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1). 0% APR Credit Cards: A Tool To Eliminate Debt It is interesting to note that what started off as a marketing gimmick has now become an almost permanent part of the credit card industry in America and today 0% APR credit cards can in fact play a significant role in helping a person reduce or get out of debt. What Is A 0% APR Credit Card? APR is the annual interest rate... 2). 0% APR Credit Cards: How Can They Do That? During the days when the federal bank interest rates were at its lowest, back in 2002 and 2003 to be specific, countless credit card providers offered 0% APR credit cards to many consumers. Needing only to pay the outstanding balance, smart consumers were able to charge up to their limits without incurring monthly interest charges. The question tha... 3). 0% APR Credit Cards: Use Them To Your Advantage! The era of 0% APR credit cards is still with us. Yes, you can obtain a spanking new credit card featuring a very low introductory interest rate and take advantage of what amounts to "free money" for you for up to one year. You can use your new card to your advantage, but you must be careful that you fully understand how a 0% APR credit card works t... 4). 5 Ways You Can Avoid Costly Credit Card Late Fees Credit card late fees are a fact of life for some consumers, but they don’t have to be for you. Legally, credit card companies can hit you with pretty much whatever fees they want. On the other hand, you don’t have to pay them, but only if you avoid them in the first place. Here are five sure fire ways you can avoid costly credit card late fees: 5). Advanta Business Credit Cards: A Closer Look The credit card wars continue to heat up and that spells “good news” for consumers. Despite rising interest rates, many issuers are continuing with their popular 0% introductory APR plans, giving new card holders a great way to save money and pay off their debts. One issuer, Advanta, has thrown the gauntlet down and is now offering an extremely low... 6). Airline Rewards Credit Cards: Choosing The Best Card If flying to exotic destinations or traveling across the country on your favorite airline is something you want to do, you can get free trips with an airline rewards credit card. That’s right, by selecting the right credit card you can quickly accumulate enough points to take that well deserved vacation to the Virgin Islands or hop on a plane to vi... 7). American Express Blue Cards: Which Blue Is For You? Times certainly have changed for American Express. Gone are the days where the American Express card was simply a charge card that had to be paid off in full every month. Yes, the old workhorse – the green card – is still available and popular too. However, American Express decided to take MasterCard and VISA on directly by offering its own line of... 8). American Express Blue Sky Card: No More Restrictions! One of the chief complaints heard from consumers regarding rewards credit cards are those cards that promise the world, but restrict you from getting there. Specifically, credit cards that allow you to accumulate a large number of points within a short period of time, but when it comes time to redeeming those points for free air miles, restrictions... 9). Bad Credit? You May Still Qualify For A Credit Card! Let’s face it: in order to buy or sell so many things in today’s society you simply must have a credit card available in order to complete many transactions. Sure, you could pay cash for many things, but how convenient [or safe] is it to carry around a wad of bills? If you lose the money, it is gone forever. Not so with a credit card as that little... 10). Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Are They Right For You? If you are carrying a balance on one or more credit cards you already have, you may want to think seriously about applying for a new 0% balance transfer credit card offer. Now you may be wondering how an issuer can possibly offer 0% balance transfers on credit cards, but it’s true. Many leading banks offer interest free balance transf... 11). Cash Back And Rewards Credit Cards: Offers You Can’t Refuse The competition to get your credit card business has heated up so extensively that banks are literally paying you to take a credit card from them. Consider the following offers you can find today on Internet sites where you can apply for a card online. 12). Cash Back Credit Card: Earn While You Spend! Cash back credit cards are an excellent way to earn money while you spend! Instead of making purchases with standard credit cards, you might want to consider applying for cash back credit cards because such cards reward you with cash back on every purchase you make! Further, in addition to cash back on all of your purchases, cash back credit cards ... 13). Cash Back Credit Cards: How To Play The Cash Back Game You have seen them advertised on your television. Likely, you have gotten their solicitations in your mailbox. Your neighbor has one and he just got a brand new gas grille for free! So, what am I talking about? Cash back credit cards, of course. Millions of consumers are making the switch over from plain credit cards to cash back cards. They have l... 14). Chase Announces Two New Business Credit Cards: Should You Get One? Chase recently announced the release of two new credit cards for the business community. The Chase Platinum Business Card and the Chase Business Rebate Card. Read on to learn more about these cards. 15). Chase Credit Cards: A Look at the Top 3 Not too many people know this, but there are over 900 different Chase credit cards for consumers to choose from! Yes, the number you read is correct. With most of these cards being “affinity” cards, meaning having direct tie-ins with a store, or with an automanufacturer, you name it the choices for consumers are bountiful. 16). Chase Platinum Credit Card: Chase Extends Promotional Period Consumers looking to obtain a new credit card may just want consider the Chase Platinum Visa card. The Chase Platinum Visa card has been in existence for a long time, but just recently some strong improvements have been made by the J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. making the card a strong competitor in a highly competitive market. Is the Chase Platinum Visa... 17). Citibank's Citi Simplicity Card: Now You Can Avoid Late Fees Citibank recently launched a new credit card that takes away an important sting felt by many consumers: late fees. In an unusual move, the bank is now offering consumers “permanent forgiveness” for late payments and will no longer assess the customary $39 late fee when a payment arrives after the due date. While the offer sounds great on surface, i... 18). Credit Card Applications: Is It Safe To Apply Online? Are you wanting to apply for a new credit card but feeling hesitant to perform the application online? If so, you need not be concerned. Advances in the technology of secure e-commerce have made online applications literally safer than filling out a paper application and mailing it through the US Postal Service. Here’s why. 19). Credit Card Consolidation: Important Facts About Credit Consolidation Credit card consolidation has been catching on as a popular and smart way for consumers to reduce their debt levels. The way that credit card consolidation works is like this: you obtain a new credit card with a nice size credit line and then transfer many of your outstanding loan balances over to the new card. 20). Fixing Your Credit Score Doesn't Have To Cost You Credit repair advertisements claim to guarantee a quick fix on your credit report. They promise for a fee (not always disclosed at first) to clean up your credit history so that you can qualify for a new home, car, insurance, a job, or premium credit cards. Before you sign up with one of these companies, you need to know some facts. Th... 21). Gas Rewards Credit Cards Save You Money At The Pumps Gas prices breaking your budget? Switch to a cash back credit card rewards plan and save 2% to 5% on all your purchases at your favorite gas station. For credit savvy consumers that can make a difference in real dollars and cents. Branded gas company cards can cost you By using a major credit card offered by Visa, Masterca... 22). How To Repair Your Credit with Credit Cards Very few people live their entire lives without inflicting any damage upon their credit scores. Fortunately, there are solutions to repairing bad credit and restoring faith with credit agencies and bureaus. All it takes is a little time and the right strategy. 23). Instant Approval Credit Cards: When You Want Credit Now It is a fact of life. You are shopping on the internet and you come across an item that retails for much lower than in the stores. With free shipping included, that computer desk you found online can be ordered today, shipped tomorrow, and at your front door by the weekend. No navigating traffic to go to the mall, no jockeying around for a parking ... 24). Low Interest Credit Cards: Are You Still Paying Too Much? You may think that the rate you are paying on your current credit card is low, but chances are it isn’t the lowest rate you could be paying. 0% interest rate credit card offers are still available…do you have one? If not, why not? If you don’t have a low interest credit card in your wallet, you may be missing out on a great way to save yourself hun... 25). Preventing Identity Theft And Credit Card Fraud: How To Protect Your Credit Information According to a recent poll by Experian, one in five Americans has reported they have experienced some form of identity theft. If it happens to you, and your identity is stolen, you might be in for a lengthy hassle that could cost you your credit rating and leave a permanent blight on your financial records. How Credit Card Theft Start... 26). Small Business Credit Cards: Make Your Accountant Obsolete Small business credit cards can play an important role in the success of many enterprises and small businesses. Yet currently most folks view of small business credit cards is extremely limited. Mostly they only think of them as tools to aid them in obtaining certain incentives for small businesses that credit cards have become famous for giving. 27). Small Business Credit Cards: Reap The Rewards! Are you looking to finance some of your small business related expenses? Did you know that small business credit cards can help you afford many of your business expenses? In fact, small business credit cards not only help you pay for business related expenses, but they also provide myriad benefits to credit card holders including expense management... 28). Student Credit Cards: What Every Parent Must Know Your young adult offspring is heading off to college for the very first time. Let’s take a look at some benefits of giving your son or daughter their very own credit card. 29). The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Get Yours Now! Have you read your credit card statement lately? Do you know what your annual percentage rate is? How about your annual fee? You may be surprised to learn that your current card is not the bargain you once thought it was. 30). The Best Ways To Build Credit: How Credit Cards Can Help If you have not yet established a credit record for yourself or you are in the process of rebuilding your credit, getting a credit card can greatly help you. The fact is, credit cards are one of the best ways to build a credit history and increase your credit worthiness. If you wondering why you need to build your credit, consider the... 31). Top Four Cash Back Credit Cards If you haven’t taken a moment to scout new credit card offers, the time has arrived. Credit card companies are battling for the largest client base, and as a result, consumers are on the receiving end of very attractive benefits. Below are the top four cash back rewards cards; check out the benefits and choose the one that’s right for you. 32). Top Four Cash Back Rewards Cards If you haven’t taken a moment to scout new credit card offers, the time has arrived. Credit card companies are battling for the largest client base, and as a result, consumers are on the receiving end of very attractive benefits. One of the most popular types of cards on the market today is the cash back reward card. Although the logistics change d... 33). Visa Or Mastercard: Which Credit Card Should You Apply For? Should you get Visa or MasterCard? Is one of them better than the other? Will one of them help your credit rating more than the other? Many people ask themselves these types of questions when they think about getting their first credit card or additional ones. The fact is, few differences exist between the two credit card brands today, but you can ... 34). What's In Your FICO Score? Obtaining copies of your credit reports from the three major credit reporting bureaus is a must for all American consumers. If you order your copies directly from each bureau, you can get yours for free [once per year per bureau]. That is the law. There is, however, one piece of information not included with your credit reports and that is your FIC... 35). Why Your Credit Score Matters Among the many innovations that emerged after World War II, credit use has become a major factor in our entire economic profile. As a result, your credit rating is the most important factor in determining your credit APR when you apply for any type of credit: credit cards, 0% APR transfer offers as well as mortgage and car loans. What’...