Credit and Credit Cards

2 Main Points of Credit Card Reform from the Fed

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While there is a time to enjoy a bit of a victory, single women, the announced credit card reform is not sufficient to feel at ease.  Beginning on August 22, 2010 credit card banks will have a couple of new rules that will affect your credit cards. A $25 cap on late fees. No fees [...]

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New Bank Fees and Financial Reform

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The single woman may think that with financial reform her bank woes are over.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Leading up to the economic disaster of 2008 that seems to be touching many of us to this day, the banks — particularly, the credit card banks — had many of us in their [...]

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Pay Credit Card Bill Online On Time

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One of the easiest ways to guarantee a little extra savings is to pay credit card bill online and on time.  With so much reform going on concerning banking and consumer protections, it is easy to be lulled into thinking that all our credit card woes are about to come to an end.  While the [...]

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When to Use the Credit Card

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The single woman should only use her credit card when she does not need to use it.  Now, I know that sounds like an oxymoron.  But, using the credit card recklessly makes the single woman a moron.  Sound a bit harsh?  Well, here are the two choices.  You can either your credit card to your advantage [...]

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Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards

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Credit cards are a necessity if you want to build credit.  Debit cards are a must if you want to control your money flow.  So, here are a few things every single women who wants to DIY to get spending and credit under control. First of all, the most important thing any single woman needs [...]

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Credit Cards Are a Necessity

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Do not freak out.  Credit cards are a necessity if you are a single woman who needs to build or rebuild credit.  However — and that is one big HOWEVER — they should be used to build your credit score, not to buy everything you see or think you want.  Three things every single woman [...]

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