People who own a credit card can either enjoy its benefit or be threatened by its possible problem. The former happens if you know how to manage your debts. The latter will happen if the card will be abused and balances bloat. To maximize the use of the card, cardholders are looking for low rate credit cards so that they can only pay low interests in case they fail to pay the debts on time. Most holders understand that it is the interest rate that causes high payments from balances of the cards.
Fortunately, there are many companies that offer low rate credit cards. In fact, when you search through the web, you will notice most offers are targeted towards low … (more) July 24, 2009

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No matter how hard you would want to avoid incurring uncalled for credit card debt, this seems to be almost impossible with the skyrocketing credit card interests that come with each purchase you make using your plastic. Applying for a credit card with a zero interest rate may appear very appealing in this case but before you go ahead and jump on the first offer that comes your way, read on to see through the two faces of zero percent interest credit cards.
This option is commonly made available by credit card providers through introductory offers. The terms will depend on your overall credit history, credit limit, and the company itself. Therefore, if you have bad credit records and you need … (more) May 23, 2009

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There are so many consumers who have fallen behind on credit card payments and other financial obligations it seems no longer taboo to admit you have had some financial setbacks. In fact, getting help to control your debt is a popular topic these days as many consumers realize the seriousness of debt.
Every individual can be credit worthy again, not matter what happened in the past. Being credit worthy allows you the option to select from the best rates and terms for credit cards, loans, mortgages, and the like. Getting a boost to your credit score is even more important now than ever before because it takes a higher credit score, 730 +, to be deemed as having excellent credit. Rebuilding … (more) May 10, 2009

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People with good or excellent credit have a broader range of credit card offers to choose from. And the deals they can qualify for usually come with better terms and more favorable features than card offers that bad, fair or no credit owners are eligible for.
Though good credit gives you more opportunities to get the best credit card for you that will perfectly fit your demands, you often face the product-mix problem. The variety of plastics is so wide that it is extremely easy to get lost in the jungle of credit card offers. Balance transfer cards, rewards credit cards, low interest plastics, business credit cards, cards with instant approval -  Which one is your Mr./Mrs. Right?
Low interest credit cards … (more) May 2, 2009

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I’ve been using this credit card from Citibank – Citi Diamond Preferred card for about two years. I am 100% satisfied. It doesn’t grant any incentives, but it has low APR and a 12 months introductory period on purchases and balance transfers. And it was so disappointing to hear that Citigroup is going to raise interest rates for consumers who haven’t had an increase over the last two years.
I hoped the news was hearsay, since Citigroup made a commitment to Congress and to tens of millions of credit card owners in early 2007 not to raise interest rates until an account expires. I looked through financial news rolls on the Web and it turned out that Citi actually reneged on … (more) November 17, 2008

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Interest rate is one of the first-to-take-into-consideration credit card features when it comes to choosing a credit card. The two basic types of interest rate you can have on your plastic are fixed rate and variable rate.
A variable rate means that your interest can vary due to the Federal Reserve’s moves, changes on the credit card market or whenever your lender finds it appropriate. Here is how variable rate is calculated. The Fed sets the prime rate, which becomes a basic component of your interest that cannot be changed by a creditor. Then a credit card issuer adds a certain percentage to it, having checked or credit score and credit history. As a result you get, say, the prime rate … (more) August 13, 2008

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