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Credit card issuers are perpetually offering cardholders the opportunity to sign up for additional account services designed to afford them a great measure of protection against unforeseen circumstances which may prevent them from being able to make their payments on time such as job loss,… Continue reading

If you have ever come across tons of credit card offers in your mailbox then you are absolutely aware of the fact that banks, credit unions and other lenders never relent in their efforts to get you signed up. Signing up requires giving these companies access to your personal details.Credit card… Continue reading

A credit card can be an incredibly useful financial tool to have at your disposal, enabling you to pay for things easily and efficiently. However, credit cards can lead users into big debt trouble if not used responsibly. Figure out how to make your credit cards work for you rather than against… Continue reading

Business-branded credit cards can provide many benefits to you as a small business owner if used prudently and managed carefully. Here are some advantages:Keep Your Expenses SeparateIf you combine your personal and business transactions onto a single non-business credit card, you are running the… Continue reading

Since 2008, many consumers have found themselves in a bind when it comes to getting credit, and then once they get the credit, they find it hard to pay off their balances. In 2010 alone, credit card issuers had to charge off 11 percent of bank accounts. A charge off occurs when a consumer is… Continue reading

Watch out! Everything that glitters isn`t gold. This rule applies to your credit cards as well. Be wary of credit card issuers and advertisements that promise to improve your credit score with a “gold” or “platinum” credit card. Credit card issuers use this tactic to entice consumers, but these… Continue reading

JP Morgan Chase & Co., America`s second largest bank, is leading the way and in an act of financial kindness, JP Morgan Chase & Co. decided to waive some of its late fee for customers who were affected by Hurricane Irene this past weekend. According to banks spokesman, Thomas Kelley, the… Continue reading

With the passage of the CARD Act of 2009, banks are expected to lose $20 billion of dollars nationwide, according to the Nilson Report. With revenue losses so extreme, the banks and credit card issuers are beginning to implement new ways to charge to consumer to build up revenue. Banks across the… Continue reading

By demanding clarity and transparency from creditcardissuers, the CreditCARDActof 2009 is providing the industry with much needed consumer-friendly legislation. The law puts new regulation on how banks deal with interest rate hikes, introductory offers, and delinquent payments. But some things that… Continue reading