Getting Rid of Credit Card Fees

May 24, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  No Comments

Credit cards are often known for the high fees that are associated with the credit cards and the somewhat hidden costs that are associated with the credit card. Learning about these fees can help to save the surprise that can come at the end of the month   Here are some of the culprit credit card fees that can be easily avoided by customers who are aware of the common charges: Over-limit fees can be avoided by keeping the balance of the

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Getting out of the Paycheck to Paycheck Trap

Getting out of the Paycheck to Paycheck Trap

May 6, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  No Comments

Living paycheck to paycheck can take a toll on the finances. Once you have entered the living paycheck to paycheck trap it can be hard to escape without learning the techniques that can help you to make the most of your income Getting out of the trap of living paycheck to paycheck can be simple, but there are certain techniques that must be employed to ensure that this is made possible. Here are some of the methods that should be employed

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Five Tips to Increase Your Credit Rating

May 1, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  No Comments

Whether you anticipate a large purchase in the near future including a home or a vehicle and would like to ensure that the credit is in the best possible shape before obtaining financing for these purchases. Here are some tips that can be used to increase the credit score to ensure that you are going to be eligible for a low interest rate: Ensure that all bills are paid on time each month. Credit card and other expenses within the household

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Five Mistakes That can Hurt Your Credit Score

April 20, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  No Comments

Did you know that there are common mistakes that are made that can impact the credit score substantially? Learning about these mistakes can help to ensure that you are not one of the thousands of customers per year that falls victim to a lower credit score, and these mistakes. Here are five common mistakes that should be avoided to ensure that you are able to maintain a high credit score and therefore can easily develop a beneficial and positive relationship with

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Tips for Negotiating a Lower Interest Rate

April 16, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  No Comments

Although credit cards can be associated with high interest rates, there are many things that you can do to reduce the interest rates that are associated with your credit cards. The interest rate can largely determine the expense that comes with the debt, from the amount of money that is charged each month and can cause the minimum payment to become quite high especially when debt is carried from month to month. Many consumers aren’t aware that the interest rate can

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Methods to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

April 16, 2010  |  Credit & Debt Advice  |  1 Comment

Credit card debt can seem overwhelming with credit card bills that keep arriving in the mailbox and credit card minimum payments that just seem to get higher and higher. How much of my budget should I allocate to debt repayment? Experts recommend paying no more than fifteen percent of the budget to debt repayment to ensure that you are able to maintain control of the budget. Although it is possible to create an aggressive repayment plan through this method, it is important

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