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		<title>Using Credit Cards? Why not?</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/152/using-credit-cards-why-not</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In  fact, credit cards are not such scary cards in which some people are  really afraid in using them. Instead of giving you a lot of miseries,  the credit cards are in fact really useful if you know exactly what you  have to do with your credit cards and you know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/comparecards.com_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-151" title="comparecards.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/comparecards.com_.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="89" /></a>In  fact, credit cards are not such scary cards in which some people are  really afraid in using them. Instead of giving you a lot of miseries,  the credit cards are in fact really useful if you know exactly what you  have to do with your credit cards and you know where you can get the  best credit cards over all. And you need to know that there are <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/" target="_blank">top credit cards</a> in which at least one of them you can use it.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">And  of course, you may have a credit card even if you are still a student  since nowadays it is provided the credit cards for students. The <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/compare-by-category/student-credit-cards/" target="_blank">student credit cards </a>are  very useful for you who are far away from home and you need to fulfill  your needs anyway. By having the credit cards for student, you can  fulfill all of your needs in academic or even in your daily life.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, you can also <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/" target="_blank">compare credit card offers</a> in which you will know about whether or not a credit card is the best  one for you. And if you already have the answer, you can use the best  credit cards that you think is the most fit with your financial.</p>
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		<title>Repairing Your Credit Easily</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/141/repairing-your-credit-easily</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It  is very common if you are suffering from having bad credit. Of course,  it is a big problem if you do not know how to cope with the bad credit.  Yet, nowadays, you do not have to worry about it since there is some  solution for The Credit People.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/repairyourbadcredit.com_.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-143" title="repairyourbadcredit.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/repairyourbadcredit.com_.gif" alt="" width="528" height="241" /></a>It  is very common if you are suffering from having bad credit. Of course,  it is a big problem if you do not know how to cope with the bad credit.  Yet, nowadays, you do not have to worry about it since there is some  solution for <a href="http://www.thecreditpeople.com/" target="_blank">The Credit People</a>.  You can fix or repair your credit without creating any other problems.  The solution is repairing the credit that you have with asking some  advises in which you can apply in order to keep your credit well.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, by doing the <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">Repair Your Bad Credit</a>,  you can live easily and comfortable without being scared of being  chased by debt collector. And you can enjoy the money that you have to  use it very carefully. And in order to keep yourself from wasting your  money in your credit, you can make some lists of priority in which you  have to obey the list that you have made.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">By doing <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/ourservice.htm" target="_blank">credit repair service</a>,  of course, you can save your money and make you save from having a very  huge debt in which later, you will be getting hard to pay it back. And  if your credit already repaired, you have to remember to use the money  wisely.</p>
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		<title>No Bad Credit with Creditrepairprogram.com</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/121/no-bad-credit-with-creditrepairprogram-com</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 11:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Qualified leading credit  repair Industry which is in a bad condition will never do any good to anyone. They will definitely have so  many problems regarding their finance condition. If they have the history of  bad credit, no one or no company will trust that kind of people anymore.  They will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/creditrepairinfo.com_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122" title="creditrepairinfo.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/creditrepairinfo.com_.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="101" /></a>Qualified leading credit  repair Industry which is in a bad condition will never do any good to anyone. They will definitely have so  many problems regarding their finance condition. If they have the history of  bad credit, no one or no company will trust that kind of people anymore.  They will be considered as people who have a high risk. For instance, there would  be no lenders will trust them when they are going to apply some money (loans),  so they will charged higher interest. There is no good at all to be in bad  credit.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, if you are about to get credit, you have to make sure that you will be  able to pay all of your loans back before the due, so, you will never be  regarded as a high risk borrower with bad credit history. Or you have another kind of  case. You probably know someone who is in bad credit, and you want to assist  him/her to get out of the problem while they need another credit for an urgent  need. You can get them some <a href="http://www.creditrepairinfo.com/" target="_blank">credit repair</a> programs that will help them out of the complicated problem of bad credit  history. Creditrepairprogram.com is the website you may want to get to know more.  In this website, you can look for more information about <a href="http://www.creditrepairinfo.com/how-to-repair-your-credit.html" target="_blank">credit repair</a> stuff. They will help you  find the best credit company that can solve your problem. This can be very helpful for yourself, and other  people who are trapped by such problem.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">It is highly recommended that you find the most credible one which offers you  with lots of benefits. This website is a trustable one that informs you to  get you the best <a href="http://www.creditrepairinfo.com/forum/" target="_blank">credit repair</a> programs, because financial problem is not something that is very trivial. It can  get people frustrated if they cannot find the solution. You can be one of  these people, so you should be careful of using your money and credit. So, you  do not need to wait any longer. You just need to visit this website to feel  better if you are in bad credit.</p>
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		<title>Great Payment Solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/117/great-payment-solutions</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The modern life forces people to really hard in  working, one reasons for this is that because the economic of every  country are forces to increase the standard living of people. That‘s why  everything is getting higher and higher in price. The consequences,  people must bring a lot of money in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/payvision.com_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-118" title="payvision.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/payvision.com_.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="390" /></a>The modern life forces people to really hard in  working, one reasons for this is that because the economic of every  country are forces to increase the standard living of people. That‘s why  everything is getting higher and higher in price. The consequences,  people must bring a lot of money in their wallet which it is for sure  not safe; as we know that bad people are everywhere and if the chance is  open wide, so anything can happen to us. Knowing those consequences,  now some institution dealing with this turning their mind and finally  found a great solution for simple and secure payment.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">What is that? That is by using card. Using card  as the <a href="http://www.payvision.com/" target="_blank">payment solutions</a> is really great in idea since you do not need  to bring very big case for your cash. Just by using the card and waiting  for <a href="http://www.payvision.com/" target="_blank">payment processing solutions</a> for a while, anything can be so easy and the  stuff you need will be at your hands in a minutes. Today, this kind of  payment has already used in every country; even in a small store also  use the <a href="http://www.payvision.com/" target="_blank">electronic payment solutions</a> for them who wants to be simple in buying some  stuff. For sure, by only use the card, it will not attract bad people  for stealing since your money is your card, so you can put it in your  bag without raising their notion that you have a lot of money.</p>
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		<title>Credit Repair Service</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/112/credit-repair-service</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Credit problem nowadays becomes a very common issue  for so many people all over the world. The economic crisis that happens  globally makes many people living in the planet experience the same suffer, is that  they can hardly fulfill their and their family daily need. This is not to mention  also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Credit problem nowadays becomes a very common issue  for so many people all over the world. The economic crisis that happens  globally makes many people living in the planet experience the same suffer, is that  they can hardly fulfill their and their family daily need. This is not to mention  also the credit problem that these people have to face for the “help” that  they take in the past to get the help for the need of survival.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many of these people are more and more burdened with the credit that they  take, also with the many additions that they also need to pay to solve their  credit. For the best solution of the bad credit score that they have, many of these  people are seeking for help to the <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/youradvantage.htm" target="_blank">DSI Solutions</a> service. This is the one that will be able to give the real help for these people in solving the  problem, by counting and giving advice of what these people should do to get the  best <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/ourservice.htm" target="_blank">credit repair services</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The “<a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">fix  my credit</a>” service will be the best solution for these people, since they will be  able to manage on how they suppose to pay for the credit that they have, with  the monthly payment that they acquire every single month from their work.</p>
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		<title>Easiest Way to Learn about Credit Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/106/easiest-way-to-learn-about-credit-cards</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to have a safety credit card for your life, you have to make  sure that you know for sure the rule in having it in your life. You may have no  idea about the credit card that you choose, and then you can come to the internet  and find [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/comparecards.com_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-105" title="comparecards.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/comparecards.com_.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="287" /></a>If you want to have a safety credit card for your life, you have to make  sure that you know for sure the rule in having it in your life. You may have no  idea about the credit card that you choose, and then you can come to the internet  and find many kinds of site which provide you that you can compare the best  credit card offer from the comfort of your life. Make sure that you choose the right  site which offers you with the best credit card that will make you easier to  use it. There are many low interest rates, rewards, and balance transfer that  will give you the exact low taxes for your credit card.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/" target="_blank">Best Credit Cards</a> that you choose will give you another easiest way to learn about it from the best site  that you choose to provide it. When you have any confusing rules, you can ask to  your provider and find how to fix it in order to make you easy to get it pay  with the low taxes. You can <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/" target="_blank">Compare Credit Cards</a> and choose the best one to make you get easiest payment in the  end of the month. You can also learn and find how dedicated your site that  provide you with the best <a href="http://www.comparecards.com/" target="_blank">Credit  Cards</a> that you like to choose.</p>
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		<title>The Perfect Credit Report Partner</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/102/the-perfect-credit-report-partner</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talking about the credit report will bring you to the long discussion about  financial matter. Do you know why? It is because credit report is not an easy  matter to cope with. When people do not have any idea about the best partner to  calculate and learn more about the procedure, they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-101" title="ovationcredit.com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ovationcredit.com.jpg" alt="ovationcredit.com" width="528" height="239" />Talking about the credit report will bring you to the long discussion about  financial matter. Do you know why? It is because credit report is not an easy  matter to cope with. When people do not have any idea about the best partner to  calculate and learn more about the procedure, they can do nothing but to find the  best partner. However, finding the best place for that thing is not always  easy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The important thing they should always remember is that the partner should  be able to provide the service to their clients to settle several possible  problems with credits, such as the <a href="http://www.ovationcredit.com/" target="_blank">credit repair</a>. So, they can make use the great help of their partner in their <a href="http://www.ovationcredit.com/" target="_blank">fix  credit</a> program. Do not worry, since the full supports will be brought to your hand. You will finally  come up with the great perfect solution. All you need to do is to sign up and it  is free.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The easy access and free registration make many people feel comfortable to  use it as their choices. In this case, the services people can get will include  a lot of aspects. Thus, the clients can get the helps in a wide range choice.  What are you dealing with now? Is it about late payments and also  bankruptcies? Those are the possible things you can consult to them. Also, you can  talk about identity theft and foreclosures. In short, this is the great help to  assist you to understand the right procedure of credit-related matter.</p>
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		<title>Credit Repair as the Best Solution to Get Lower Interest</title>
		<link>http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/73/credit-repair-as-the-best-solution-to-get-lower-interest</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people think  that credit case  seems like a nightmare to his or her life. Therefore, they must  pay a higher monthly payment of their loan. To solve this problem, I will  inform you about the simple way but effective in decreasing the interest of the  loaning. It is credit  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><span><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74" title="repairyourbadcredit-com" src="http://www.alafiamicrofin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/repairyourbadcredit-com.jpg" alt="repairyourbadcredit-com" width="528" height="93" />Many people think  that credit case  seems like a nightmare to his or her life. Therefore, they must  pay a higher monthly payment of their loan. To solve this problem, I will  inform you about the simple way but effective in decreasing the interest of the  loaning. It is <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">credit  repair</a>. There are many credit repairing companies that will give you the solution of  the high interest payment. The essential purpose of credit repair is to <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com">fix credit</a> and to <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">improve  credit</a> at your credit score. How you do this improving way is by repairing your credit  report. Hence, after you repair the report of your credit, it will help you to  get the lower interest of your monthly payment. </span></p>
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In addition, <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">credit repair services</a> are very important because it will define you are going to  get the loan or not. Moreover, you will safe your money because increasing your  credit score means saving your money per moths, which you paid. Doing this good solution is actually can do by your selves, namely you can clean your  credit based on the agreement both. Another way is by using service of Credit  Repair Company. <a href="http://www.repairyourbadcredit.com/" target="_blank">Credit  repair companies</a> will accompany you to solve the credit repair problem; moreover, they  will consistently communicate to you about anything you need. </span></p>
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		<title>Student Credit Cards Explained</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Various people have different needs. So the credit card suppliers too have designed different type of cards. Besides the normal credit cards, there are small business cards for small business and then there are student credit cards which are designed especially for students.
Now, what is different about the student credit cards?

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Various people have different needs. So the credit card suppliers too have designed different type of cards. Besides the normal credit cards, there are small business cards for small business and then there are student credit cards which are designed especially for students.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Now, what is different about the student credit cards?</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">You could say not much, since all credit cards work in pretty much the same way and are used for more or less same purposes. However there are 2 main differences with the student credit cards and these differences are on the 2 main aspects i.e. Credit limit and APR.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The credit limit for student credit cards is generally very low. This typically ranges from $500 to $1000 per month. Some people might argue the reason for such discrimination. Well, the reason is very clear and obvious. Most of the students applying for these credit cards have never used a credit card in their life so neither do they have a credit rating and nor the knowledge about credit cards. While the former is what the credit card suppliers look for before supplying the credit card, the latter is what the credit card holder would like to acquire. Both the purposes are met by keeping a lower credit limit. The credit card supplier reduces the risk that they are taking by issuing a credit card to someone who has never used one and has no credit rating. It’s good for the credit card holder too since this reduces their risk of damage which can be caused by limited or no knowledge of credit cards and by bad spending habits. Moreover, this credit limit would be sufficient for the needs of a student in general.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The APR on the student credit cards is generally higher than that on the normal credit cards. Again the reason for this is same as that for lower credit limit i.e. the credit card company or the credit card supplier is after all into business and has to take steps to mitigate any possible risks including the risk arising from issuing a credit card to someone who is naïve in terms of credit card knowledge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The credit card companies might also keep some stricter terms and conditions on the student credit cards and generally require a parent or a guardian’s signature as a guarantor.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Since credit cards are more of a necessity than a convenience in today’s world, the student credit cards are much recommended, especially as a learning tool in getting the students prepared for the life. Due to their inherent characteristics of low credit limit etc, student credit cards cannot lead students into a totally irreversible debt situation. Students should read all the instructions supplied with their student credit card. This first credit card will teach them how to protect themselves from credit card fraud, where all to use their credit card, how to control their spending, what the various membership benefits are etc. The earlier they learn these things the better it is.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, the student credit card will also help you in developing a good credit rating. You shouldn’t take the student credit cards lightly. If you overspend on your student credit card or default on your credit card bill payments, you will not only end up paying interest on your credit card balance but also spoil your credit rating. Remember that a bad credit rating will not only hamper your chances of getting another credit card later in your life but will also lead to problems in approval of your mortgage/car-loan applications etc.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So student credit cards are a surely a good way for students to start with credit cards.</p>
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<p>Your credit is bad. Perhaps you have a string of unpaid bills haunting your past. Maybe you declared bankruptcy within the past 10 years, or defaulted on a student loan.</p>
<p>All of the above can block your access to obtaining a major credit card, such as VISA or Mastercard.</p>
<p>But bad credit is not the only reason you can be denied a major credit card. Some people simply have never used credit. People who like to pay cash only, have never financed a car, taken out a college loan, or a mortgage may have zero experience with credit. In that case, most card companies will reject your application, not because you have bad credit &#8212; but because you have no credit rating.</p>
<p>Many women who marry young and do all their borrowing under their husband&#8217;s name often find themselves with no credit rating after they are widowed or divorced. Thousands of women have been denied loans and credit cards on that basis.</p>
<p>Still other people carry too much debt to be considered a good risk. If you have a car loan, a student loan, a mortgage, two or three &#8212; out cards, you are unlikely to be granted another credit card.</p>
<p>But in any and all of the above cases, you can still obtain a credit card. No matter how bad your credit, and even if you have declared bankruptcy, you can still be granted a VISA or Mastercard with a limit as high as $5,000, if you know the right company to call, and how to make your application.</p>
<p>We are going to reveal these card companies and the methods by which you can obtain a VISA or Mastercard later in this report, but first, let&#8217;s talk about some of the other things you really should know about credit cards, including annual fees, interest rates, credit reports and more.</p>
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<p>Your Credit Rating</p>
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<p>How do credit card companies decide if you are a good credit risk or a bad credit risk? Well, it&#8217;s sort of a Big Brother thing. There are several large agencies in America which track the borrowing and buying behavior of just about every single American who has borrowed money at one time or another.</p>
<p>The four major credit rating agencies are:</p>
<p>CSC Credit Service :: (Phone: 800-392-7816)</p>
<p>TRW Information Sys. :: (Phone: 800-392-1122)</p>
<p>Equifax :: (Phone: 800-685-1111)</p>
<p>Trans Union Corp. :: (Phone: 800-851-2674)</p>
<p>When you send in an application for a credit card, the card company contacts one of the above agencies, which pulls your file, if one exists, and let&#8217;s the company know if you have any bad debts in your background.</p>
<p>If you have never borrowed money or used credit of any kind, your name will not appear in the data base of any of the above. If you have, there will almost certainly be information about you. If you have ever defaulted on a bill, or walked away from a debt owed, that information will be available. If you have never defaulted on a loan, but have made frequent late payments, that is recorded, too, and goes against your credit rating.</p>
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<p>25 Percent Error Rate</p>
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<p>If this sounds a bit like Big Brother, most would agree with you that it is. It&#8217;s scary to think that some large anonymous corporation is keeping a file on you, but it&#8217;s true. Furthermore, they will share your file with any lending institution that wants to know something about you. That&#8217;s the price you pay to obtain credit. You&#8217;ve heard the statement, &#8220;there ain&#8217;t no such thing as a free lunch.&#8221;</p>
<p>When it comes to the game of credit, the lunch is definitely not free, neither in the monetary sense, or in the realm of personal freedom.</p>
<p>To top things off, credit agencies make errors in as many as one-fourth (25 percent) of all their reports. At this minute, false information about you may be ruining your credit rating.</p>
<p>To check your credit rating for errors, call the agencies at the numbers I provided above. They will request that you send them a written letter asking for a copy of your credit report. They will send you a copy of the information they have about you.</p>
<p>Now let&#8217;s look at how card companies make the big bucks &#8212; interest rates.</p>
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<p>Interest Rates</p>
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<p>A few decades ago there were laws against charging the kinds of interest rates credit cards get today. Exorbitantly high interest rates were called &#8220;usury,&#8221; and were forbidden by federal law. Just 30 years ago loaning money at 20 percent would have landed any banker in prison. Such rates were the territory of loan sharks and organized crime.</p>
<p>Today, however, it&#8217;s standard business. Some cards have rates approaching 21 percent. Some product manufacturers, such as Apple Computer, have credit plans that push a whopping 23 percent.</p>
<p>Most credit card companies attract customers with super low interest rates, sometimes as easy as 5 percent. But what they only tell you in the fine print, which few people bother to read, it that the interest rate jumps back up after six months. Many cards that start you out at 6 percent soon jump to 18 percent, or higher. By that time, most people have chalked up a balance and are stuck. Most people simply fail to notice when their rate increases. Credit card companies count on that. They like who take no interest in details. If you don&#8217;t watch them, they&#8217;ll watch you &#8212; and your wallet &#8212; and dip into it in the most insidious ways.</p>
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<p>No Annual Fee Cards</p>
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<p>Some credit card companies charge no annual fee for use of their card. Annual fees range from $18 to $55. You pay it every year simply for the privilege of using the card. Other companies charge no annual fee. You might think, then, that this is a better deal. Most often they are not. Cards with no annual fee almost always have a higher interest rate. If you leave a monthly balance, you&#8217;ll always pay more than the annual fee in interest charges. Only if you never leave an unpaid monthly balance can you benefit form a card with no annual fee.</p>
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<p>Perks and Freebies</p>
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<p>One of those insidious ways is the offer such perks as frequent flier miles or annual rebates. Use the card so often, and get X amount of frequent flier miles. Use your card, and get credit toward the purchase of an automobile. Is this a good deal? Hardly ever. As you might have guessed, the offer of rebates and gifts is simply an inducement for you to pay super high interest rates. Unless you are a big spender and travel a lot, you&#8217;ll rarely benefit from this kind of promotion.</p>
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<p>Be Choosy</p>
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<p>In short, never sign up for a credit card until you compare rates. Shop around. Credit card companies are just as competitive as any other kind of business. That means interest rates that vary widely. In general, never go for a card that is five percent higher than the current prime rate.</p>
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<p>How To Get A Lower Rate</p>
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<p>What if you are already on the hook with a major credit card with an agonizing rate of interest? Pick up the phone, call your card company, and get tough. Often, if you ask for a lower interest rate, you&#8217;ll get one &#8212; it&#8217;s as simple as that.</p>
<p>As further incentive, you can threaten to transfer your balance to another card company with a lower rate. Many card companies are more than willing to take you on as a customer by paying off one of their competitors for you. Of course, you are then beholden to them. That&#8217;s okay if you score a lower interest rate.</p>
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<p>How Anyone Can Get a Credit Card</p>
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<p>Now what about all of you &#8220;hopeless cases&#8221; out there. What if you have deplorable credit, or no credit rating at all. You may have already been turned down by a half-dozen card companies. What can you do?</p>
<p>First, you should think long and hard about why you want a credit card in the first place. If you have a history of bad credit, a credit card may be the last thing you need. Many people feel that credit cards and the debt they lead people into is a modern form of slavery.</p>
<p>Credit cards are almost magically deceptive and alluring. They get at the deepest psychological lever of the human mind &#8212; a lever which allows people to have the feeling they are getting something for free, when in fact, they are paying two, three, four, even ten times as much for that product because of the interest they will pay on each purchase.</p>
<p>On the other hand, not having a credit card is becoming less and less practical in modern America. You can&#8217;t rent a car without a credit card. Carrying cash is dangerous. Checks are not accepted everywhere &#8212; and traveling to another city or country is extremely difficult without the confidence and identity a credit card brings.</p>
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<p>A Secured Card</p>
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<p>If you decide you really need and want a credit card despite your past problems with credit, you should get what is called a secured credit card. Even people who have declared bankruptcy are granted secured cards.</p>
<p>A secured card works this way: you pay a lump sum of cash upfront either to your bank or the card company itself, usually from $200 to $2,500. The card company will then grant your credit for up to 150 percent of the amount of your deposit. If you pony up $500, you will be granted a $750 credit line. If you put up $1,000, you will get $1,500 in credit, and so on.</p>
<p>Your deposit money will earn a very nice 4 to 5 percent interest while it is held as collateral by your bank or the card company. The deposit money acts like a buffer for the lender. In the event you default on your card debt, the lender gets to keep your money. They may still incur a net loss, but the risk is far less.</p>
<p>Additionally, the interest you gain on your deposit will offset the interest on your monthly balance if you have one. If you get a secured card with an 18 percent interest rate, you can feel good about the fact that your pre-payment is earning 5 percent.</p>
<p>Which card companies offer secured credit card plans?</p>
<p>The following:</p>
<p>(At the time of writing, these details are correct. If they change by any chance, you&#8217;ll have to look up the institutions in the Yellow Pages, or simply do a search online.)</p>
<p>CitiBank &#8212; Minimum deposit is $300, which earns 4%.</p>
<p>Call: 800-933-2484</p>
<p>Federal Savings Bank &#8212; Minimum deposit is $250, which earn 2.5%.</p>
<p>Call 800-285-9090</p>
<p>Orchard Bank &#8212; Minimum deposit is $400, which pays 4%</p>
<p>Call 800-873-7307</p>
<p>Key Federal &#8212; Minimum deposit is $300, which earns from 4% to 5%.</p>
<p>Call 800-228-2230</p>
<p>Signet Bank &#8212; Minimum deposit is $200, which earns 5%.</p>
<p>Call 800-333-7116.</p>
<p>Using a secured credit card can also help repair your credit rating if you use it responsibly over a number of years.</p>
<p>Even if you do not have bad credit, a secured credit card is recommended for anyone who wants the safety and convenience of a credit card. Secured cards are a safe, responsible way to control your spending, and you actually earn money though interest on your deposit while you enjoy the use of your card.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Secured Credit Card is similar to a prepaid credit card since the funds you are using are actually yours and not the issuer of the credit card. Generally people who apply for secured credit card or prepaid credit card are people with poor credit or unemployed. Prepaid Credit Card spending limit is the amount of money you loaded to the card. There are no interest or finance charges on a prepaid card. With secured credit card, your credit line could be from 50% to 100% of your deposit depending on the institution giving you the secured credit. Therefore the company giving you the secured credit card has zero risk.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Secured credit card can be very beneficial because it gives you an opportunity to rebuild your credit history and you are able to make purchases just as if you had an unsecured credit card. Many companies require that you have a credit card to make purchases, such as car rental, airline tickets, etc. Ensure that the company issuing the secured credit, routinely reports customers&#8217; payment history to any of the three main credit bureaus namely Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. This reporting to the credit bureaus will rebuild your credit history over time.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Closing unnecessary accounts and consolidating your bills to make payments more manageable could be an advantage financially. By not applying for too much credit within a short period of time is another factor that will help in rebuilding your credit rating. Additionally, even though secured credit is like prepaid cards, they do have certain fees attached.<br />
Benefits are similar to that of an unsecured credit card, such as usually being paid interest on your balance in the bank, using Automated Teller Machines (ATM) to make deposits, withdrawals, and making purchases at participating merchants. Following the above steps will strengthen your credit rating.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Unsecured Credit Cards are issued to individuals with good to excellent credit rating. Credit ratings depend on certain criteria, such as one&#8217;s ability to repay loans. These criteria include payment history, employment history, and financial stability. Individuals with excellent credit will most likely receive a lower interest rate. A major factor in maintaining excellent credit is making your loan payments on time thus avoiding late fee penalties.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Customers should read the credit agreement to ensure that they understand their obligation to the creditor. Making payments on time will strengthen your credit rating. Unsecured credit cards has numerous advantages such as low interest rates, high credit limit, business name options, no annual fees, and low APRs on balance transfers up to 12 months. Closing unnecessary accounts and consolidating your bills to make payments more manageable could be an advantage financially. By not applying for too much credit within a short period of time is another factor that will help in maintaining a good credit rating.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Rebuilding your credit takes time, patience, and consistency. If you consistently pay your bills on time, you will see an improvement in your credit ratings over time. There are no quick fixes for improving your credit report except for mistakes or inaccuracies that can be corrected, hopefully in your favor. Your credit information is maintained by the credit bureaus namely Experience, Equifax, and Trans Union for seven years. Therefore poor credit information will remain on your report for seven years. The good thing is that as negative information disappears with positive information, this will definitely rebuild your credit rating.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Applying for secured credit card can be very beneficial because it gives you an opportunity to rebuild your credit history, and you are able to make purchases just as if you had an unsecured credit card. Many companies require that you have a credit card to make purchases, such as car rental, airline tickets, etc. Ensure that the company issuing the secured credit, routinely reports customers&#8217; payment history to any of the three main credit bureaus namely Experience, Equifax and Trans Union. This reporting to the credit bureaus will rebuild your credit history over time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Business Credit Card<br />
Business credit cards are very popular for small business owners because of the many benefits they offer. Benefits includes 0% Intro APR on balance transfers, no annual fees, high credit limit, low interest rates, cash rewards, bonus miles, free online account management to choosing card design etc., At iCreditOnline.com we have some of the best business credit cards from American Express, Advantage, Chase, Bank One, Bank of America, Discover, Citibank, Household Bank and more, with online credit card approval. Why waste time going to a bank when you can get a decision in less than 60 seconds with secure online credit card application. Online Credit Card Approval with Online Credit Card Application is fast and easy!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Student Credit Card</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Having a student credit card while still living at home or attending school away from home can be an advantage. It gives the student the opportunity to establish credit at an early age and to start asserting their independence. It comes in handy in case of emergency, it is less trouble and safer to carry a student credit card than to carry cash. Parents find student credit cards to be very convenient. They are able to make deposits to their children&#8217;s account while they are away from home. Students should be careful with their credit card receipts to avoid identity thief.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you consistently pay your bills on time, obtaining students credit cards is a good way to established credit rating and start building a good credit history while in school. Establishing and maintaining a good credit rating will make it easy to purchase a car, a home or obtaining a personal loan in the future. For students who are not committed to their financial obligation, getting a student credit card is not a good idea. Running up balances, finding yourself in debt, unable to make monthly payments will destroy your credit rating.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Student&#8217;s credit cards generally have high interest rates. At iCreditOnline.com we offer some of the best student credit cards from Chase and Discover with 0% APR introductory rate for 6 months, no annual fees and online account access. Online credit card approval with online credit card application is fast and easy!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Explanation of some of the credit cards we offer:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">0% Intro APR Credit Card or Balance Transfer Credit Card gives you the benefit of using this credit card without making any interest payment on the principal for a stated period of time. This credit card is marketed to individuals with good credit rating who want to transfer balance from a high interest credit card to a 0% intro APR credit card.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Cash Rewards or Cash Back Credit Card earns a percentage on purchases made. This reward or cash back is credited to your account.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Debit Card takes the place of carrying a checkbook or cash. This card is used like a credit card with certain limitations, such as not being able to rent a car. Purchase transactions are contingent upon having enough funds in your checking or savings account to cover the purchase. Verification of funds requires entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at a point-of-sale terminal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Low interest credit card saves you money. Having a good credit rating qualifies you for some of the best low APR credit card offers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prepaid Credit Card spending limit is the amount of money you loaded to the card. There are no interest or finance charges on a prepaid card. Therefore the company giving you the prepaid credit card has zero risk. Generally people who apply for prepaid credit card are people with poor credit or unemployed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Secured Credit Card is secured by the amount of funds you have in your account. Your credit line could be from 50% to 100% of your deposit depending on the institution giving you the secured credit.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Unsecured Credit Card is issued to individuals with good to excellent credit rating. Credit ratings depend on certain criteria, such as one&#8217;s ability to repay loans. These criteria include payment history, employment history, and financial stability. Individuals with excellent credit will most likely receive a lower interest rate and can receive instant online credit card approval. A major factor in maintaining excellent credit is making your loan payments on time thus avoiding late fee penalties.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Travel Rewards Credit Card benefits may include travel accident insurance, free rental car collision/loss damage insurance, rebate on gasoline purchases, frequent flyer points or bonus miles towards airline flights, free quarterly and annual account summaries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">About The Author</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David Hall owns http://www.iCreditOnline.com. He offers free downloadable, high quality guides on credit repair, credit ratings, credit scoring, debt consolidation and more. He has tools for finding a wide range of financial services including secured and unsecured cards, student and business cards, auto loans, and more from the most reputable companies in the industry. You can also compare multiple credit card offers, securely complete an online credit card application, and receive a credit decision in at least 60 seconds. Visit David&#8217;s site today: http://www.iCreditOnline.com</p>
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