Credit Card Basics

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Credit Cards 101 – What are Credit Cards?-- A credit card is a great financial tool. It can be more convenient to use and carry than cash and it offers you valuable consumer protections under federal law. However, credit cards are a big responsibility....

Types of Credit Cards -- Looking to get a credit card? Before you fill out a credit card application, you need to decide what type of credit card will work best for your specific situation. The following is....

How to Compare Credit Cards-- Not all credit cards are equal so when you compare credit card offers it can be challenging. Additionally, what is best for one person may not be best for another. When considering which....

Choosing the Right Credit Card for You -- Today, everyone has a credit card. From teenagers to corporate professionals to retirees, everyone is enjoying the ease and benefit of carrying credit cards. However, before applying....

Tips for Credit Cards -- There are many advantages to having a credit card such as being able to purchase items online and make hotel and car reservations. The way you handle your purchases should be taken seriously. Following are a few tips....

Deciding which Credit Card is right for you -- Not all credit cards are created equally. And so it makes it that much harder to decide which credit card. There are many factors you should take into consideration when deciding which credit card you want to get....

Staying Out Of Trouble With Credit Cards -- Isn’t it great having a credit card? It gives you so many advantages. You can purchase items online, make hotel and car reservations, and so many other convenient things. Despite these advantages, credit cards can create a lot of problems for....

FAQ’s About Credit Cards with Instant Approval -- Q: What do instant approval credit cards mean for applicants? A: Instant approval refers to the process by which credit card companies take your application information and instantly make a credit decision using your....

You Have Been Approved for An Instant Approval Credit Card! Now What Happens? -- It’s a great feeling when you receive approval for anything you do but it’s especially gratifying when it comes to an instant approval credit card. There is something intensely personal about one’s finances and creditworthiness that....

The American Express Card: Is it Right for You? -- What do you think of when you think of American Express? Do you think of a card only for the wealthy? Or maybe a credit card out of reach for the common person? Actually, American Express offers credit cards for....

Glossary of Credit Card Terms -- There are quite a few terms you may not be familiar with when it comes to credit cards and credit card applications. We have put together a glossary to help you better understand commonly used words, phrases, and acronyms in the credit card industry.....

A Brief History of Credit Cards -- Credit cards, as we know them today, have been around for just over half of a century. One of the first credit cards appeared in 1951 when loan customers of Franklin National Bank of New York were screened for.....