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		<title>How Do You Go About Choosing A Credit Card?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as an individual’s personal credit rating is very important, this is also something that is true for a businesses credit rating as well. If you own a new business and you are just starting to get some credit established for your company, you will need to know the important differences there are between personal [...]]]></description>
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<br /><br /></td></tr></table> <p>Just as an individual’s personal credit rating is very important, this is also something that is true for a businesses credit rating as well.  If you own a new business and you are just starting to get some credit established for your company, you will need to know the important differences there are between personal credit cards and that of <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit cards</a>.</p>
<p>When you decide that you would like to get a credit card for your business it is important that you are receiving a business credit card and not a personal credit card.  There are a variety of different companies that will allow you to get a credit card with your business name on it, but they will then use your personal credit history when you are applying for the card.  Of course if you are trying to establish credit for your new business, these particular cards will not be of much benefit to you, as it will only affect your personal credit and not the credit history that you are trying to build for the company that you own.</p>
<p>One of the biggest benefits that many business owners enjoy when they have a business credit card for their company is the fact that these cards allow you to keep all of your personal finances and your business finances completely separate.  These types of cards also make it very convenient for being able to track specific purchases that are made within the company, and you will have a detailed record of all of the transactions that have been made on the cards.  This can also make the bookkeeping within a company quite a bit easier to maintain.</p>
<p>If you have not established any credit for your particular business yet, another type of credit card that you may need to get is a secured business credit card.  These types of credit cards require that you pay a specified amount down on the card before you are able to make any transactions with them.  After the specified amount has been paid then they can be used just as any other type of credit card.  The initial amount that you pay towards the credit card will be kept in the event that you were to default on the credit card payments.  When a company is just starting out and has not established a line of credit yet, the secured credit cards are very helpful in being able to do this.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of applying for a business credit card for your company, it can be very helpful if you would use the advantages that are available on the Internet.  You can simply go online and research the variety of different web sites that offer business credit cards.  It would also be a huge benefit for you to  compare the various fees that may pertain to each card, and you will also need to compare the interest rates that are being offered on each specific card that you are checking in to.</p>
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		<title>What Is A Business Credit Card?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as an individual’s personal credit rating is very important, this is also something that is true for a businesses credit rating as well. If you own a new business and you are just starting to get some credit established for your company, you will need to know the important differences there are between personal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just as an individual’s personal credit rating is very important, this is also something that is true for a businesses credit rating as well.  If you own a new business and you are just starting to get some credit established for your company, you will need to know the important differences there are between personal credit cards and that of business credit cards.</p>
<p>When you decide that you would like to get a credit card for your business it is important that you are receiving a business credit card and not a personal credit card.  There are a variety of different companies that will allow you to <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">get a credit card</a> with your business name on it, but they will then use your personal credit history when you are applying for the card.  Of course if you are trying to establish credit for your new business, these particular cards will not be of much benefit to you, as it will only affect your personal credit and not the credit history that you are trying to build for the company that you own.</p>
<p>One of the biggest benefits that many business owners enjoy when they have a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a> for their company is the fact that these cards allow you to keep all of your personal finances and your business finances completely separate.  These types of cards also make it very convenient for being able to track specific purchases that are made within the company, and you will have a detailed record of all of the transactions that have been made on the cards.  This can also make the bookkeeping within a company quite a bit easier to maintain.</p>
<p>If you have not established any credit for your particular business yet, another type of credit card that you may need to get is a secured business credit card.  These types of <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">credit cards</a> require that you pay a specified amount down on the card before you are able to make any transactions with them.  After the specified amount has been paid then they can be used just as any other type of credit card.  The initial amount that you pay towards the credit card will be kept in the event that you were to default on the credit card payments.  When a company is just starting out and has not established a line of credit yet, the secured credit cards are very helpful in being able to do this.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of applying for a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a> for your company, it can be very helpful if you would use the advantages that are available on the Internet.  You can simply go online and research the variety of different web sites that offer business credit cards.  It would also be a huge benefit for you to  compare the various fees that may pertain to each card, and you will also need to compare the interest rates that are being offered on each specific card that you are checking in to.</p>
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		<title>Why Is Having NO Credit A Bad Thing?</title>
		<link>http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/2008/11/06/why-is-having-no-credit-a-bad-thing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that having good credit is a wonderful thing to have, especially in this day and time, and everyone also knows that having the black marks of bad credit against you will give you a lot of needless headaches and worry. So why is it such a bad thing when an individual does not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that having good credit is a wonderful thing to have, especially in this day and time, and everyone also knows that having the black marks of bad credit against you will give you a lot of needless headaches and worry.  So why is it such a bad thing when an individual does not have any credit at all?  It seems like having no credit would be a good thing, especially since it isn’t like you have any bad credit on your credit report…right? … Wrong!</p>
<p>Have you come to the point in your life where you are comfortable with your lifestyle, and you feel like you have plenty of extra money coming in each month that you think you should be able to afford a new car payment? Or, perhaps you are thinking about buying that new dream home for your family that you have dreamed about being able to buy for so many years.  Then, all of the sudden you come to find out, that there is something that is standing in the way of being able to do either of these things.</p>
<p>Having no credit at all is normally just as frustrating as having bad credit can be.  The reason for this is, a bank or a lending institution, a credit card company, automobile dealership, mortgage company, or any other type of business that you are trying to borrow money from will want to be able to see a past credit history of some type.  If these companies are able to see a good credit history on your credit report, then they are able to use your credit information to determine the bill paying practices that you have kept, and are keeping.</p>
<p>If you have bad credit, they can look at your credit report and determine what has caused your credit to be bad.  Sometimes a person might have had a good credit history, then all of the sudden, an unexpected accident of some sort might have occurred.  If lenders are able to see that you had good bill paying practices up until this point, then sometimes your loan can get approved under these circumstances.</p>
<p>If you have no credit at all, there is absolutely no way that any type of lending institution or company will have any type of information that they can base a determination on previous bill paying practices.  It is important for them to be able to determine what level of risk a client will, or will not be.</p>
<p>The way various companies can determine someone’s past credit history and bill-paying practices is by looking at your FICO score.  The FICO score is simply a means of being able to condense the credit information that is supplied on the credit report into a more easily understood three-digit number.  These numbers can range anywhere between the numbers of 300 and 850.  A score that is above 750 is considered to be excellent, and a score that is less than 620 is considered to be risky.</p>
<p>There are several different factors that are used in the formula to calculate a persons FICO score.<br />
•	35% &#8211; determined by your past payment history<br />
•	30% &#8211; determined by the current amount of money you still owe lenders<br />
•	15% &#8211; determined by how long your credit history is<br />
•	10% &#8211; determined by the amount of credit accounts that are new, that you have either opened, or applied for<br />
•	10% &#8211; determined by a mix of the credit accounts that you currently have, such as credit cards, mortgages, etc.</p>
<p>To ensure that you are able to enjoy the benefits from having good credit, instead of having no credit at all, pay careful attention to the management of your finances and your bill paying practices.</p>
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		<title>Start Building Good Credit From The Very Beginning</title>
		<link>http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/2008/10/27/start-building-good-credit-from-the-very-beginning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is very easy to find all types of websites with information that can be extremely helping suggesting ways that can teach you how to clean your credit up once it has become anything less than good. But, what about the many individuals who are just starting out in the world, and they would like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is very easy to find all types of websites with information that can be extremely helping suggesting ways that can teach you how to clean your credit up once it has become anything less than good.  But, what about the many individuals who are just starting out in the world, and they would like to know how they can build their credit rating into good credit from the very beginning?  Building a good credit history from the start is a whole lot easier than if you were to wait until you have the black marks of bad credit on your credit report.  These black marks of bad credit will cause you endless headaches and lots of extra time devoted to figuring out how to get them removed from your credit report.</p>
<p>Knowing the steps that you can take in areas of how to build your credit properly from the beginning will ensure that you are able to enjoy the benefits there are to having good credit.</p>
<p>One of the most important steps into making sure you keep a good credit history is to make sure that you always pay your bills either early, or at least on time.  Paying your bills late will only get you caught up in the troubled web of having bad credit.</p>
<p>Start your journey into building good credit by only getting one type of credit.  You could choose to get a car loan, a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/reward-retail/">store credit card</a>, or other type of <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">credit card</a>.  If you choose to get one of the many credit cards that are available, try to use your card regularly, but you should also pay special attention into paying the card off on a monthly basis as well.  It is not wise to only pay the minimum amounts that can be paid.</p>
<p>For individuals who are just starting out in the world and building your credit, you may need to start with the use of a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/secured/">secured credit card</a>.  These types of cards are just as beneficial as a regular credit card is, only the bank will require that the card is secured with cash.  When you have used the <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/secured/">secured card</a> long enough and have proven your good standing, you can then change the card over to a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/regular/">regular credit card</a>.</p>
<p>Another thing that you should take the extra steps and do regularly, that many individuals are not aware of is you should obtain your credit report no less than once a year.  This can be extremely beneficial into ensuring that there are no mistakes on the report, and that all information is always kept current.  In today’s time with so many fraud cases occurring, it can also be to your advantage in checking your credit report to ensure that you catch any inaccurate information that has been added to your credit report.</p>
<p>The three national credit bureaus where you can receive a copy of your credit report are Trans Union, Experian, and Equifax.</p>
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		<title>What Does My Personal Liability Have To Do With My Business Credit Card?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many times when an individual who is just starting a business, will not have a long line of credit history that is already established for that particular company. Then, when they choose to open up a business credit card, the credit card company will want to have more information to be able to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many times when an individual who is just starting a business, will not have a long line of credit history that is already established for that particular company.  Then, when they choose to open up a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a>, the credit card company will want to have more information to be able to determine approval by using the personal credit history of the individual that is applying for the business credit card.  By doing so, the credit card company is better able to determine any credit risk that may or may not be involved.</p>
<p>When the credit card company uses your personal liability as a basis for approving the business credit card, it helps to protect them in the event that the business was unable to re-pay the balance on the card.  This would allow them to then be able to invoke the agreement that was made using the personal liability so that they are able to collect the funds that are owed.</p>
<p>Using personal liability can be very helpful, but it can also be very harmful.  It can be advantageous as far as being able to receive a business credit card you’re your business when it is lacking a sufficient amount of credit that is needed to receive a business credit card.  However, it can also be harmful to your personal credit line.  If for whatever reason your business was unable to make the proper payments on the card, not only will it harm the credit line of your business, but it will also harm your personal credit line.  It is very important to stay on top of any funds owed when taking out a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a> using personal liability.</p>
<p>One advantage that many credit card companies will offer is that you are generally able to remove your personal liability from the agreement after a certain amount of time.  After your business has shown that it was sufficiently able to stay in good standing, make the necessary payments on time and hold up to the agreement made, you can then remove your personal liability from the business credit card agreement.</p>
<p>The use of a business credit card can be very helpful when you want to keep your business and your personal finances completely separated.  You can find yourself in a big mess very quickly if your business and your personal expenditures were not kept separated.  Detailed billing summaries that you will receive from the business credit card company will be extremely helpful to you for the purposes of bookkeeping.  You will quickly and easily be able to see each individual purchase that is made from the card.  If you have more than one card that you have issued to different employees, you will also be able to determine different purchases that were made on each individual card.</p>
<p>The use of a business credit card can be very helpful to any business, but it will be to your advantage to do the necessary research that is available before applying for your business credit card.</p>
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		<title>The Catch 22 of Building Credit When You Have None</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s world it is almost impossible to obtain anything without having a good credit line behind you. However, when you are an individual who is just starting out in the financial world and you haven’t even had the chance to establish any credit yet, this can become extremely frustrating. You have to already have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s world it is almost impossible to obtain anything without having a good credit line behind you.  However, when you are an individual who is just starting out in the financial world and you haven’t even had the chance to establish any credit yet, this can become extremely frustrating.  You have to already have credit, to get credit.  This type of problem can make any individual feel defeated very quickly.  So where do you begin in this viscous circle?</p>
<p>Before you begin, it is important to realize how important it will be in the long run to make it a point to always pay your bills on time, and protect any type of credit you receive, no matter how small it may seem.  After all, your credit line will end up following you around for the rest of your life.  It can either be something that is extremely helpful to you, or it can be something that can end up causing you a lot of nightmares.</p>
<p>Almost everyone in today’s time either has, or plans to have cable or satellite T.V.  Or, what about a telephone, or other utility? These are small things that you will more than likely want at some point in your lifetime.  The bonus to having them is most of these companies report to credit bureaus.  The important thing to remember is you need to climb the ladder of building good credit one-step at a time.</p>
<p>You could also consider obtaining a department store credit card.  They generally start you out with just a small line of credit, but even this can be extremely beneficial when you are trying to build your credit history.</p>
<p>Students have an advantage to the credit building process. <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/mastercard.htm"> MasterCard</a>, <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/visa.htm">Visa</a>, and <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/issuer/american-express/">American Express</a> offer help to students who are trying to build their credit history with a low interest student credit card.  Another major benefit is many times college students are offered special promotions when obtaining their student credit card.</p>
<p>If you have a savings account, you could consider opening a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/secured/">secured credit card</a>.  Approval on these cards are based on the amount of money you have in your savings account, which ensures the lending institution is protected in case you default on paying off your credit card in the amount of time agreed upon.</p>
<p>If you don’t already have a checking or savings account open in your name, doing so could help your chances in lending institutions seeing that you have some financial credibility.</p>
<p>There is also what is called a ‘no credit history’ credit card that you might consider applying for.  These cards are generally unsecured cards that do not require security from a savings account.  If you are unable to open the card in your name alone, some individuals use a co-signer such as a family member to help them obtain an unsecured credit card.</p>
<p>Building a good solid line of credit history can be frustrating to say the least.  If you will stay consistent and determined, it will happen.  It will also prove to be a huge advantage to you, when you stay diligent in your efforts.</p>
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		<title>A Few Simple Facts About Business Credit Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have made the decision to open a business credit card account for your place of business, one very important step in doing so, would be for you to investigate all of the informative information that is available on the specific credit card you are thinking about opening. Taking the time to do this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have made the decision to open a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a> account for your place of business, one very important step in doing so, would be for you to investigate all of the informative information that is available on the specific credit card you are thinking about opening.  Taking the time to do this important step will ensure that you will receive the lowest possible rates and that the card is the right one for your company and your particular needs.</p>
<p>One of the most important steps you should consider before you even fill out an application to receive a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit card</a> would be to carefully compare the interest rates and the fees that each individual card company will be applying to the card.  Depending on which company you decide to choose, some of these figures can differ a great deal.  With the help of the World Wide Web, this very important step has been made a whole lot easier than it was in times past.  It is now made easy by simply going online and searching through the various credit card companies that are available and doing research on each of these.  You can easily compare each of their rates and fees they will be applying.  This will give you the advantage of making a more informed decision.  The ability of being able to do research on various companies at your leisure, while in the comfort of your own home or office can be extremely beneficial.  Many of the sites you visit will have information answering any question you may have regarding the business credit card they offer.</p>
<p>Normally the rates on a business credit card can be found to be considerably lower than those of a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">personal credit card</a>.  You will notice this difference because the many of the credit card companies know that when a business is for some reason unable to make their business credit card payments, the credit card company then has the ability to seize that company’s assets to cover the unpaid debt.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">Obtaining a business credit card</a> can be very beneficial to any business.  One important factor is they can be very helpful in obtaining a credit history for your particular business.  Most credit card companies do report to credit agencies, but it would be to your advantage to make sure of this when you are applying for your card.</p>
<p>You will also need to decide on which type of business credit card you would like to get.  You can choose from a range of different terms and conditions, and you can also choose from either a secured card, or an unsecured card.  Also, many of these cards will be offered without having any type of early repayment penalties, and some will have an early repayment penalty.</p>
<p>With so many <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/business-credit-cards.htm">business credit cards</a> being offered today with different terms and conditions, you will want to find out all of this important information before making your final choice on which card will best suit you and your company.</p>
<div style="background-color:#FEDECB; border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#FEBA8D; padding:5px">* Business credit  cards are available from a wide variety of sources &#8211; and with a wide range of  terms and conditions. Some are secured on assets of one kind or another and  some are available on an unsecured basis. As with all forms of finance, you  need to know and understand the exact conditions under which the credit is  being made available. One thing to look out for is early repayment penalties.  Even if you do have the means to repay the credit early it could cost you extra  in terms of a fee or penalty interest.</div>
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		<title>Can I Still Get A Credit Card With Bad Credit?</title>
		<link>http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/2008/07/17/can-i-still-get-a-credit-card-with-bad-credit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Very few people today know the true facts about having a bad credit score. They believe that once you have a negative item placed into your credit report it stays there for several years. People assume that repairing a bad credit history is nearly next to impossible and that you cannot get a credit card [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very few people today know the true facts about having a bad credit score.  They believe that once you have a negative item placed into your credit report it stays there for several years.  People assume that repairing a bad credit history is nearly next to impossible and that you cannot <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">get a credit card</a> when you have bad credit.  <img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-146" style="border: 0pt none; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="bad_credit" src="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/bad_credit.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="305" />The truth behind all these misconceptions is that different lenders tend to look at different things when they are deciding on whether or not to approve your personal credit application.  This means if five lenders have turned you down, that sixth lender just might accept your application and get you a card.</p>
<p>Yes, you truly can get a credit card even if you do have <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/poor-credit.htm">bad credit</a>, but you will have to pay higher interest rates and fees.  You can also qualify for a home loan, but you will end up paying hundreds more per month than an individual with good credit.  The reason is because lenders are able to charge different interest rates to different individuals.  Though they cannot discriminate because of race, color, or sex, they are allowed to discriminate because of your personal past credit history.  This is why a large number of people are very interested in repairing their bad credit.</p>
<p>There are even some businesses that target a person with bad credit.  They think that on occasion, a person who has a negative credit history, and who has not tried to repair their bad credit, might work harder to make their payments on time as to not worsen their situation.  They know that these people are in need of credit and this might make them unaware of interest rates.  If you have ever filed for bankruptcy and shortly afterwards you received an offer in the mail for an unsecured credit card, this is why.  Taking offers like these more than likely will not help you in your process to fixing your bad credit.  If you have already had a credit card, and charged it up to the limit and are unable to make even the smallest payment on time, getting another credit card, along with its payments is not a very good idea.</p>
<p>Repairing your credit history includes many different aspects; correcting the information on your report, removing any negative items from your credit report, bargaining with creditors to remove these negative items, having excessive inquiries removed, and then building good credit.  One good way to repair your bad credit is to get a <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/category/secured/">secured credit card</a> that reports your payments to the credit bureaus.</p>
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		<title>What To Look For When Searching For A Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in a bind and need to borrow money but you just aren’t sure what to do, you should use this refinancing aid created specifically for borrowers with credit scores that aren’t all that great. Most bad credit loans you come across are going to have high rates, well bad credit debt consolidation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in a bind and need to borrow money but you just aren’t sure what to do, you should use this refinancing aid created specifically for borrowers with credit scores that aren’t all that great.  Most bad credit loans you come across are going to have high rates, well bad credit debt consolidation lets a borrower combine many bad credit loans into one compiled loan with a lower interest rate.  Therefore bad credit debt consolidation programs help pay off an array of different unsecured and secured bad credit loans that you may have and have them all turned into one repayment plan so that you aren’t paying on three or four different loans at once.  This can become very confusing for many people.  Some may even forget to pay one while all the while thinking they have everything paid in full.</p>
<p>A limber and well-devised bad credit debt consolidation program helps you to lower your interest rates, monthly bills, and also to improve your overall credit rating.  There are several different options and ways to consolidate bad credit debts you may have.  The choice is completely up to you. Some people may even choose to transfer their bad debts to a credit card with a small interest rate for getting a home equity loan or other private lender loans.</p>
<p>The most important factor that you should consider with bad credit debt consolidation is the rates.  Some of the factors that come into play with bad credit debt consolidation rates are your credit history, market condition, and lending rates.  These rates can be variable or fixed.  Fixed rates have the same rates throughout the whole term of the loan. Whereas variable bad credit debt consolidation rates change throughout the course of the loan.</p>
<p>Currently today there are a large number of debt consolidation information providers.  Also including your local credit unions, banks, mailers, and several online companies that are also these information providers that is there specifically to cater to your bad credit debt consolidation needs.  Since the rates offered by each individual financing company will vary, it is very much suggested that you do your research and find the best interest rate for you.  You can compute all of your current interest rates and compare them to what you come up with on your research.</p>
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		<title>Before Transferring a Credit Card Balance, Things You Need To Know!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been receiving offers in the mail from credit card companies? One you are more than likely familiar with is &#8220;0% Balance Transfers&#8220;. Before you decide to start filling out papers and sending them back in so quickly, you need to do some research. Do the right investigating to make sure it is worth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you been receiving offers in the mail from credit card companies? One you are more than likely familiar with is &#8220;<a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/0-apr-credit-cards.htm">0% Balance Transfers</a>&#8220;.  Before you decide to start filling out papers and sending them back in so quickly, you need to do some research.  Do the right investigating to make sure it is worth the switch or transfer.</p>
<p>The number one thing you want to do is find out if it is really worth it. These great advertisements advertise a low introductory rate if you decide to transfer your existing credit card balances into their promotion. You might come across these offers, but you need to make sure the rates are really a good deal and that you don&#8217;t end up paying more in fees and interest in the long run.</p>
<p>Make sure you always read all the FINE print. Not only do you need to read the fine print, read everything! Go over it several times to make sure that you understand what you are consenting to. You might think that the fine writing is just junk, but it&#8217;s not.  If you have any questions or concerns about an issue before you agree to the transfer, call the credit card company. If they value you as a customer, they will be more than willing to assist you.</p>
<p>When trying to make the final decision here is an example to relate to. If the advertised introductory rate is 3%, which is a great low rate on credit card #1 &#8211; if you transfer your other credit card balance from card #2 where your current APR is 11%, your standard rate. Then you open up another piece of mail and it is card offer #3 with an introductory rate of 0%. Just by looking at the papers you think credit card #3 is the best choice. Until you read the fine print, and realize that credit card #3 introductory rate is only low for six months, then the APR is 9%, where as credit card #1 has a higher rate that last for a year.</p>
<p>So before you decide to switch your balance from one <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">credit card</a> to another, you need to make sure it will all be worth it in the long run. Not only do you need to compare the introductory rates that they offer, you need to consider the length of the offer and what the standard APR will be. There will be additional fees such as transfer, annual, late, and others that you will have to consider.</p>
<p>Just because you receive this special offer in the mail does not mean that you actually qualify for that rate.  Depending on your credit history and score, will determine if you are eligible to receive the special rate. Make sure when reading the fine print that if it states if you miss a payment, you might be penalized and they will make you start paying the standard rate, which will be an even higher APR.</p>
<p>Many credit card companies do offer great deals to people who transfer balances, and it can be worth your time to do the research. The most important tip is that you read all the fine print and if you have any questions make sure you as them before it is too late.</p>
<p>Once you have made your choice in the credit card you have decided on, the next process is to fill out the balance transfer application. In the meantime, make sure that you at least make the minimum payment on the original credit card. Once everything has been processed the new credit card company should send you a notice. Make sure you check with your old credit card company and request them to send you a zero-balanced statement. Make sure that once all this is done you can cancel your old credit card, and you won’t have the temptation to use it anymore.</p>
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		<title>Paying Monthly Bills With Your Credit Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For most lenders, bankers and others in the financial world, the first thing they say is no. Never do this as it is a dangerous practice. Under some circumstances, that may actually be the case. In others, maybe not. A young person needed to establish credit. In order to do so he/she applied for one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For most lenders, bankers and others in the financial world, the first thing they say is no.  Never do this as it is a dangerous practice.  Under some circumstances, that may actually be the case.  In others, maybe not.</p>
<p>A young person needed to establish credit.  In order to do so he/she <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">applied for one credit card</a> with one of the companies that specialize in helping to establish or re-establish credit.  Although the interest rate was significantly higher than what this young person was comfortable with, he/she decided it was the best option at the time.</p>
<p>As previously recommended, this young person opened a revolving credit line at a jewelry store that also specializes in helping people to establish credit.  He/she also had a cell phone, automobile insurance and a monthly car payment to make.  The automobile was difficult to obtain because this youngster had no prior credit.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mintsoftware/493533760/"><img title="Bills, the circle of life." src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/493533760_7f31551f25_d.jpg" alt="Bills, the circle of life." /></a></p>
<p>This young college student decided at the time of the vehicle purchase, it was time to start creating a positive credit history.  Paid twice a month, utility, rent, car, insurance and cell phone payments never coincided with due dates for the bills, which left this youngster always running a few days late on every payment.</p>
<p>Determining this was not a good system, he/she decided to make some changes.  Every month he/she started paying everything except the rent with his/her new credit card.  At the end of the month, one week prior to the due date, the balance on the credit card was paid in full.  After two years of having this credit history showing everything paid on or before its due date, applying for a home loan was a breeze.</p>
<p>The reason some would think this is not a good idea is because many do not have the discipline necessary to use their <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">credit cards</a> in such a manner.  Far too often, monthly bills only get paid by credit card when finances are tight or something such as illness or job loss deems it a necessary.</p>
<p>This young person also applied for a gas card.  While unwise for most under the age of 25, he/she managed to never exceed his/her monthly budget for gas.  Although he/she lived with the mantra of “if I can’t pay cash for it, I don’t buy it” finding this method of bill paying actually worked for his/her advantage.  After two years of perfect credit, with three or four lines of credit open and nary a single late payment on anything, his/her credit rating was flawless.</p>
<p>This is a rare scenario for a person under the age of 21, but in this case, it was the right thing to do.  It took diligence, determination and a will power not possessed by many, young or old.  By the time this young person reached the age of 21, he/she owned his/her car, was purchasing a home rather than continuing to rent and had a credit score in the mid 800’s.  He/She also set into motion a format for paying all of his/her bills on time, every month and without worrying about which bills fell due between paydays.  In the two years that followed the purchase of his/her first home, this young man/lady had the credit limits raised on one of his/her credit cards and has gained enough reward points to take a trip to Hawaii.  Not a bad result for something others told him/her was not a sound financial decision.</p>
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		<title>Identity Theft</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number one crime in America today is identity theft. With the technology currently available, stealing another person’s identity is far simpler than the law-abiding citizen would ever consider. Taking a few, easy, security precautions, you can significantly reduce your chances of becoming the next victim. Think about how you handle your junk mail. Many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number one crime in America today is identity theft.  With the technology currently available, stealing another person’s identity is far simpler than the law-abiding citizen would ever consider.</p>
<p>Taking a few, easy, security precautions, you can significantly reduce your chances of becoming the next victim.  Think about how you handle your junk mail.  Many people do not consider it to be anything more than just that – junk – and quickly toss it into the trash.  However, if that particular piece of mail is offering you any form of credit, throwing it into the trash is like handing a thief an open invitation.  Some people feel comfortable simply tearing it in half before throwing it away.  To reduce the risk of someone stealing the information and fraudulently obtaining credit in your name, shred the mail instead.  It only takes a moment.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/2532558728_ede7fc6deb.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></p>
<p>Never, never, ever throw away bank statements, credit card statements, medical statements of any other financial document into the trash without first shredding it.  Shredders can be purchased for as little as $20.00, and should be your first defense against possible identity theft.  Cross paper shredders run a little higher, but offer a higher degree of security.  The difference between a regular shredder and cross shredding is the size and shape of the paper particles left in the shredding bin.  The smaller the pieces, the less likely they are to be put back together.  The idea after all is to make life difficult for a potential thief.</p>
<p>Another critical component to keeping your identity yours, is to turn your computer off when it is not in use.  Some people leave their computers on all the time.  From a security stand point that equates to leaving your house unlocked with all of your valuables plainly visible to every passer-by.  This is especially true if you have wireless or cable internet, pay your bills on line or keep personal or business account numbers listed on your computer.</p>
<p>Many people pay their bills via the internet.  The programs available for tracking home and business expenses make it much easier to keep up with budgeting and such.  However, leaving this information unsecured is akin to posting it on the local bulletin board.  No one would do such a thing, it is simply too dangerous.  If you chose to pay bills online, simply ensure you have proper firewalls; intrusion alerts and use only secured internet sites for doing any online accounting or banking.  It is never a good idea to leave account numbers or access codes on any computer.</p>
<p>In addition to shredding documents and basic internet safety the one thing that is probably the most important of all, is to keep track of your credit history.  There are multiple companies that, for a small fee, will track your credit for you and notify you if there are any changes.  Those changes include anyone, including yourself, applying for any type of credit in your name, or accessing your social security number for any reason.</p>
<p>Many of these types of services are available through your credit card companies.  Read the fine print.  See what is available and which services will best suit your needs.</p>
<p>Your good to excellent credit rating makes you a target.  Taking these few simple steps to protect it could very well be the wisest investment you ever make.</p>
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		<title>Credit Ghost – Having No Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/2008/06/29/credit-ghost-%e2%80%93-having-no-credit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having no credit can actually hurt you. One would think that having no credit would be better than having bad credit. This is not necessarily the case. Not long ago, an acquaintance decided she wanted to purchase a home. She believed she would be easily approved because she had no debts other than the normal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having no credit can actually hurt you.  One would think that having no credit would be better than having bad credit.  This is not necessarily the case.</p>
<p>Not long ago, an acquaintance decided she wanted to purchase a home.  She believed she would be easily approved because she had no debts other than the normal monthly utility bills, car insurance, and her cell phone.  Her income and employment were solid.  She had saved diligently for years in order to have a substantial down payment to purchase a home.  She had plenty of assets, including a newer vehicle that was paid for, all of her antique furniture; a 401k she regularly contributed to and she owned several stocks, which were doing well.  It appeared on the surface, she was a mortgage lenders dream.</p>
<p>In reality, she was a mortgage lenders nightmare.  Because she had absolutely no debt, she also had no credit rating.  Everything she owned, she paid for with cash or check.  She had not developed a history of credit.  She was what is termed, a credit ghost.  From a creditors standpoint, she did not exist.</p>
<p>Because she had no credit history, one had to be created and established for her.  Letters had to be obtained from each of her utility, cell phone, and insurance providers, as well as her landlord showing a full two-year history without any late payments.  The lender required three open lines of credit in good standing.  She did not want any lines of open credit, however after serious negotiations they agreed on one.</p>
<p>The one requirement non-negotiable by the lender, it had to be an unsecured, revolving line of credit, preferably a credit card.  The credit card or credit line had to be maintained for a minimum of six months prior to the lender approving her home loan.</p>
<p>Although she was eventually approved for her home loan, it was a far more complicated process because she had no credit.  Speaking to several mortgage lenders during the long process, she learned that it would have been easier for her to obtain the loan had she had bad credit than with no credit.  As absurd as that sounds, apparently when one leaves no credit marks whatsoever, there is almost no way to track their habits or patterns.  At least with bad credit, the lender can visually see where a persons strengths and weaknesses are.  Usually bad credit is a result of an unexpected illness, job change or divorce.  The blemishes can be explained away, by looking at the rest of the history prior to when the unexpected situation occurred.</p>
<p>A situation where there is no credit, because a person chooses to pay all of their bills upon receipt does not leave a history for the lenders to look at.</p>
<p>Multiple mortgage lenders recommend there be a minimum of three open credit lines.  They should be revolving, preferably unsecured and maintained for at least six to twelve months prior to applying for a home loan.  Of course, each person should discuss their own personal credit situation with their banker, accountant or tax expert before making any decisions about how to change or improve his/her private credit rating.</p>
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		<title>Students And Those Six Little Letters That Can Change Your Life: Credit!</title>
		<link>http://www.choosecreditcards.com/blog/2008/06/11/students-and-those-six-little-letters-that-can-change-your-life-credit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A credit card is an invention that can be a boon or a bane to a lot of people. Quite a number of people who has owned a credit card had difficulty managing the expenses it incurred. The number of credit cards that each American has is on an upward trend, which may mean that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A credit card is an invention that can be a boon or a bane to a lot of people. Quite a number of people who has owned a credit card had difficulty managing the expenses it incurred. The number of <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">credit cards</a> that each American has is on an upward trend, which may mean that there is an increased likelihood of encountering financial difficulty in settling credit card debt. Debt from credit cards can gather interest more quickly than other types of loans. Rates are at 20% or even higher, thus forcing Americans to shell out thousands of dollars to pay off credit cards.</p>
<p>If you’re already struggling with credit card debt, the first thing you can do is to minimize its usage. Continue to reduce the amount you put on the card until you are able to discard it entirely. One way to wean you off credit cards is have a budget and stick to it, no matter what. If you are in dire need for a more drastic solution, you can sell your house, rent out your apartment, or sell a vehicle. You may need to liquidate your assets and live with relatives or friends so that you can avoid declaring bankruptcy. A wise relative or a professional financial advisor can also provide some tips.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2290677387_b6716fd41a.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="500" />As soon as you have completely stopped using your credit cards, it’s time to settle your debt. Decide how much you’re willing to pay off every month, then look for ways to increase this amount for the months to follow. It is tempting to settle the card with the lowest unpaid balance, but remember that interest is your worst enemy. The ideal scenario in paying off credit cards is to allot none or very little of your money for interest, because, when you look at the bottom line, these are unnecessary fees anyway. You will be able to settle your credit card debt faster if you don’t have to pay for interest. Prioritize the card with the highest interest rate, and settle that one first. Focus on one card at a time, making consistent minimum payments on the rest of the cards until you don’t have any unpaid balances anymore. If you don’t start paying off the other cards, the interest rate will continue to climb until it becomes much more expensive than the card you’re paying off right now.</p>
<p>Once you have achieved zero balance in one card, destroy and discard it. It is also recommended to throw away all credit cards save for one. The one you keep should be the one you’ve used longest. While lower-interest cards you’ve had for a shorter period of time may seem best to keep, consider your credit history. The credit card you’ve used the longest will give a more accurate view of your credit rating.</p>
<p>One solution that a lot of people have considered is to just transfer unpaid balances to a brand new credit card with no interest rate. This strategy is based on the assumption that interests can be avoided for as long as a person can. However, you are likely to keep opening numerous accounts and closing them again so that you won’t have to pay for the interest. While the plan is sound on surface level, it will reflect on your credit score, causing it to drop. Low credit scores will mean tougher interest rates on other financial transactions, such as applying for a home mortgage. This strategy only offers short-term benefits. Permanent fixes are much more convenient and ideal.</p>
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		<title>Consider A Credit Card, Even If You Have Bad Credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:19:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you an individual whose credit history leaves a little to be desired? If you are a person who is suffering from any type of financial issues because of having bad credit, then you are certainly not alone. In our fast paced society of today, for a large number of us, it can be a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you an individual whose credit history leaves a little to be desired? If you are a person who is suffering from any type of financial issues because of having <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/poor-credit.htm">bad credit</a>, then you are certainly not alone.  In our fast paced society of today, for a large number of us, it can be a very hard task to keep up in the financial world.  Many of us, at some point in our life will suffer the effects of receiving a few black marks along the way on our credit history.</p>
<p>Luckily, there are many credit card companies and other financial institutions that realize this.  Because of this fact, several companies have made it possible for you to apply for and receive a credit card, even if you have bad credit.</p>
<p>The advantages that you can benefit from when you have a spot free credit line are endless.  It is no secret that everyone would like to have a blemish free credit line, but in reality, this simply is not the case.  There is however help available to all individuals, no matter how bad your credit history may be.</p>
<p>When you have that handy piece of plastic in your purse or your wallet at a time of need, or just because, would be a great way for you to begin re-establishing yourself a good line of credit.  Rebuilding your credit would be beneficial to you and your entire family.  There are many different situations that can occur where the use of a credit card would be extremely helpful.  Not only having the funds on hand when you need them, but for the purpose of establishing good credit.  Some of the many situations that can occur where a credit card could be very beneficial would be an unexpected medical emergency, an over-due bill, being in between paydays, a birthday or holiday that’s just around the corner, and many others.</p>
<p>If you have made the decision that you would like to go online and <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">apply for a credit card</a>, be sure to take your time in reviewing all of the information, and the fine print that is available on each credit card that is offered.  Then all you would need to do is simply decide on which card would best fit your particular needs, at rates that are acceptable to you.</p>
<p>It is so much easier today than ever before for individuals to be able to go online and find a large amount of information on a variety of credit cards that are offered.  Having the ability of going online in the comfort and the privacy of your own home when you are comparing what each card offers, along with the specific interest rates and other fees that apply to each particular card can be fast, easy, and convenient.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com">Credit cards</a> are no longer just for those who have <a href="http://www.choosecreditcards.com/good-credit.htm">good credit</a>.  Now, there are many options available for everyone, including those who have bad credit.  It is just a matter of deciding which card would work best for you.</p>
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		<title>Citi and Banamex USA launch co-branded credit card</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 15:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.S.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Through an ongoing pilot program available through eight Citibank financial centers in Texas and working with Citi Microfinance and Banamex USA, Citibank customers can now grant a shared-credit card to a friend or relative in Mexico with Banamex USA&#8217;s bi-national card program. Citi said that this pilot program offers cash-back rewards, 24-hour access to accounts, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Through an ongoing pilot program available through eight Citibank financial centers in Texas and working with Citi Microfinance and Banamex USA, Citibank customers can now grant a shared-credit card to a friend or relative in Mexico with Banamex USA&#8217;s bi-national card program.</p>
<p>Citi said that this pilot program offers cash-back rewards, 24-hour access to accounts, additional cards at no cost and introductory annual percentage rate (APR) on purchases or balance transfers for 12 months, depending on the type of credit card selected by individuals with established credit history.</p>
<p>You can read the full article <a href="http://www.banking-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=8A1AA497-D403-4891-8F31-8CA8BFA09613" target="_blank">here</a></p>
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