Posts Tagged ‘credit card balance’

Credit limits, credit card balances, annual percentage rates, late fees, over-limit fees, penalty rates and more!  There is so much you need to be aware of as a credit card holder. Credit cards have become a necessity in today's technology-driven economy.  A credit card is a convenient payment method accepted almost everywhere.  It allows you to receive valuable rebates, earn free merchandise and services, and take ... Full story

by Thom Fox Most of us do not strive for bad credit. Layoffs, illness, divorce, and unexpected expenses are not things we plan on or look forward to, but they happen. If you have gone through a financial hardship and your credit rating has suffered, what should you do? Fortunately it is not incredibly difficult to reestablish a good credit history. One of the easiest ways to get ... Full story

Recently I read a great article called "Beyond the 6 Myths of Credit" in Scotsman Guide by Jeff Lau. I thought it would be good to share this information, because many of the myths are common mistakes we financially naïve folks make. Credit scoring and the credit world are mysteries to most of us, and everyone has an opinion about how to fix bad credit, what ... Full story