The Top Five Contributors to Bad Credit

April 25, 2011

Credit card debt can be extremely difficult to recover from, especially after it has had a significant effect on the credit score. Avoiding credit card debt is relatively easy, however, especially if the proper practices are employed. read more…

How to Decide Which Credit Card to Apply for

March 21, 2011

By choosing the right credit card it is possible to avoid unfair fees and late penalties, while also minimizing the amount of interest incurred with each purchase. Choosing a credit card can be a complex process due to the plethora of marketing tactics used by card issuers. read more…

A Guide to Rebuilding Credit in One Year

September 26, 2010

Many people believe that rebuilding poor credit takes several years of strict expenditure control and budgeting. While this is true in certain extreme situations, most people can actually rehabilitate their credit within one year, using the following five-step process.
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Applying for a Credit Card with No Credit

August 19, 2010

The credit card market is highly competitive, and options are available for almost everyone. But for those people who haven’t yet earned a sound financial reputation, those options are more limited. Credit card applicants without an established credit rating may be subjected to exorbitant fees and higher interest rates. But everyone has to start somewhere, and having a credit card, even one that’s not the best, and making responsible payments is an excellent way to build good credit. The following information can  help anyone select their first credit card.
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The Negative Effects of Universal Default

July 19, 2010

Universal default is a term that is often feared and avoided in the credit industry. In fact, the term it avoided so much that many cardholders have never even heard it and are not familiar with its meaning.
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