Archive for January, 2008

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Many Brits try to ignore their debt problems

According to recent research and statistics, many consumers in the UK are simply burying their heads in the sand when it comes to dealing with debt levels, and an alarming number of those with unsecured debts actually have no idea how much they owe. The research suggests that consumers in Britain could collectively owe around [...]

30Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Debt management agency want to see age limit raised for credit cards

A debt management agency in the UK is calling for the age limit on credit cards to be raised from eighteen to twenty-one, stating that issuing credit cards to those in their late teens is promoting a culture of debt from an early age. The agency claims that making consumers wait until they are twenty-one [...]

29Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Impressive cash back deal from Abbey

The Abbey bank has set a challenge to the other leading banks in the UK by offering a credit card that enables consumers to earn 5% cash back as opposed to the 0.5% or 1% that is generally offered on most cash back credit cards. With the new deal both existing and new Abbey credit [...]

27Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Cash back credit cards – the dos and don’ts

There are a number of different rewards based credit cards around these days, and one of the most popular ones is the cash back credit card. This type of credit card offers an extra benefit to consumers in addition to the ease, convenience, and flexibility that most credit cards offer. By using this type of [...]

25Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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0% purchase credit cards – what you need to know

A 0% purchase credit card is ideal for those that like the convenience and ease of credit card spending, but do not want to get ripped off paying the high levels of interest that credit cards often charge. By using a 0% purchase credit card you can enjoy making huge savings in terms of interest, [...]

24Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Using APR To Compare Credit Cards

More often than not you’ll be advised that comparing different Annual Percentage Rates (APR) is the quickest and easiest way to compare credit card offers. While not intending to be a reason for not using APR to compare credit cards, the following outlines some of the inherent problems of only using APR when comparing credit [...]

23Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Credit Card Vs Store Card

What would you choose, credit card or store card? Which one of these cards would be more beneficial to you? Which card has the best offers and the best value for money? Well, we intend to find out.
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So, what do credit cards have to offer? Depending on which credit card type and company you [...]

23Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Credit Cards - What Are The Advantages?

Credit cards can be defined as a payment card issued to a person for purchasing goods and services and obtaining cash against a line of credit established by a bank or a financial institution. There are different types of credit cards like standard credit cards, promotional and reward programs, bad credit and/or credit repair and [...]

23Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Choosing the Right Credit Card

Credit cards are a useful financial tool that has become an integral part of our lives. But have you ever given a thought what all factors you should keep in mind before choosing the right kind of credit card for yourself?
Even if you have not you can consider them now. The following piece discusses the [...]

23Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Choosing a Better Credit Card Deal

Many of us when it comes to credit cards will choose the first one that we are offered, as long as the APR on the credit card is of an acceptable level and we always tell ourselves that we will be paying off our account at the end of each month anyway, but as a [...]

23Jan2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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