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Credit Cards: Pick the Perfect One
Whether it's a reward, no-interest or low-rate credit card, see which type is best for you.
Find the Ideal Credit Card for You
Struggling to find the best credit cards? Check out the top rated cards in five popular categories and make the right choice.
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Worst Credit Card Ever
Thinking about getting another credit card? The Motley Fool says this one should never make it into your wallet.
See Which One
- Cancel Card, Hurt Score?
So would it help your score if you got rid of a credit card? In most cases, no.
- Avoid These Credit Card Catches
Credit card offers mailed to Americans last year hit a record of more than 6 billion. Don?t get sidetracked by these goodies.
- Bad Credit Habits to Break
Sometimes the only way to stop a snowballing problem is to go back to the top of the hill and find out what started it.
- Five Ways to Destroy Your Credit
Snapping up department store credit cards or skipping out on that parking ticket could send your credit score tumbling.
- Credit Cards: What's Wrong With This Bill
More than 30 years ago, consumers had to fight for the right to dispute charges on their credit card bills. So hasn't it gotten easier?
- How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
Having too many credit cards can damage your credit score and lead to debt trouble. Find out if you're at risk.
- 10 Things Your Credit Card Company Won't Tell You
The number one thing your credit card company won't tell you: "We're just waiting for you to screw up."
- Plastic Penalties
Even if you pay all your bills on time, your rate may be jacked up. See why.
- Hidden Credit Card Fees
Nickel-and-dime charges can really add up. Here's how to avoid them.
- Tricks by the Trade
Credit card companies are getting more aggressive with cardholders.
- No Late Fees, What's the Catch?
Credit cards that don't have late fees will still penalize frequent offenders.
- 12 Questions on Balance Transfers
Everything you need to know before transferring credit card balances.
Solving Problems With Credit Cards
At some point everyone will have a credit card problem to solve. It could be disputing a charge, addressing a customer service discrepancy or getting help with too much credit card debt. You can succeed in resolving credit card issues.
Disputing Charges
- How to Dispute a Charge
What can you dispute? What are credit card issuers legally bound to charge back? What can you do if your dispute is being ignored?
- Sample Dispute Letter
Here's a sample credit report dispute letter that you can personalize with your own specifics.
Too Much Debt - 10 Debt Management Myths
Learn the difference between credit counseling, debt management and debt settlement.
- Credit Counseling Gets Mixed Reviews
Is credit counseling a pro-consumer service or just another industry?
- What to Ask a Credit Counselor
If a credit-counseling agent steers you wrong, your credit score takes the fall.
- A Credit Counseling Session
Take a peek at a real credit counseling session.
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Secret History of the Credit Card
Why are there no legal limits to interest rates and fees that credit card companies can charge? Meet the industry mastermind who knows how to influence consumer credit card behavior.
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Basics for Credit Cards
Credit Cards: Tools
Consumer Credit Cards: Rights & Resources
- Fair Credit Billing Rights
- Consumer Banking Complaints Assistance Group
The Office of the Comptroller records and reviews consumer banking and credit complaints. Historically, they have not been pro-consumer.
- State Attorney General Office: Consumer Division
Attorney Generals nationwide have successfully taken action to correct unfair credit card practices, and are very pro-consumer.
- Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau reports that the credit card industry receives the most consumer complaints.
- Truth About Credit Organization
A helpful site for industry information, resources and researching the best cards.
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