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Credit cards, as we have already covered in parts 1-4 of our Credit Cards 101 series, are extremely powerful tools which you can put to work for you on your journey toward better credit. Yet not only do credit cards have great credit building potential (assuming you manage the accounts properly), but they also feature some other great benefits as well. For example, you may not realize it but your credit cards represent the safest and most secure form of payment you carry in your wallet. Read More

Welcome back to part 4 of our Credit Cards 101 series. We have already covered in depth how properly used credit cards have the ability to help you start building credit from scratch or to rebuild previously damaged credit reports. Credit cards alone are not going to be a cure-all for your credit problems, of course, but they can be an important component in your overall credit restoration plan. Read More

Welcome to Part 3 of our powerful series, Credit Cards 101. In parts 1 and 2 of this series you have already learned some important information about how properly managed credit card accounts can be very effective tools to help you build better credit. Of course, while well managed credit card accounts can potentially be great for your credit scores, credit card debt can actually wreak havoc upon your credit scores very quickly. For best results (both financially and from a credit score standpoint) it is important to develop the habit of paying off your credit card balances in full each month. Read More

Credit cards have the ability to make or break your credit scores. In Part 1 of our Credit Cards 101 series we have already covered just how important it is that you keep your credit card balances paid off monthly. Credit card debt has the ability to harm your credit scores even if you make all of your monthly payments on time. Read More

When it comes to credit cards you will find a variety of advice and opinions, often very strong ones. At some point in your life you have probably even had someone you respect tell you that credit cards are dangerous and should be avoided entirely. However, before you believe the “credit cards are dangerous” advice you received from your uncle, your best friend, or even your favorite financial guru you should take a moment to consider all of the facts for yourself. The truth is that properly managed credit card accounts can actually be very powerful credit building tools. Read More

Tis’ the season for family, friends, food, and fun. Unfortunately the holidays are also a time for extra expenses and very often for overspending as well. Many people start the holidays out with the best of intentions when it comes to their finances. Perhaps you even began with a budget or spending limit to make sure you did not overextend yourself once again this year. However, before you give into the pressure and start making excuses to spend money you cannot afford to spend, consider the following. Read More