Credit Card Articles

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Mortgage

The responsibility of owning a home can be scary, especially in this troubled economic environment. Use these 5 strategies to safeguard your mortgage in the face of economic disaster.

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Credit Card Advance an Alternative to HELOC?

Getting a home equity loan can be difficult these days. Is getting a cash advance on a credit card a reasonable and simpler alternative when you need money for a home improvement or other major expense?

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New Credit Card Rules Could Bring Higher Fees

New credit card rules are taking effect this week - which for consumers, could be a mixed blessing.

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Congress Ponders Tougher Rules for Credit Card Companies

Credit card companies may soon have their hands tied, as Congress proposes legislation that limits how and when card issuers can raise rates and assess fees.

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Be Proactive about Credit Card Rate Hikes

Credit card interest rates are on the upswing. You may not be safe from the increases, even if you always pay your bills on time.

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Credit Versus Debit Cards: Know the Differences

As the economy continues to crumble, consumers are becoming increasingly mindful of their financial options. Understanding tools like credit cards and debit cards is smart money management. It can keep you out of debt and...

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Credit Card Changes to Help Consumers

Judgment day for credit card companies has come and gone. The federal government announced that the purveyors of plastic have been too harsh on their customers. A crackdown looms in 2010, one that will have severe consequences...

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False Alarm: No Credit Card Forgiveness from Uncle Sam

For people drowning in credit card debt, the hope that Uncle Sam's cavalry is coming appears to have been dashed. The Treasury Department nixed any type of a debt settlement program after a roundtable meeting of banks and...

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Will Your Credit Card Limits be Cut Back?

Consumers should be on the lookout for notices from credit card companies. They may look like junk mail, but the information inside may be anything but-it could describe the new terms of your card. With consumer credit already...

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Credit Card Companies Analyzing You, Again

The credit crunch is causing some knee-jerk reactions by credit card companies. Shaken by the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis, they're reevaluating consumer credit. Then, they're shrinking card limits and charging...

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