Getting A Credit Card After Bankruptcy
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours 30 minutes 45 seconds agoIf you have had to declare bankruptcy for any reason, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to consider. But, getting a credit card after bankruptcy is one of the best ways to begin rebuilding your credit score, if you are careful and selective about choosing the right card and provider.
The Top 10 Ways That People Get Into Financial Trouble With Credit Cards
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours 42 minutes 34 seconds agoCredit cards are an easy way to manage your monthly expenses, and get through a day without having to carry much cash. But they can also be the gateway for all sorts of financial difficulties if you are not careful.
How Having Multiple Credit Cards Hurts Your Credit Score
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours 45 minutes 13 seconds agoDepending on who you talk to, you are liable to get a lot of conflicting information on how having multiple credit cards hurts your credit score. Even seasoned credit counselors, who should know better, occasionally are inaccurate on what does and does not hurt or help your credit score.
Common Mistakes that College Students Make with Credit Cards
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours 47 minutes 4 seconds agoCollege life is one of the most unforgettable chapters in everyones life. It is often a persons first taste of real independence, and their whole life is ahead of them. But this can also be a time where a college student can make decisions that have repercussions that last for many years.
Why You Need a Good Credit Score While Applying a New Credit Card
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours 47 minutes 54 seconds agoThe importance of a good credit score when applying for a new credit card is one small part of a very big financial picture for each of us. Simply put, your credit score is a measure of risk that all sorts of lenders weigh when they consider lending money to you.
Get Your Credit Card Company To Waive A Late Fee
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours 7 minutes 18 seconds agoYour credit card payment can be late for a variety of reasons that may or may not be your fault. But, with late fees approaching $39 or above, it is definitely in your best interests to get your credit card company to waive a late fee.
Getting Through Identity Theft
Published by Stephanie Foster in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 15 hours 6 minutes 24 seconds agoGoing through identity theft can have a major impact on your life. Paying attention to your credit report can limit the problems.
Negotiate A Better Interest Rate From Your Credit Card Company
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours 39 minutes 58 seconds agoIf you are looking for a new way to save a few bucks each month, and potentially a ton of over time, you may wish to negotiate a better interest rate from your credit card company.
How Using Your Credit Cards Cash Advance Option Can Cripple Your Credit
Published by Devin Hansen in Credit, 1 year 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours 41 minutes 9 seconds agoWe have all done this without realizing the financial repercussions of our actions. But, unless you know how using your credit cards cash advance option can cripple your credit, you may be making the same mistakes over and over.
What Students Should Know About Credit Cards
Published by Stephanie Foster in Credit, 1 year 4 months 4 weeks 15 hours 23 minutes 5 seconds agoCollege is a great time to start your credit history, but you need to know what you're getting into first.