Archive for September, 2009

Legal Protection When Paying with Credit Cards

September 30th, 2009

There are some distinct advantages to paying for things with a credit card.  If people pay for a service or buy goods with a credit card and there is a problem with the charge the Consumer Credit Act could help resolve the problem. » More: Legal Protection When Paying with Credit Cards

Keep Credit Cards Safe

September 29th, 2009

Whether you are going on holiday this summer or to a music festival it is very important that your credit cards are kept safe.  It is very easy when people are in a big crowd to lose track of where they have put their credit cards.  This is because it is used to make purchases while at an event or on holiday. » More: Keep Credit Cards Safe

Credit Cards Tied to Favourite Teams

September 26th, 2009

If you are a fan of football you may be able to get a good deal on a credit card that is linked to your favourite team.  Some of the clubs involved are the Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs teams.  A recent look showed that if fans are looking for a credit card they may want to check these out. » More: Credit Cards Tied to Favourite Teams

Credit Card Limits

September 21st, 2009

The Bank of England has recently stated that credit card customers are likely to keep the credit card limit they have or see it reduced.  Because of so many credit card holders in default it is unlikely that the banks will lend more to credit card holders.  There is also talk that the terms of the credit cards will change. » More: Credit Card Limits

Credit Records Impairing Credit Cards

September 16th, 2009

The recent economic downturn has many lenders of credit cards using the credit records more than ever before. Although some of the high street banks are seeing more profits than in recent years they are still reigning in credit card offers. Research shows that even if there is a minor infraction on a person’s credit record it may be enough to stop them for procuring a credit card.
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Credit Card & ATM Malfunction

September 7th, 2009

Users of an ATM machine at a Tesco branch recently felt as though they won the lottery. It seems that a problem occurred with an ATM and the machine was giving out free cash. Anyone that was using the ATM for this brief period of time would insert their credit card and get back twice the amount of money that they asked for.
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Managing Credit Card Debt

September 2nd, 2009

So the markets have crashed and a recession looms. The real estate market has taken a big blow from foreclosures and subprime mortgages that have remained unpaid. Without a doubt more and more Americans are fast plunging into debt pits. Its a very good thing though that despite all these, there are still several ways with which you can wisely and effectively manage your finances in these financially troubled times such as getting an instant approval balance transfer credit card.

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