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		<title>Five Great Reasons Why You Need A Zero Percent Apr Credit Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jewel Chesson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chances are the moment you see a zero percent APR card offer in your mail, you consign it to the "junk" section and proceed to scrutinizing your bills. But think again - it may not be as important as paying your electricity, but it MIGHT help you in paying your electricity. That is because qualifying for a zero percent interest card might be the best thing you ever did once you are aware of the five benefits of having such a card in your wallet ready for use.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chances are the moment you see a zero percent APR card offer in your mail, you consign it to the &#8220;junk&#8221; section and proceed to scrutinizing your bills. But think again &#8211; it may not be as important as paying your electricity, but it MIGHT help you in paying your electricity. That is because qualifying for a zero percent interest card might be the best thing you ever did once you are aware of the five benefits of having such a card in your wallet ready for use.</p>
<p>Transfer high interest credit card balances. If you have a card, or more than a few cards which you are desperately trying to pay off amidst soaring finance charges, then you can simply transfer those balances onto your zero APR card. If you are paying twenty percent interest on another card and have stopped using it because all you can afford to pay each month is the minimum balance, this is a great option for you. Not only are you able to pay off those older balances much easier, this gives you more clout when it comes to purchasing.</p>
<p>You can consolidate your debts on one single credit card. For people with several credit cards that are maxed out, consolidating them all onto one 0 APR card is the perfect way to pay down the debt quickly. With a single zero APR card, your payments would go entirely to the principal as long as you are within the zero APR promotional period, instead of satisfying only the interest.</p>
<p>Transfer high interest rate loan balances. If you have a few loans, like a car loan, where you are paying an unconscionable rate, you can use your card to pay it off without interest involved. Pay it off at the bank with the 0 APR credit card and then make your interest free payments to the card to pay off this balance.</p>
<p>No interest financing can enable you to make ritzy purchases. Planning to buy some furniture or an appliance? Is your family&#8217;s next grand vacation long overdue? Your zero APR credit card can allow you to make these lavish purchases without having to worry about finance charges.</p>
<p>Up your credit score. Of course, this can only be achieved if you meticulously pay your monthly bill, even if the balance may be high due to other loan or credit card balances transferred onto your zero APR card.</p>
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		<title>TD Bank Credit Card Products FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carry Davis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TD Canada Trust offers many different credit card products, among which travel cards, reward cards, low rate cards, and secured cards.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TD Canada Trust offers many different credit card products, among which travel cards, reward cards, low rate cards, and secured cards.</p>
<p>Toronto Dominion US Dollar Credit Cards</p>
<p>Travelers to the US can check the TD US Dollar Visa Card, going with a 19.99 percent interest, a fee of $35 USD, and included benefits such as emergency travel assistance, free supplementary cards, and others.</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardreview.ca/TD-Canada-Trust--credit-cards--14/">Toronto Dominion Reward Credit Cards</a></p>
<p>Among the rewards credit cards offered by the bank are Drivers Rewards Visa, TD Rebate Rewards Visa, and others. The Gold Elite is a credit card offering 1 percent cash rebate on purchases charged to the card, rebates every time the client uses the card, unlimited service calls, and membership in the Deluxe TD Auto Club. There is a family coverage for you, your partner and all single children under 22 years of age. The retail value is $118 for both partners or $79 per partner.</p>
<p>Another card to check is the Classic Travel Visa.</p>
<p>Other cards to look into are the First Class Travel Visa Infinite, the Platinum Travel Visa, and more. The Travel Visa Infinite offers convenient travel options and the possibility to make reservations through any agency or site. Clients get a welcome bonus of 20,000 points upon approval. You get three points for every dollar spent, nine to the dollar for travel purchases online, and six for one dollar for travel purchases made by phone. The annual fee is $120. Another credit card to check is the Platinum Travel Visa, offering 15,000 points with the first purchase, 6 points for every dollar spent on travel products online, 4 points for every dollar spent on purchases over the phone, and 3 points for every $1 spent on all other purchases.</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardscanada.net/td-bank-credit-cards">TD Canada Trust Low Rate Credit Cards</a></p>
<p>The TD Emerald Visa Card is an excellent low rate card. The annual fee is just $25. The interest rate is equivalent to the TD prime rate plus an additional rate ranging from 1.75% t? 9.75%. Low rate cards like this one are a good idea for people who carry balances on their credit cards, because this way they can lower their monthly interest charges, save money on interest, and get preferred rates on car rental through Avis Car Rental in Canada and the U.S.</p>
<p>Toronto Dominion Secured Credit Cards</p>
<p>Toronto Dominion offers secured credit cards to persons with no credit history, recent immigrants, those who want to rebuild their credit history, as well as persons with financial difficulties. You have to make a deposit at the bank, and these funds are used to back your card, hence the term &#8220;secured&#8221;.</p>
<p>Toronto Dominion Cashback Credit Cards</p>
<p>The TD Gold Elite Visa is a credit card for clients who want to get cash back, earning them 1 percent cash rebates. Clients get cash back when they use the card to do shopping, pay bills, and more.</p>
<p>TD Bank No Annual Fee Credit Cards</p>
<p>One card offered with a 19.99 percent interest, no annual fee, and benefits such as personal banking services, rental discounts, and free supplementary cards is the TD Gold Select Visa Card.</p>
<p>TD Bank Business Credit Cards</p>
<p>The Business Travel Visa and Business Visa are two good options for business clients of TD Bank. The latter is offered with an annual fee of $50, a 19.99 percent interest rate, travel and protection services, banking services, and more.</p>
<p>Want to know more about credit cards go to <a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardscanada.net">TD Bank credit cards</a>.</p>
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		<title>No Annual Fee Credit Card FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Trenton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for Canadian no annual fee credit cards with rewards, there are various offers to look into. The top recommended products in this category for Canadians are the MBNA Best Western MasterCard, the MBNA Sony MasterCard Credit Card, and the Capital One Aspire Gold MasterCard. American Express also offers two varieties of no annual fee credit cards - the AIR Miles Credit Card along with the AIR MILES Gold Business card. Obviously, you can choose from a variety of offers, suitable for individuals and business owners.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for Canadian no annual fee credit cards with rewards, there are various offers to look into. The top recommended products in this category for Canadians are the MBNA Best Western MasterCard, the MBNA Sony MasterCard Credit Card, and the Capital One Aspire Gold MasterCard. American Express also offers two varieties of no annual fee credit cards &#8211; the AIR Miles Credit Card along with the AIR MILES Gold Business card. Obviously, you can choose from a variety of offers, suitable for individuals and business owners.</p>
<p>The MBNA Best Western MasterCard is one offer to check, going with no annual fee and a welcome bonus of 20,000 bonus points with the first qualifying purchase. You earn 1.5 points on charging purchases worth one dollar, while over $50 in cash advances earns 50 points. Additional rewards points can be earned by shopping at MBNA&#8217;s retail partners. This credit card is featured with a standard rate of 19.99 percent on purchases, cash equivalents (cash advances), and cheque cash advances/ balance transfers. The standard rate increases by 5 percent to the default rate if you make late payments two or more times within twelve billing cycles. Mind that they are consecutive.</p>
<p>The MBNA Sony MasterCard Credit Card is another credit card offer for persons who look for <a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardreview.ca/no-annual-fee-creditcards-14/">no fee credit card</a>. You are entitled to a welcome bonus of 2,000 points with the first purchase. Every dollar in purchases earns one Sony Point, and points double on purchasing Sony merchandise. You qualify for double points only if you shop at authorized Sony dealers. You can redeem your Sony Points for games, entertainment, electronics, etc. The interest rate on this card is 19.99 percent, while the default rate is set at 24.99 percent.</p>
<p>The Capital One Aspire Gold MasterCard is another option to check, going with no annual fee. There is no annual fee if you add another authorized user as well. Every dollar in purchases earns the cardholder one reward mile, and the anniversary bonus is 1,000 points. The annual interest rate on cash advances, balance transfers, and purchases stands at 19.8 percent. Benefits include purchase assurance, price protection, baggage delay insurance, and more. You are a likely applicant for this credit card if you have a combined household income of at least $30,000, want to earn rewards, and do not carry a balance. On the other hand, it may not be good for you, if you typically charge $1,000 or less a month Finally, you won&#8217;t qualify for this card unless you have an excellent or good credit score.</p>
<p>The Delta SkyMiles Gold MasterCard is another <a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardscanada.net/capital-one-credit-cards">credit card</a>, which goes with no annual fee and rewards. Every dollar spent in Delta purchases brings you one point. A welcome bonus is offered with the first purchase, in the amount of 2,500 points. The interest rate on this card is also 19.8 percent.</p>
<p>Need a new credit card, then visit the credit card FAQ and find many <a target='_blank' href="http://www.creditcardreview.ca/credit-card-articles/">great credit card offers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Great Advice On Improving Your Credit Score</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Margaret Burgess</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Determining how much we live our lives is our credit scores. We use our credit to buy practically everything. When we apply for a loan, we can receive reasonable interest rates with the help of our good credit scores. In fact, since credit scores are a reflection of our financial health, everyone looks at our credit scores, from landlords to insurance companies to utilities. A healthy credit score may determine what various agencies will charge for their services. Today, even employers check personal credit scores before offering a job.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Determining how much we live our lives is our credit scores. We use our credit to buy practically everything. When we apply for a loan, we can receive reasonable interest rates with the help of our good credit scores. In fact, since credit scores are a reflection of our financial health, everyone looks at our credit scores, from landlords to insurance companies to utilities. A healthy credit score may determine what various agencies will charge for their services. Today, even employers check personal credit scores before offering a job.</p>
<p>If we know more about credit scores and the factors that affect them, then we may be able to build a positive credit history. But how they are maintained by the various credit reporting agencies is the first thing we need to look at.</p>
<p>Three major credit bureaus &#8211; Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion &#8211; calculate credit scores. Though they use the same methods and formula to calculate scores, they sometimes come up with a different rating for various reasons. It&#8217;s likely that one agency have more updated information about an individual. A creditor may have shared information with one agency only, but not with the others. While checking on our scores, creditors take the average of the three scores from these three agencies.</p>
<p>When it comes to credit scores, they range between 300 and 850. Excellent for obtaining mortgage financing at low interest rates is a score of 680 and above. If you have a credit score of 621 and 679, this is an average score and you would have to pay a slightly higher rate of interest. Making us potentially unreliable and harder to obtain credit is a credit score of below 600. Credit repair steps should be taken immediately when a credit score falls below 600.</p>
<p>These are the following factors affecting credit scores and basic steps you can take to maintain an accurate credit score rating with the credit bureaus.</p>
<p>Payment history and the current credit/debt held should be routinely checked.</p>
<p>The length of credit history is a determining factor. Naturally, the longer a &#8216;good&#8217; credit history, the better.</p>
<p>Do not close old or paid off accounts. These show the credit history length and contribute to higher credit scores.</p>
<p>Pay off debts to improve credit scores.</p>
<p>Making payments on time. Delayed payments appear on credit reports and adversely affect it.</p>
<p>An individual&#8217;s race, sex, age, level of education, or marital status has no bearing on a credit score, nor does the fact that an application for credit was previously turned down.</p>
<p>Enabling us to receive credit and loans at good rates is taking care to maintain a high credit rating. Our credit score is a reflection of how we manage our finances and a determining factor for many aspects of our lives. How to have a healthy credit history is what we need to know early on as this is the best way to avoid bad credit and limited loan options in the future.</p>
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		<title>Credit Cards &#8211; What&#8217;s On The Horizon For 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham Bailey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some indications that the credit card industry is recovering since the issuers are getting competitive with each other for the best clients. You can get a bonus of up to two hundred dollars if you spend a certain amount in three months or so. As people start spending again, credit card issuers will be competing for your business. These account opening bonuses aren't going anywhere and will even possibly get better.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some indications that the credit card industry is recovering since the issuers are getting competitive with each other for the best clients. You can get a bonus of up to two hundred dollars if you spend a certain amount in three months or so. As people start spending again, credit card issuers will be competing for your business. These account opening bonuses aren&#8217;t going anywhere and will even possibly get better.</p>
<p>It will be easier to get credit. During the crisis, it was difficult to be approved for a credit card or any kind of loan at decent APR unless unless your credit history was top notch. Now that credit ratings for many people are moving up, card issuers are ready for your business. People with good to excellent credit will find it easier getting a credit limit increase. This can be a great for your credit score as long as you don&#8217;t go on a spending spree. Your credit rating gets a boost when when your utilization ratio is low (the amount of credit used compared to the level of credit you are allowed).</p>
<p>Credit card use will continue to rise. A big part of the reason is because people who got shut out of credit during the recession crisis are now being invited to try again. Many folk who had simply cut back on their spending are breaking out the plastic again. Be careful though &#8211;  If you&#8217;ve been on a strict budget due to a job loss or similar event, make sure you ease back in gradually.</p>
<p>Consumers with less-than-perfect credit are welcomed back. The APR may be better than last year, but the predator lenders are out there. Consumers who have credit scores lower than six hundred need to be especially careful and check out all the fine print. The average APR on a credit card for people with low credit is 25%, but some rates can go up to almost 50 percent for those with bad credit scores.</p>
<p>Its the year of balance transfers! Credit cards with zero percent introductory interest rates on balance transfers aren&#8217;t particularly new, but now consumers are starting to recover from the effects of the recession, credit card issuers can see there are people who want to remove recession-induced debt. The lengthiest intro period at the moment is twenty one months. Perhaps we&#8217;ll see two years or more at some point. It hasn&#8217;t been that long since Discover once offered a two year intro period, so it does happen. Once again, be careful of any transfer fees, which could be from 3 to 5 percent of the transferred balance. </p>
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<p>Want to find out more about <a target='_blank' href='http://creditbuildercreditcards.info'>credit builder credit cards</a>, then visit Graham Bailey&#8217;s site on how to choose the best <a target='_blank' href='http://startercreditcards.biz'>starter credit cards</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Consumers Benefit from Co-Branded Debit Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathy Green</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Co-branded cards also known as payment cards are one of the best marketing tools that businesses can have. This is mainly because of their ability to attract new and new customers. The cards provide attractive benefits to the consumers.</p>
<p>The co-branded debit card programs involve an association of highly esteemed credit card providers such as MasterCard and VISA, the business enterprises and the banks. This feature of being associated with such popular credit card brands adds a lot of credibility to the businesses.</p>
<p>The cards that come under the co-branded debit card programs provide high levels of security to the consumers. With these cards, the customers can easily conduct their transactions without fearing any kind of fraud or scam or without worrying about their card being misused by cheaters.</p>
<p>With the help of the cards, the businesses can provide their customers with bonuses, discounts, cashbacks to the customers. This feature increases the brand loyalty of the customers largely and attracts them towards the businesses.</p>
<p>The customers can use these cards to make payments for their expenses on various other locations such as gas stations, retail outlets and all the other places, which accept co-branded cards as a payment method. This feature of the cards provides high levels of flexibility to the customers in terms of making payments.</p>
<p>The other benefit that businesses provide to the customers is that they offer prepaid cards under the co-branded debit card programs. Through these prepaid cards, the customers can spend only that much amount of money that they have in their account.</p>
<p>The other benefit that these cards provide is that they can make payments for almost all their purchases. The consumers can even use the cards to make payments over the Internet and from the comfort of their home.</p>
<p>A lot of customers living in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East are already gaining huge benefits from the use of the co-branded cards. The fraud or scam prevention feature of the co-branded cards has earned them a lot of popularity among the consumers.</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.credocard.com">Prepaid Cards</a> and <a target='_blank' href="http://www.credocard.com/?page_id=768"> credit cards </a> provide attractive benefits to consumers.</p>
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		<title>5 Valuable Tips to Eliminate Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan Henry</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being financially tangled is difficult. Nothing is more lucrative than a peaceful financial status-no creditors to keep haunting you. But to some this is a ceaseless pursuit. Stop chasing against the wind and follow these five straightforward guidelines to free yourself from excessive financial obligation.</p>
<p>1. Be a responsible payer, the earlier you settle your accounts the lesser your chances of being charged with tax loans. Nowadays it is difficult to trust, but your creditors took a risk on you hopeful that you would mutually benefit from the agreement. This is a win-win situation. Your creditors earn from your loan (through the interest) and you will gain a favorable credit report that is very crucial in determining your credit score.</p>
<p>2. Save money. You never know when the need for reserves arises. You should set aside a significant amount for contingencies. Because it is during these situations that borrowing money is needed. Substantial savings will compensate these costs and frees you from incurring serious financial obligation. If saving money is not your personality, try harder. Start keeping a small percentage of your earnings, keep it in the bank, then make regular deposits thereafter. If you fail, don&#8217;t despair. Keep trying. It always takes time to change for the better.</p>
<p>3. It is not a fact that bankruptcy will get you out from debts, in most cases it does the opposite. You might not know the process which happens upon filing bankruptcy. First you will be asked to write a list of all your creditors. Then you will be requested to inform all your creditors through a formal letter reporting that you filed for bankruptcy. The next event that will happen will be a lot more difficult because you will be forced to divulge all your asset information breaking the walls of your private life. Of course there will be a court room trial which is made to investigate your financial restructuring plan which will be attended by a lot of people. Another disadvantage of filing for bankruptcy is the filing fees you need to pay which is around $5, 000. You can decide on how to settle your balance, usually it would take 2 to 5 years for that which you need to pay on monthly installment base.</p>
<p>4. Manage credit card use. Credit card is not a uncommon in the United States. As a matter of fact, you can easily find someone who maintains as much as ten cards anywhere. Using a credit card is more convenient than paying cash. However, you need to understand that next to the ease which credit cards provide is the greater responsibility of paying your accrued financial obligations. It is a fact that credit card holders are more inclined to spend more than their usual spending; thus accumulating excessive debts. Here&#8217;s a tip: Keep two credit cards only-one for your business and the other for your personal expenses. And avoid using department store cards. These cards compel greater interest rates than other credit cards.</p>
<p>5. Go for low credit limits. In choosing credit cards it is not always good to go for a high credit limit, because you are likely to incur higher spending than the usual. Just go for an average credit limit so it will be easier to manage.</p>
<p>Hope you find this article interesting and informative. So good luck and have a debt free living&#8230;today!</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Co-Branded Cards Businesses can&#8217;t Ignore</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathy Green</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The co-branded cards sometimes referred to as paycards function as the best marketing tools for the businesses. This is mainly because the cards allow the businesses to attract new customers as well as retain their existing customers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The co-branded cards sometimes referred to as paycards function as the best marketing tools for the businesses. This is mainly because the cards allow the businesses to attract new customers as well as retain their existing customers.</p>
<p>The co-branded debit card programs are necessarily an association of banks, highly reputed credit card companies such as MasterCard and VISA and business entities. This allows the customers to gain all the benefits that come with the use of these cards, which bear the name of such highly reputed credit card companies.</p>
<p>The customers get a high level of security with the use of these cards. The cards prevent the chances of fraud or scam or any kind of misuse of the cards by the cheaters. Due to this, the customers can conduct their transactions safely and securely.</p>
<p>The other advantage of these cards is that the customers can make purchases over the Internet with the help of the cards. This feature allows the customers to shop from the comfort of their home and in turn attracts them to the businesses, which enhances their customer base.</p>
<p>The customers can use these cards at variety of places to make their payments. The customers can use these cards at gas stations, retail outlets, and other shops.</p>
<p>The businesses can expand their customer base to a large extent with the help of these cards. The customers can provide their customers with highly attractive discounts, cashbacks and bonuses to the customers.</p>
<p>The businesses can also provide co-branded cards under the co-branded debit card programs. Due to this, the customers can spend money they have in their account. This prevents them from falling in a credit trap.</p>
<p>Today, a lot people in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East are already enjoying the benefits offered by the co-branded cards provided them to businesses. The scam or fraud reducing feature of the cards have made them immensely popular among people.</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.credocard.com"> Prepaid Cards</a> and <a target='_blank' href="http://www.credocard.com/?page_id=768"> credit cards</a> prove beneficial to the consumers.</p>
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		<title>You Only Need One Credit Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Crabtree</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember well being invited to dinner by my boss, which was really good. When it was time to pay, he produced his wallet with a flourish and handed over up his Gold American Express Card. The waiter glared at the familiar card and solemnly stated, "We do not take those cards in this establishment, sir." Incredibly, as this was some time ago, he didn't have any other credit cards and I was left to settle up with my humble Visa card.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember well being invited to dinner by my boss, which was really good. When it was time to pay, he produced his wallet with a flourish and handed over up his Gold American Express Card. The waiter glared at the familiar card and solemnly stated, &#8220;We do not take those cards in this establishment, sir.&#8221; Incredibly, as this was some time ago, he didn&#8217;t have any other credit cards and I was left to settle up with my humble Visa card. </p>
<p>Of course, nowadays most people have various cards, which is intended to give maximum financial flexibility, but is this true? If you consider it, why does anyone need more than one credit card? It doesn&#8217;t really make any sense at all. Naturally again, some strange people parade their stock of cards as a type of status symbol, a measure of their success. In fact, it might be said that it is some indication of their failure that they have to showcase themselves in this way.</p>
<p>There is a bit of a problem that often happens with holders of multiple credit cards &#8211; I know, because I&#8217;ve done it. It&#8217;s not too difficult to get over extended financially and  making that huge error of using one card to pay the installment on another. It gives some short term relief but the end result is the same. It&#8217;s far better to bite the bullet, tell yourself you your debts are too big and take some action. What is the correct action? </p>
<p>Well, start using a credit card in the right way, which is to afford you the capability of buying something you don&#8217;t have the money for at the moment, but can pay over a longer term. This is terrific for Christmas and vacations, for instance. For daily things like gas, and groceries, I would never use it. If you get to the stage where you are using three or four credit cards in sequence, or regularly use cards for every day expenses, then its time to change your ways. You need to look at the various ways to change the situation.</p>
<p>The ultimate aim is to use just one credit card &#8211; the challenge is to return to this ideal situation, and also not to use it for items need to live daily, because this is what your salary is for! The outcome will depend on by credit score, but let&#8217;s assume it&#8217;s pretty healthy, which means you may have large amount of revolving debt, but haven&#8217;t defaulted on your payments yet. </p>
<p>Believe it or not, you are in rather a powerful position! There are card issuers who will let you transfer existing balances to one of their products, and also charge you no interest for up to 18 months. This is the opportunity to reduce your balances and get control over your finances, perhaps even pay off the debt entirely.</p>
<p>Looking to find the best deals on <a target='_blank' href='http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Card-Tips---Disputing-Your-Credit-Report&amp;id=6797396'>credit builder credit cards</a>? Visit Peter&#8217;s site for advice about <a target='_blank' href='http://ezinearticles.com/?Starter-Credit-Cards---Managing-Your-Personal-Finances&amp;id=6792964'>starter credit cards</a> for you.</p>
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		<title>The Relevance Of Your Credit Score And Some Ways To Act To Keep Your Credit Healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham Bailey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A credit rating is a lot like a school report. It contains a 3-number "grade", which represents someone's credit worthiness to possible future creditors, major banks, insurance companies, mortgage companies and possibly employers. The bigger your rating, the better will be your chances of getting credit. Here's how you can control your debts, and enhance your credit report.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A credit rating is a lot like a school report. It contains a 3-number &#8220;grade&#8221;, which represents someone&#8217;s credit worthiness to possible future creditors, major banks, insurance companies, mortgage companies and possibly employers. The bigger your rating, the better will be your chances of getting credit. Here&#8217;s how you can control your debts, and enhance your credit report.</p>
<p>Examine Your Credit Report. There are 3 big credit reporting bureaus today, and by applying to these agencies, its possible to get a copy of the report, so that you can closely examine it. Just as if you were using a small toothed comb to remove knots and dead hair, you should examine your credit report with a careful regard for erroneous information, or similar abnormalities. Examine any wrong payment, credit limit, or collecting detail that you really feel doesn&#8217;t belong there. It&#8217;s true that some typewriting errors or numeric mistakes frequently appear on some credit reports, so its prudent to get a copy of the report at a minimum once every year.</p>
<p>Pay Your Commitments At The Right Time. Always ensure that you pay all of your monthly commitments on time. Tardy payments or missed installments will really have a big impact on your credit rating. If you don&#8217;t pay some of your bills at the time, get ready to get some bad marks on your credit report. To keep clear of any negative credit report entries, set up regular monthly payments for automatic payment from your bank checking account, in this way you won&#8217;t have to deal with the collection agencies in future years.</p>
<p>Balance Your Credit Card Commitments. No matter if you have several credit cards, take care to spend prudently and manage your credit card commitments. If you haven&#8217;t got enough money to re-pay a current credit card balance at present, try asking for a loan from a someone in the family or close friend, so that the debt will be removed from your account, and your credit report gets a useful boost. Look for the best low interest rate credit cards.</p>
<p>Take Care When Loan Shopping. If you continuously look around for loans, or apply to several lenders over a short time, your credit rating will certainly experience a large drop. Try to make a group of loan inquiries inside a particular time frame, such as one every couple of weeks, so your credit ratings stays healthy, and won&#8217;t experience big drops, and so losing the confidence of lenders.</p>
<p>According to credit professionals, a credit rating within the range 300 to 580 means that you&#8217;ll just be approved for loans which attract really high rates of interest. A credit rating within the range 651 to 710 indicates that you should be eligible to get credit at medium rates of interest, and a rating of 751 and more signifies that you are eligible to get the most competitive and reasonable loans to consumers.</p>
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