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Survive the Credit Crisis

The financial turmoil in global markets is not only a headache for economists and businesses - customers cannot help but feel the sting of the credit crunch too. More and more people have to turn to credit cards trying to make both ends meet. The number of credit card delinquencies is ever-increasing, the cost of living has gone up, the unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in March.
Card companies and banks face hard times, as the delinquencies hit all the records. For investors, this situation is not so attractive, that's the reason why creditors bear unbelievable losses. To recoup them, they become stricter to cardholders, especially to those who have problems with credit. Learn how you can survive the credit crunch and keep financially afloat!

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Credit Card Crackdown

These days, when credit crisis hits cardholders, no one is fully protected against interest hikes and exorbitant fees on their cards unless they have excellent credit history. Banks and card companies face an ever-increasing number of credit card delinquencies, and that's the reason why they're becoming more aggressive. They need to recoup their losses, and it doesn't really matter whether you are a diligent customer who pays credit bills on time, or you're still trying to kick the habit of being late with your credit card payments. They need to gain profits, and they are raising credit card fees and rates to squeeze more revenue out of their client's accounts.

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Credit Legislation Hearings

Like it or not, credit card industry has certain notorious practices that lead thousands of cardholders to serious problems, including heavy debts, enormous interest charges, not to mention penalty fees, and others. If you have ever experienced that, then you will probably support another reform in credit card industry. The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights got its 101 sponsor, meaning that 334 members are still to make their choice. Probably, a great number of consumers would love to see this bill become a law. However, it's still not clear what consequences this bill may have. Though this bill proposes reforms that really matter for consumers, the implications of this credit legislation may be promising, as well as frightening.

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Credit Cards in Sri Lanka

If you were asked to describe the credit card of your dreams, how would you do that? Most probably, every cardholder would love to see low or no interest rates, more rewards, and no late fees on his/her credit card. For credit users in Sri Lanka, it's no dream, it's real. The ABC Barakah credit card issued by ABC Investment Limited comes with no interests or penalties for being late. On the one hand, this plastic is the one you can only dream about. On the other, it's not clear how banks benefit from cardholders. Is there any catch here?

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Credit Card Benefits
[May 13, 2008]Credit Card Rewards
Credit Card Perks

Today, credit cards come with all kinds of horns and whistles to allure as many solvent customers as possible. The fact is we are so busy in our everyday life that we simply have no clue that some of our plastics offer generous perks. To apply for a super-great credit card is not enough to maximize your credit card benefits - you should know how to make the most of those credit perks on your plastics. Some of these credit deals have limitations and restrictions, the others should be used at certain merchants only. The big question is - how to maximize credit benefits on your card?

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Interest Rates on Credit Cards
[May 06, 2008]Understanding Credit Cards
Fixed Credit Card Fees

Let us be honest, for most of us choosing a new credit card is a time-consuming process. A man of indecision is the scene one can hardly find charming. First and foremost, you should determine the type of the card you would like to obtain, then you should choose the best rate. When it comes to interest rates, the amount of the rate is not the only concern of credit cardholders. The difference between variable and fixed interest rates is really significant. Now that the prime rate is extremely low, more and more people prefer obtain variable-rate cards. Let's take a closer look at fixed and variable credit rates and find out how they work.

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Save with Credit Cards
[April 29, 2008]Using Credit Cards
Rewards Credit Card

Initially, plastics were designed for those customers who seek for more convenience when spending their money. Now that a credit card is a necessity rather than a privilege, cardholders want to see more options on their plastics. Today card companies offer credit products that meet the expectations of various consumer groups - from college students to sports fans and art-lovers. In other words, they allow getting more benefits when making eligible purchases at your favorite merchant. And what about plastics that enable people to save?

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Bad Credit Options
[April 22, 2008]Bad Credit History
Bad Credit Cards

For most cardholders, a solid credit history is the aim they're trying to achieve by working hard on their credit. While some people manage to acquire a good credit rating without any particular efforts, the others suffer badly from their damaged credit history.

Probably, bad credit is not so bad itself. It would be better to say that interest rates and other charges associated with credit are far from ideal. One may have excellent financial habits, but if he or she has never obtained a loan, it may be a big problem for creditors. Bad credit may be a result of financial failures and credit card misuse. No matter what's the reason of your low credit score, the shortcut to low rates is a high credit score. Learn how you can fix it!

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Credit Card Co-signing
[April 15, 2008]Credit History
Credit Card Co-signer

There can be various methods that are generally used to establish credit history. They differ much, and sometimes people can be extremely creative when building their credit. But generally, those people who are going to start credit history, want to do this with minimum efforts. And one of these shortcuts to good credit is co-signing.

When it comes to co-signing, the only problem that comes into your mind is, where can I find a kind-hearted person who will let me enjoy all the privileges of good credit? At first glance, co-signing is nothing but piggybacking. However, when you take a closer look at co-signing, you will find lots of peculiar facts that will obviously make you think twice before ask someone to co-sign you for his or her credit account.

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Credit Card Marketing
[April 08, 2008]Choosing Credit Card
Student Credit Cards

Banks and card companies become more aggressive when it comes to the advertising of credit products. Moreover, college students meet face to face with loan sharks at college campuses. Interestingly, now creditors are getting more creative by offering credit card applications with various free gifts like pizzas, candies, not to mention traditional T-shirts.

According to the research, more than 75% of college students say plastics have been offered to them through the tables set near campuses. Free beverages or T-shirts serve as an incentive to sign up for a card. Just like companies recruit and hire the most talented students, lenders search for potential clients at college campuses to make them stay loyal with some particular company.

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Credit Payments and Savings
[April 04, 2008]Using Credit Cards
Credit Card Usage

How much do you usually pay for your plastics? Do you pay the bills in full? Or maybe, you are the one who makes the minimum payment only? Now that an average cardholder will have to pay several bills every month, credit card payments may become a big headache.

The principle of credit usage is pretty simple - the more you charge, the more you owe, and thus, the more you should pay afterwards. However, when doing shopping, or going out for a dinner, some customers do not bother much about their credit bills at the end of the month. Millions of people create illusions about their credit. Somehow, they do not even notice how money slips through their fingers. Read about unique ways of saving extra money for credit payments and more.

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Credit Rebates on Gas Purchases
[March 28, 2008]Credit Card Rewards
Gas Credit Card

Probably, every family in the US has at least one vehicle. No matter how many autos you have, they have to be filled with fuel. And lots of households are highly concerned about this item of family expenses. Credit issuers offer a quick solution to this problem - a gas credit card.

These rewards plastics are very popular among consumers, as there are many people who drive the car and they want to reduce their expenses associated with the car. Moreover, some households have more than one card, so gas credit card application may be a good idea.

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Credit Cards and Relationships
[March 21, 2008]Using Credit Cards
Credit Secret Debts

Believe it or not, but some love stories can be really sad due to a series of financial problems that may arise. While young couples are embarrassed to talk about money, experienced ones practice financial secrets. Do you know how much your spouse spends? If you don't care about it, someday, your love story may have a sad ending.

Most couples think they know everything about each other, even when it comes to credit and debt. However, if you refer to the cases described by relationship counsellors, you can hardly say with certainty that you trust your partner implicitly.

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Credit Debt Canceling
[March 14, 2008]Using Credit Cards
Credit Card Debt

Being a student, it's quite easy to apply for the card, but equally easy to get into a trap and run into heavy debts. Looking at your credit bills in amazement, you may just shrug the shoulders. It seems like you haven't wasted your money but somehow the very thought of your hefty debts keeps you awake at night. As people say, every problem has a solution. When it comes to debt problems, there are many ways, especially for students. Stop blaming yourself for the money spent, it's high time to settle your debts. Read some helpful information that may be of great use!

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