 Category: Credit Cards
Category: Finance >> Credit Cards<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 next page >> by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Congratulations college freshman! You're about to embark on one of the most exciting times of your life. By now your parents, siblings, and friends have offered you all kinds of advice on how to make your transition to college smoother - how to get along with your roommate, what classes to take and which ones to avoid, where to find the best off-campus food, and how to stay safe on campus.
by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] LexisNexis, a provider of personal and financial data, recently reported that the personal information of as many as 310,000 people nationwide may have been stolen. This figure is nearly 10 times higher than the original figure disclosed last month by the company. by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] About five years ago I moved from the ranks of being a renter to that of being a homeowner. Now, not a week goes by that I don't receive some type of offer through the mail encouraging me to refinance my mortgage, open a home equity line of credit (HELOC), or apply for a home equity loan.
by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Mark and Beth, a young married couple in their twenties, established a goal to buy a home within the first three years of their marriage before starting a family. They budgeted and used their money wisely in order to save for the down payment. Whenever they purchased something they always paid cash - no credit cards for them. Why waste money by paying interest to a credit card company ?
by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Ask a friend what resolutions they made for 2004 and your bound to hear them reply 'Pay off my credit cards.' Ask them how they planned on reaching that goal and many of them will not have a clear cut answer.
by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Now renters and others can have their monthly payments tracked and reported to a new credit bureau. This can help poor and moderate income families obtain the credit they deserve. by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Explains how consumers can often lower their credit card interest rates and save money with one simple call. by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Reviews internet scams used to obtain personal information and commit identity theft. by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Outlines 5 key tips to consider when reviewing your personal credit report. by James H. Dimmitt  [ 2005-07-31 ] Explains the basic differences between a credit card and a debit card and the need to be educated about their uses. |