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So Why Would I Want A Prepaid Credit Card? »

Wednesday 16th January 2008
Our buying power today is based predominately on our credit rating. This is even more true today with the advent of computers and instant credit reports from companies such as Equifax and Transunion. It is virtually impossible to do business without a credit card, especially online where nearly...
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Caution Over Credit Cards for Christmas »

Tuesday 18th December 2007
This year with all the expensive presents we’ll be buying many of us will find that we’ll be stretched beyond our means. Despite saving for the most expensive time of the year many of us will be feeling the pinch this Christmas, especially with must have items like Nintendo Wiis and iPods topping...
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Important Things College Students Should Know About Credit Cards »

Thursday 29th November 2007
While you are in college, it is obvious that you are most likely going to be tight with money. In fact, often times you will not have enough, even with your penny pinching ways. So where do most college students turn other than to credit card companies who stand ready and willing for them to fill...
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Rise in US Credit Card defaults »

Tuesday 28th August 2007
This year has seen a considerable rise in defaults by US consumers on credit card debts, significantly higher than those of last year. This raises fears that the current subprime mortgage market problems are spilling over into other areas of consumer finance.

The first half of 2007...
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