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Credit Card Depot Launches New Balance Transfer Credit Card Website
Due to strong visitor interest in balance transfer credit cards, Credit Card Depot Inc has launched a companion website, www.SmartBalanceTransfers.com. At Smart Balance Transfers, consumers can compare current balance transfer offers from all the leading banks before applying online. Additionally, Smart Balance Transfers features in depth articles as well as a balance transfer calculator designed to help consumers make the best balance transfer decision. To learn more about balance transfer credit cards, visit Smart Balance Transfers.
Choosing the Best Credit Card Offer
If you're not using a 0% APR credit card, you're probably paying a much higher interest rate than you were a few years ago. Learn more about 0 APR credit card offers and find out how to select the best credit card for your lifestyle.
0% APR Credit Cards: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Most of us have thrown out a few hundred 0% APR credit card applications during the past few years. For a while, it was nearly impossible to open up the mailbox without receiving at least one credit card solicitation. Recently, those once annoying offers have all but disappeared. And, while there is still an abundance of 0% credit cards on the internet, these offers may soon disappear as well.
Credit Card Limit Cut? Fight Back
Over the past few months, credit card companies have been slashing credit limits on consumers. This poses a number of problems for consumers as it not only reduces funds available to spend, but can severely and negatively impact credit scores. Learn more about credit limits and find out where to find a high limit credit card.
International Credit Card Fees
If weak exchange rates aren't enough to dampen your spending while abroad, foreign transaction fees, which run 3% with most credit card companies, will. However, it is possible to get a no foreign transaction fee credit card. Learn more about international credit cards and save money on transaction fees.
0% APR Credit Card Offers: When a 0% APR for 1 Year Lasts 3 Months
It isn't hard to find a 0% APR credit card offer that advertises a 0% interest rate for 1 year. However, many credit card companies are now slipping a little trick in the fine print by advertising a 0% APR for "up to" 1 year, but granting applicants with average and even good credit a 0% rate that only lasts for 3 or 6 months. Learn more about how to get a 0% APR for a full year.
Store Credit Cards: Deal or No Deal
You may be tempted to sign up for a store credit card in order to save a couple of dollars on your holiday shopping. Unfortunately, the dollars you save while checking out can end up costing you a lot of money in the long run. Find out how store credit cards can hurt your wallet and your credit score as we examine the reasons why you should say "no deal" to credit cards from popular retailers like Macys, Best Buy, Home Depot and others.
Gas Cash Back Credit Cards
Gas credit cards issued by Exxon Mobile, Sunoco, Conoco Phillips, Chevron Texaco or Shell may save you a few extra cents at the pump, but gas station credit cards aren't usually a great deal for most consumers. Learn more about gas credit cards.
Cash Back Credit Cards: Gas Rebate Credit Cards Can Save You Money at the Pump
If you're as afraid to watch the price ring up when you fill your gas tank as I am, it might be time to start trimming your gas bill with a credit card that offers up to 5% cash back on gas purchases and a 0% APR. Learn more about saving money with a gas cash back credit card.
Cash Advance Credit Cards: You Should Know About These Costs
Thinking about taking a cash advance from your credit card? Be careful. Interest rates on cash advances can be nearly double standard rates. Learn more about cash advance credit cards.
Instant Credit Card Offers: How Instant Are They?
Instant credit card offers used to be truly instant. You applied online, got approved, and were given your credit card number. Identity thieves loved this. The banks did not. Now, instant credit card offers are more like fast credit card offers. Read more about the current process of getting approved for an instant credit card offer.
Instant Approval Credit Card Offers
With the holiday season almost upon us, many people will be waiting until the last moment to apply for a credit card. While this approach worked in the past, its not the best idea these days. Find out why instant credit cards aren't what they used to be.
About 0% APR Balance Transfer Credit Cards
You may think a 0% APR balance transfer is an easy way to say money. For the most part, it is. However, there are a few credit card company tricks that can trip you up and negate your 0% interest rate. Learn more about avoiding 0% APR credit card mistakes.
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