money-Saving Tips for Shopping Online

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This is a guest post by Jacquelyn Lynn, a widely published business writer and experienced online shopper. She is the author of Online Shopper’s Survival Guide and maintains a blog, Online Consumer Advice and Commentary. Shopping online is the easiest way to find the lowest price for whatever it is you want. But there are ... Continue reading this article…

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