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	<title>Credit card and loan APR...some points of interest</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:20:34 -0500</pubDate>
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        When choosing to have a credit card or credit arrangement howmany of us take an interest in the APR or look into how much ourborrowing will cost us over the year that we have a creditamount outstanding. The APR or annual percentage rate that isused for a credit card or credit facility is our guideline as tohow much interest we will be paying to the financial lender onthe money we borrow. With the competition nowadays to offer uscredit on all matter of consumables we can all to easily forgetthat ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When choosing to have a credit card or credit arrangement howmany of us take an interest in the APR or look into how much ourborrowing will cost us over the year that we have a creditamount outstanding. The APR or annual percentage rate that isused for a credit card or credit facility is our guideline as tohow much interest we will be paying to the financial lender onthe money we borrow. With the competition nowadays to offer uscredit on all matter of consumables we can all to easily forgetthat what we sign for today on a credit card or creditarrangement will inevitably cost us considerably more than theoriginal purchase price if we don't make some preliminaryinvestigations into the total cost of the item including thefinancial lenders interest. So when making your next purchaseusing a credit card, or any other credit arrangement, be sure toenquire first what the APR is and what the total cost of theitem will cost you including the interest. As a basic guidelineobviousl...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Get A Great Credit Card With Bad Credit</title>
	<link>http://www.travelrewardcreditcards.info/389407-How-To-Get-A-Great-Credit-Card-With-Bad-Credit.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:40:27 -0500</pubDate>
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        Credit Cards For Consumers with Poor Credit RatingsEver wondered how and why you can go online and be approved forcredit within seconds? Or receive a pre-qualified loan or creditcard without anyone asking how much money you make? Or why oneinterest rate is made available to your neighbor and another toyou?The answer is credit scoring, a term more and more Americans arelearning about, but still often misunderstand. Your credit scoreis a number generated by a mathematical formula based oninformati...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Credit Cards For Consumers with Poor Credit RatingsEver wondered how and why you can go online and be approved forcredit within seconds? Or receive a pre-qualified loan or creditcard without anyone asking how much money you make? Or why oneinterest rate is made available to your neighbor and another toyou?The answer is credit scoring, a term more and more Americans arelearning about, but still often misunderstand. Your credit scoreis a number generated by a mathematical formula based oninformation in your credit report. This information is comparedto information on tens of millions of other people and theresultant number is a highly accurate prediction of how likelyyou are to pay your bills.Credit scores are used all the time, and if you've applied for amortgage, a credit card or even a mobile phone the rate youreceived was probably directly related to your credit score.People with the highest scores get the lowest interest rates:The higher the number, the better you l...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>What is an Airline Credit Card???</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:26:30 -0500</pubDate>
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        One of the perks associated with todays credit cards is thefrequent flier program. In order to determine which program isbest for you, you should consider whether you will be able toobtain benefits from the dominant airlines in your region. Youshould also try to find out which card will provide the easiestticket with the fewest hassles.Airline-sponsored credit cards permit you to focus on a singleairline. It the airline has a hub in your community, it may beresponsible for most of the routes to ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the perks associated with today's credit cards is thefrequent flier program. In order to determine which program isbest for you, you should consider whether you will be able toobtain benefits from the dominant airlines in your region. Youshould also try to find out which card will provide the easiestticket with the fewest hassles.Airline-sponsored credit cards permit you to focus on a singleairline. It the airline has a hub in your community, it may beresponsible for most of the routes to potential destinations. Asa result, such credit cards can be convenient and economical andcould save you a great deal of money in the long run. One option is Northwest VISA which is offered through U.S. Bank.The card comes in both platinum and business versions'thebusiness variety offers more detailed expense tracking services.Just for signing up, you'll receive , miles. The annual feeis  for the platinum and  for the business card. The cardpermits you to earn miles b...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Secret of Credit Card Numbers</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
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        Have you ever really looked at your credit card and tried tofigure out what that huge string of numbers really means? Dothese card issuers have so many customers that your accountnumber has to be  digits long?You may be surprised to know that all those numbers you seeactually do stand for something, and it's not just who YOU are.Let's take a look.Most of the major credit card companies operate on the samesystem when choosing a credit card number. Other cards like gascards, department store cards...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever really looked at your credit card and tried tofigure out what that huge string of numbers really means? Dothese card issuers have so many customers that your accountnumber has to be  digits long?You may be surprised to know that all those numbers you seeactually do stand for something, and it's not just who YOU are.Let's take a look.Most of the major credit card companies operate on the samesystem when choosing a credit card number. Other cards like gascards, department store cards and phone cards go their own way.Let's concentrate on the ones that all play by the same rules.The very first digit in the series will be a ,,, r . Thisnumber designates the type of card as follows:  a Travel &amp; Entertainment Card like American Express orDiners Club.  Visa and Visa-branded debit cards, cash cards, etc.  MasterCard and MasterCard-branded debit cards, cash cards,etc.  DiscoverAmerican Express and Diners Club use the second digit toidentify the co...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Store Card Versus Credit Card - Which Should You Choose?</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:03:23 -0500</pubDate>
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        Store cards and credit cards have their advantages anddisadvantages, but which is best for you. In this article wepoint out some basics to help you take control of your spending.Store CardsDo you have a store card? How many do you have? Do you know howmuch you are spending on each?Store cards are a great idea if you use them properly, but theycan cause huge amounts of personal financial damage if you donttake control.When you are offered a store card here a few things to bear inmind:.Get very cl...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Store cards and credit cards have their advantages anddisadvantages, but which is best for you. In this article wepoint out some basics to help you take control of your spending.Store CardsDo you have a store card? How many do you have? Do you know howmuch you are spending on each?Store cards are a great idea if you use them properly, but theycan cause huge amounts of personal financial damage if you don'ttake control.When you are offered a store card here a few things to bear inmind:.Get very clear on what the offer is exactly. Most stores willoffer a card with a promotional deal ' say  off any purchasesthat day and for the next week. So what exactly is the offer andhow long does it last?.Sometimes store cards are heavily pushed during a sale.Again, what's the offer ' for example, do you get  off saleitems too?.What are the privileges you get as a store card holder? Doyou get a discount every time you shop? Do you get reward pointsof some kind? Do you g...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Teaching Responsible Credit Card Use</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:34 -0500</pubDate>
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        It's an unfortunate fact that most students never get formallessons in managing their credit and debt. For many youngpeople, their first brush with being responsible credit cardusers won't come till they are in college - away from home andthe guidance of mom and dad. The moment they step on campus, newcollege students will be wooed by major credit card companies,all of them eager to establish themselves as 'the first card inyour wallet'.If your child will be going off to college in the fall, one...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's an unfortunate fact that most students never get formallessons in managing their credit and debt. For many youngpeople, their first brush with being responsible credit cardusers won't come till they are in college - away from home andthe guidance of mom and dad. The moment they step on campus, newcollege students will be wooed by major credit card companies,all of them eager to establish themselves as 'the first card inyour wallet'.If your child will be going off to college in the fall, one ofthe best things you can do for him or her is to get them startedon the right foot to handling credit responsibly. Needless tosay, example is the best way to teach. The more responsibly youhandle your own credit card use, the more likely it is thatthey'll absorb your attitudes toward the use of credit cards. Beyond that, though, one of the easiest ways to teachresponsible credit card use is to cosign an application for oneof the credit cards that is especially designed for stud...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Should You Sign Your Credit Card?</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:21 -0500</pubDate>
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        It sounds like a no-brainer. You receive your credit card in themail, along with a note that tells you, among other things, tosign the back of your credit card immediately. Lately, peoplehave seriously questioned this course of action, pointing outthat if your card is stolen, a thief then has a perfect copy ofyour signature to duplicate. Instead, say many, in the space foryour signature on a credit card, you should write 'Ask for PhotoI.D.'It sounds like good advice. But what do the experts have...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It sounds like a no-brainer. You receive your credit card in themail, along with a note that tells you, among other things, tosign the back of your credit card immediately. Lately, peoplehave seriously questioned this course of action, pointing outthat if your card is stolen, a thief then has a perfect copy ofyour signature to duplicate. Instead, say many, in the space foryour signature on a credit card, you should write 'Ask for PhotoI.D.'It sounds like good advice. But what do the experts have to say?According to all three major credit card companies - Visa,Master Card and American Express, the answer is - sign yourcredit card immediately. In fact, all of them have rules thatprohibit merchants from accepting credit cards that don't have avalid signature. Visa states that a merchant may not complete atransaction UNTIL the card is signed.Bottom line on the question of whether to sign your credit card,then, is yes, you absolutely SHOULD sign your credit card assoon as y...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>UK Credit Card and Debt Consolidation Loans</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
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        Your current situation.You have got several credit and store cards and several loans.You are finding it difficult to make the payments each month.Generally you do make the required payments but this means thatother parts of your like are suffering. Youve got no spare cashfor the occasional night out or weekend away. Even making theminimum payments each month means that the outstanding amountsare never reducing. The equity in your house.If you have owned your house for several years there is a ch...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your current situation.You have got several credit and store cards and several loans.You are finding it difficult to make the payments each month.Generally you do make the required payments but this means thatother parts of your like are suffering. You've got no spare cashfor the occasional night out or weekend away. Even making theminimum payments each month means that the outstanding amountsare never reducing. The equity in your house.If you have owned your house for several years there is a chancethat you have something called equity. This is the difference inthe current value of the house and the total amount of theoutstanding mortgage. So if you have an outstanding mortgage of, and your house is now valued at , you have gotequity of ,. There are certain companies that will lendyou money based on this equity. They are safe and secure in theknowledge that if you default on your payments that they can gettheir money back by selling your house. T...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>My Credit Card Application Was Rejected! Now What?!?</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
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        This article tells you exactly what you need to do if you'reever denied or rejected on any of your credit card applicationsboth online and offline. It may be easier to deal with than youthink... No doubt, you've probably gotten literally hundreds of creditcard applications in the mail and online, and each and every oneof them has said that you've been Pre-Approved. Of course it's natural that this would lead us to believe thatthe application process is simply a formality. After all, you'vebeen a...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This article tells you exactly what you need to do if you'reever denied or rejected on any of your credit card applicationsboth online and offline. It may be easier to deal with than youthink... No doubt, you've probably gotten literally hundreds of creditcard applications in the mail and online, and each and every oneof them has said that you've been &quot;Pre-Approved&quot;. Of course it's natural that this would lead us to believe thatthe application process is simply a formality. After all, you'vebeen approved already so no worries, right? Wrong! Many of theoffers that say you're &quot;pre-approved&quot; don't actually mean forthe credit card. I know it's misleading, but what they're reallysaying is that you've been approved to apply for your card, notactually receive one. Your actual approval will depend onseveral different factors, any of which can keep you off thereceiving end. We'll go over some of the reasons for rejection and what, ifanything, can be done about them. WHY YOU WE...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Reduce (or Eliminate) Credit Card Debt With Balance</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:47:43 -0500</pubDate>
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        pOf course, The best way to get out of debt is not to get into itin the first place - in other words, pay off your credit cardsfully every month. This is really the only way to be debt-free,enabling you to avoid interest and finance charges. None of themajor credit card companies Visa, MasterCard, American Express,or Discover penalize you for doing this. The ideal is to live within your means, spending less money thanyou make. It is a sure way to stay out of credit card debt.The Solution But if ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;Of course, The best way to get out of debt is not to get into itin the first place - in other words, pay off your credit cardsfully every month. This is really the only way to be debt-free,enabling you to avoid interest and finance charges. None of themajor credit card companies Visa, MasterCard, American Express,or Discover penalize you for doing this. The ideal is to live within your means, spending less money thanyou make. It is a sure way to stay out of credit card debt.The Solution But if you are reading this, chances are you've alreadyaccumulated too much credit card debt. Here are youroptions: Option : One thing you can do if you have outstanding balanceson high interest credit cards, is to do a balance transfer ontoa lower interest credit card. Of course you first need to have a balance transfer offer from acredit card company, with a card that has a lower interest ratethan the one you are trying to pay off. Visa, MasterCard,American Express, and Disc...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Use Your Credit Card For Ultimate Financial Advantage</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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        This article explains the importance of establishing goodcredit, and how to use your credit card as a powerful tool forultimate financial leverage. It also reveals exactly what tolook for on a credit card application, and how to calculate thatelusive monthly finance charge.Using a credit card wisely is an important step in building agreat credit rating. If you're trying to re-build your credit orif you're young and just starting out, pay close attention thenext time you receive a new card offer ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This article explains the importance of establishing goodcredit, and how to use your credit card as a powerful tool forultimate financial leverage. It also reveals exactly what tolook for on a credit card application, and how to calculate thatelusive &quot;monthly finance charge&quot;.Using a credit card wisely is an important step in building agreat credit rating. If you're trying to re-build your credit orif you're young and just starting out, pay close attention thenext time you receive a new card offer in the mail or online.When you're trying to build a positive credit history foryourself, using the right credit card makes sense. Making smallpurchases and then making your payments on time each month is asimple, reliable way to build an outstanding credit report. WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON A CREDIT CARD APPLICATIONIf you receive a credit card application that appears to offer alow monthly interest rate, don't make a decision until you turnit over and closely examine the Disclosure Bo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Credit Card Debt</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:55:39 -0500</pubDate>
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        Ah, credit card debt. You've asked yourself the question manytimes, Will I ever get credit again? The answer, althoughseemingly complex, is quite simple: Yes. You can have anotherchance at re-establishing your credit. Filing bankruptcy is thefirst intelligent step taken to wiping out accrued credit carddebt. The next step you'll have to take is to repair your creditreport. In order to do this, you'll need to develop greatpatience while you're re-establishing your credit, as thesethings do take t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ah, credit card debt. You've asked yourself the question manytimes, &quot;Will I ever get credit again?&quot; The answer, althoughseemingly complex, is quite simple: Yes. You can have anotherchance at re-establishing your credit. Filing bankruptcy is thefirst intelligent step taken to wiping out accrued credit carddebt. The next step you'll have to take is to repair your creditreport. In order to do this, you'll need to develop greatpatience while you're re-establishing your credit, as thesethings do take time. Two or three years after you've eliminated credit card debt byfiling bankruptcy, you'll want to start rebuilding good credit.How, you ask? Apply for secured credit cards. Preferably cardswithout annual fees attached to them. Do your research on theinternet to see what others have done in similar situations. Ifyou come across an offer which looks to good to be true, it mostlikely is. Use discretion when giving out Social Securitynumbers and personal information online. Sta...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>15 important credit card terms to consider before applying for a</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:57:44 -0500</pubDate>
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        A credit card is a form of borrowing that often involvescharges. Credit terms and conditions affect your overall cost.So it's wise to compare terms and fees before you agree to opena credit or charge card account. The following are someimportant terms to consider that generally must be disclosed incredit card applications or in solicitations that require noapplication. You also may want to ask about these terms whenyou're shopping for a card.If you don't understand the language, credit card offe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A credit card is a form of borrowing that often involvescharges. Credit terms and conditions affect your overall cost.So it's wise to compare terms and fees before you agree to opena credit or charge card account. The following are someimportant terms to consider that generally must be disclosed incredit card applications or in solicitations that require noapplication. You also may want to ask about these terms whenyou're shopping for a card.If you don't understand the language, credit card offers andstatements could lead you to deep debt -- or at least furiousfrustration. For the big scoop on the fine print, here's whatthese frequently used credit card terms mean..Average daily balance -- This is the method by whichmost credit cards calculate your payment due. An average dailybalance is determined by adding each day's balance and thendividing that total by the number of days in a billing cycle.The average daily balance is then multiplied by a card's monthlyperiodic r...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Does A Credit Card Expire And How Do You Renew It?</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:06:13 -0500</pubDate>
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        Besides the long string of numbers that identify your account,there is a short little series of numbers that makes up yourcard's expiration date. Most of us don't even pay any attentionto that date, but you can bet that the credit card approvalnetwork knows exactly when your card expires, and for goodreason. Actually, there are several reasons, so let's take alook.Top Reasons Why a Credit Card Has an Expiration DateOne of the most simple and uncomplicated reasons the credit cardwill expire is th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Besides the long string of numbers that identify your account,there is a short little series of numbers that makes up yourcard's expiration date. Most of us don't even pay any attentionto that date, but you can bet that the credit card approvalnetwork knows exactly when your card expires, and for goodreason. Actually, there are several reasons, so let's take alook.Top Reasons Why a Credit Card Has an Expiration DateOne of the most simple and uncomplicated reasons the credit cardwill expire is that the magnetic strip will not last forever.Although the plastic card itself is virtually indestructible,the magnetic strip is a little touchier and will eventually wearout. When that happens your card will no longer be readable bycredit card terminals and ATMs.Some institutions use an expiration date as a way ofreconnecting with the cardholder. It gives the company and theuser the opportunity to get together and discuss any issues orcomplaints that the customer may have. It als...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why You Should Refinance Your Credit Card</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
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        Getting the Right Rate Can Save YOU ThousandsA credit card debt can be like the worst sort of trap. Like awound that wont heal, a monthly minimum payment  withceaseless regularity and endless strain on your budget  leavesyour account. Its to pay for the Christmas shopping, or thelast July th party, or your holiday two years ago. You dontknow; frankly you care less  you just want to see it gone. Butwhen your next statement arrives, the hole your minimum paymentshould have burned in your debt is n...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting the Right Rate Can Save YOU ThousandsA credit card debt can be like the worst sort of trap. Like awound that won't heal, a monthly minimum payment ' withceaseless regularity and endless strain on your budget ' leavesyour account. It's to pay for the Christmas shopping, or thelast July th party, or your holiday two years ago. You don'tknow; frankly you care less ' you just want to see it gone. Butwhen your next statement arrives, the hole your minimum paymentshould have burned in your debt is no smaller ' the sore remainsunclosed.Is this situation familiar? Is it you?If it is, you've not heard the worst of it yet. The way thatcredit card companies exist and thrive is by exploiting yourdebt burden. They'll lend and lend and lend, until you get tothe point that the most you can pay back each month is theminimum payment ' usually around . per cent of the balance.The problem with this is that they hit you with a load ofinterest, sometimes amounting to  per cent ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Making A Credit Card Work For You</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:16:02 -0500</pubDate>
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        Boosting Your Credit-Rating With A Well-Managed Credit CardA considerable obstacle standing between many Americans and theconsumer goods they consider a necessary or desirable part oflife is a ready way to pay for them. From a new piece offurniture to a car or even a house an age old problem stands intheir way: MONEY  or rather how to get hold of it.A lucky few earn enough to never have to worry about thisproblem. Many more consumers have lenders simply falling overthemselves with offers of cred...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Boosting Your Credit-Rating With A Well-Managed Credit CardA considerable obstacle standing between many Americans and theconsumer goods they consider a necessary or desirable part oflife is a ready way to pay for them. From a new piece offurniture to a car or even a house an age old problem stands intheir way: MONEY ' or rather how to get hold of it.A lucky few earn enough to never have to worry about thisproblem. Many more consumers have lenders simply falling overthemselves with offers of credit. For a lot of people, however,a poor credit history or a low credit rating stands as aninexorable difference between living the life they want, andlooking with perpetual envy at their neighbor. Even relativelylow cost essentials, such as a vacuum cleaner or television set,can be too expensive if a way of spreading the initial cost isnot available.But it doesn't have to be that way. Credit is available forthose with a lower credit scores, but better still: Borrowingeven relat...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Get A Great Credit Card With Bad Credit</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
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        Credit Cards For Consumers with Poor Credit RatingsEver wondered how and why you can go online and be approved forcredit within seconds? Or receive a pre-qualified loan or creditcard without anyone asking how much money you make? Or why oneinterest rate is made available to your neighbor and another toyou?The answer is credit scoring, a term more and more Americans arelearning about, but still often misunderstand. Your credit scoreis a number generated by a mathematical formula based oninformati...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Credit Cards For Consumers with Poor Credit RatingsEver wondered how and why you can go online and be approved forcredit within seconds? Or receive a pre-qualified loan or creditcard without anyone asking how much money you make? Or why oneinterest rate is made available to your neighbor and another toyou?The answer is credit scoring, a term more and more Americans arelearning about, but still often misunderstand. Your credit scoreis a number generated by a mathematical formula based oninformation in your credit report. This information is comparedto information on tens of millions of other people and theresultant number is a highly accurate prediction of how likelyyou are to pay your bills.Credit scores are used all the time, and if you've applied for amortgage, a credit card or even a mobile phone the rate youreceived was probably directly related to your credit score.People with the highest scores get the lowest interest rates:The higher the number, the better you l...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Credit Card Lingo</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:53:02 -0500</pubDate>
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        Knowing Whats Out There  And What To ChooseThe World of finance can be a tricky game for both the seasonedveteran and the novice borrower. Banks can  by accident ordesign  make even the most simple information seem complicatedand through this unwittingly or not induce their customers togo for products that might not be best suited to their needs.Credit, charge, ATM and debit cards are not all alike. Althoughyou might think that they are basically the same thing  a wayof making payment for purcha...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Knowing What's Out There ' And What To ChooseThe World of finance can be a tricky game for both the seasonedveteran and the novice borrower. Banks can ' by accident ordesign ' make even the most simple information seem complicatedand through this unwittingly or not induce their customers togo for products that might not be best suited to their needs.Credit, charge, ATM and debit cards are not all alike. Althoughyou might think that they are basically the same thing ' a wayof making payment for purchases or means of getting cash ' theyare actually quite different. So as to use these cards wisely,you should know what each one is and how it differs from theothers. Here's some information to help you choose wisely.Credit CardsCredit cards can be a great way of paying for a purchase. Theyare easy to apply for, easy to use, and flexible in theirrepayment options. However, if you carry a balance, credit cardscan be like very expensive loans.A credit card works like this: th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>What to Know When Getting Your First Credit Card</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:49:19 -0500</pubDate>
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        Credit card debt is way too easy to get into these days. Itseems like every time I check my mail there is at least one ortwo pre-approved credit card applications. It doesnt matter ifyou have good credit, bad credit, or no credit; they still sendbushels of these offers everyday. Youre in college and you haveexpenses and no money so you grab one and sign up. Its easy andonly takes a few short minutes and youre approved but little doyou know you just picked up a loaded gun!Its shiny, small, and so...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Credit card debt is way too easy to get into these days. Itseems like every time I check my mail there is at least one ortwo pre-approved credit card applications. It doesn't matter ifyou have good credit, bad credit, or no credit; they still sendbushels of these offers everyday. You're in college and you haveexpenses and no money so you grab one and sign up. It's easy andonly takes a few short minutes and you're approved but little doyou know you just picked up a loaded gun!It's shiny, small, and so accessible when money is tight. Somuch so that we don't feel like we are spending real money untilthe bill comes, and then it's too late. When establishing good credit, one of the things we're told todo is to get a credit card and then use it to spend wisely.Having a credit card is important to having good credit but it'snot everything. A large part of your credit score is comprisedof utility payments, car payments, and other debt like loanpayments. Your credit card is only...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>An Introduction To The Humble, But Oh So Powerful, Credit Card</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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        It's hard to imagine doing business today without credit cards.If you are  of the few who do not own a credit card, youprobably have difficulty renting a car or reserving a hotelroom. On the other hand, if you have a fistful of maxed outcredit cards and want a new one, you have a whole new adventureahead of you, too.Let's start with the basics.  What Is A Credit Card?The dictionary defines a credit card as: A card which can beused to obtain cash, goods or services up to a stipulated creditlimit....	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's hard to imagine doing business today without credit cards.If you are  of the few who do not own a credit card, youprobably have difficulty renting a car or reserving a hotelroom. On the other hand, if you have a fistful of maxed outcredit cards and want a new one, you have a whole new adventureahead of you, too.Let's start with the basics.  What Is A Credit Card?The dictionary defines a credit card as: &quot;A card which can beused to obtain cash, goods or services up to a stipulated creditlimit. The supplier is later paid by the credit card company,which in due course is reimbursed by the credit card holder, whowill be charged interest at the end of the credit period ifmoney is still owing.&quot; In other words, whatever you charge to your credit card has tobe paid back within the credit cycle, or an interest amount willbe applied to the remaining balance. Sometimes, lots and lots ofinterest. Pros and Cons of Credit CardsThe obvious advantage to using a credit card is t...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Find The Best Credit Card Type</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:27:08 -0500</pubDate>
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        There are a variety of credit card types, each claiming to offeryou the best possible deal. Finding the programs and incentivesthat works best for you is key to maintaining a good credit cardhistory. Each type of credit card offer different benefits. Some aregeared toward the individual consumer, while others are set upto work for small businesses. To find the type of card that bestfits your needs, let's review some of the options.  Business CardsA business credit card offers the business owner ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are a variety of credit card types, each claiming to offeryou the best possible deal. Finding the programs and incentivesthat works best for you is key to maintaining a good credit cardhistory. Each type of credit card offer different benefits. Some aregeared toward the individual consumer, while others are set upto work for small businesses. To find the type of card that bestfits your needs, let's review some of the options.  Business CardsA business credit card offers the business owner an opportunityto keep business and personal expenses separate. The card mayoffer special business rewards and saving opportunities that goabove and beyond what the individual card owner has. Since moneymanagement is essential for running a business successfully,this card may offer an expense management service that helpstrack outgoing money. You can obtain additional cards foremployees who may need them for travel expenses and such. Youmay also have a higher credit limit than yo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt Quicker</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:46:55 -0500</pubDate>
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        Here are ten simple tips to help you pay off your credit carddebts sooner. First the boring bit: the first three steps areboring but vital. If you want to take control, you have to knowwhat's going on. Taking control of your finances can feel like astraitjacket, so plan in some light relief for when you achieveeach step - but make sure it doesn't cost much money. Forexample, when you've done step one, invite some friends roundfor a meal, or go for a walk in a favorite park, or treatyourself to t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are ten simple tips to help you pay off your credit carddebts sooner. First the boring bit: the first three steps areboring but vital. If you want to take control, you have to knowwhat's going on. Taking control of your finances can feel like astraitjacket, so plan in some light relief for when you achieveeach step - but make sure it doesn't cost much money. Forexample, when you've done step one, invite some friends roundfor a meal, or go for a walk in a favorite park, or treatyourself to time listening to your favorite album. Repeat yourmini-celebrations as you achieve each step.. It's likely that if you have a credit card debt, you've gotsome other debt too. But whether you have or you haven't thefirst thing you need to do is make a total of all your debts.Don't hide anything - don't pretend it isn't a debt. The morehonest you are with yourself, the sooner you'll get financialcontrol back in your life.. Once you've got all your debts listed and totaled, make a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Find the Right Credit Card for You</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:59:54 -0500</pubDate>
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        Credit cards are a great way to manage your spending and to buythe things you want, without having to wait. But it's importantto find the right card so that it works for you.There are a number of things to consider when looking for theright credit card:Your StatusHow much do you earn currently? Do you own your own home? Do youhave any bad debt? Are you a student or self-employed? Somecredit card lenders have special card deals for people earningover certain limits. Some credit card companies wil...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Credit cards are a great way to manage your spending and to buythe things you want, without having to wait. But it's importantto find the right card so that it works for you.There are a number of things to consider when looking for theright credit card:Your StatusHow much do you earn currently? Do you own your own home? Do youhave any bad debt? Are you a student or self-employed? Somecredit card lenders have special card deals for people earningover certain limits. Some credit card companies will offer cardseven though you have bad debt. So, first think about the keyfeatures of your status and see if that helps you narrow downyour search.How Much Can You Afford to Repay?People often think first about how much they want to borrow on acredit card. But it's better to come at it from the other way.How much can you afford to repay each month? Most credit cardsask for a minimum repayment, which is usually set around a fewdollars or a percentage of the total amount you owe. ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Credit Card Debt Problems</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
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        What to Do If You Hit the Debt MireWhen debt goes bad, it becomes more than just a financialproblem. It can take over your life. If you have a debt problemthe earlier it is handled and dealt with, the less likely itllturn into a crisis, and the more money youll save in thefullness of time.The very nature of borrowing means that interest increases overtime and if it isnt dealt with promptly, it can spiral out ofcontrol and land you into trouble. Particularly with creditcards, when interest paymen...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What to Do If You Hit the Debt MireWhen debt goes bad, it becomes more than just a financialproblem. It can take over your life. If you have a debt problemthe earlier it is handled and dealt with, the less likely it'llturn into a crisis, and the more money you'll save in thefullness of time.The very nature of borrowing means that interest increases overtime and if it isn't dealt with promptly, it can spiral out ofcontrol and land you into trouble. Particularly with creditcards, when interest payments are large, and a minimum paymentoffers a seemingly manageable solution; what is actuallyhappening is this: the balance is being eroded like the seabites away at the shore. It'll disappear into the oceaneventually, but might take many years to do so. What you need isa more radical approach, where chunks of debt are eaten awayeach month.Being in debt can be a stressful time. Many people are scared totell husbands, wives, friends ' anyone. There's a kind of stigmaattached to...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Boosting Your Credit Score To Get The Best Credit Card Deal</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:24:21 -0500</pubDate>
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        Making Your Credit Rating Work For YouOne of the basics of getting the most competitive credit carddeal in the market is to ensure you have the best credit recordpossible. Few of us are lucky enough to be earning a six-figuresalary, and many people are likely to have other financialundertakings that a potential lender will want to take intoaccount. None of this, however, should preclude you from gettinga top bracket credit rating. Getting a credit score of  maybe beyond some consumers, but lifti...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Making Your Credit Rating Work For YouOne of the basics of getting the most competitive credit carddeal in the market is to ensure you have the best credit recordpossible. Few of us are lucky enough to be earning a six-figuresalary, and many people are likely to have other financialundertakings that a potential lender will want to take intoaccount. None of this, however, should preclude you from gettinga top bracket credit rating. Getting a credit score of  maybe beyond some consumers, but lifting your credit rating to apoint at which lenders will furnish you with some of their bestdeals is not an insurmountable task.It can be a stressful time applying for a new line of credit.Many consumers get upset when applying for a new credit cardwhen they find out their credit score is low, and they have poorcredit.A lower credit score can impact the amount of money thatfinancial institutions will lend you. It can also impact on therate of interest at which you borrow. In so...]]></content:encoded>
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