http://www.articlenorth.com/Category/Credit/330 Credit articles from Article North directory Rss Follow Up Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:44:01 -0600 It's not a secret that a lot of Americans suffer from credit card debt. There are several ways out from this situation. And one of the best ways out is to obtain a balance transfer credit card. It can be an effective tool in people's struggle for debt relief. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Reducing-Your-Debt-with-Balance-Transfer-Credit-Cards/82691 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Reducing-Your-Debt-with-Balance-Transfer-Credit-Cards/82691 This article presents some of the most rewarding credit cards available in the market today. Check out what each of these rewards credit cards has to offer and see which one best suits your needs and lifestyle. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Spot-The-Most-Rewarding-Credit-Cards/82660 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Spot-The-Most-Rewarding-Credit-Cards/82660 It can come as a shock to realize just how much you're paying in interest on your credit cards each month. Can you get the figures to a more reasonable level? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Minimizing-Your-Credit-Card-Interest-Payments/81911 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Minimizing-Your-Credit-Card-Interest-Payments/81911 Credit cards have become almost totally integrated into modern life and today most adults carry at least one. Are they now an essential part of everyday living? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Are-Credit-Cards-An-Essential-Part-of-Life-/81909 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Are-Credit-Cards-An-Essential-Part-of-Life-/81909 An accurate and clear credit report is the key to lease an apartment easily. Before renting an apartment, many landlords demand tenants credit report to determine their ability to pay the rent. It is a good idea to obtain a copy of your instant online credit reports from any of the three credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. It enables you to get an apartment for lease without any hassles. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Online-Credit-Reports-For-Renters/81869 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Online-Credit-Reports-For-Renters/81869 Credit worthiness is a very valuable aspect of your life and will have strong affects on your future. Find out how using credit cards can influence it to the good. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-Cards-Can-Help-Establish-Your-Credit-Worthiness/81089 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-Cards-Can-Help-Establish-Your-Credit-Worthiness/81089 The importance of having a good credit history is often emphasized. Some people reason out that they really dont care much about their credit history because theyre not applying for credit anyway. However, your credit history isnt just for getting approved for loans or credit cards. It isnt just about getting lower interest rates and more credit privileges. Your credit history also plays an important role in how employers judge you and ultimately, in getting the job that you want. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-and-Hiring--Can-Bad-Credit-Effect-Whether-You-Get-That-New-Job-Or-Not-/80644 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-and-Hiring--Can-Bad-Credit-Effect-Whether-You-Get-That-New-Job-Or-Not-/80644 Debt, debt, debtI'm sure you're tired of hearing about debt. Unfortunately, if you are having financial problems, you won't hear the end of it from creditors until it's paid off (or at least being paid off on time). With high interest rates, that can be easier said than done. Luckily, there is a way to fix your problem more quickly. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Conquering-Debt---Can-0--Interest-Cards-Help/80606 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Conquering-Debt---Can-0--Interest-Cards-Help/80606 Sitting down and deciding on a monthly budget will be your next step. This will allow you to see the amount of money that you put towards your collection accounts each month. A well-planned budget is an excellent way to save your money; by tracking each thing you buy and each bill you pay, you will make your money go much further because you will also see where you are wasteful. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Important-Steps-to-Begin-Paying-Off-Collection-Accounts/80516 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Important-Steps-to-Begin-Paying-Off-Collection-Accounts/80516 Credit cards are so easy to use, we can end up paying for everything with them. To avoid financial penalties, however, you need to stay on top of how you're using your card. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Avoiding-the-Pitfalls-of-Everyday-Purchasing-with-Credit-Cards/80121 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Avoiding-the-Pitfalls-of-Everyday-Purchasing-with-Credit-Cards/80121 Establishing payment methods for your small business is an important step to take when creating a successful business. In a credit based society, establishing a credit card payment system is a crucial step, as it opens up the doors for consumers to patronize your business both online and offline. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Merchant-Accounts---Understanding-Payment-Options-for-your-Business/80076 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Merchant-Accounts---Understanding-Payment-Options-for-your-Business/80076 With so many credit cards on the market, you need to narrow down your selections before making a choice on which to apply for. What criteria should you be looking at? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Selecting-An-Appropriate-Credit-Card-For-Your-Lifestyle/80063 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Selecting-An-Appropriate-Credit-Card-For-Your-Lifestyle/80063 Today, there are different reward credit cards in the market and it may not be easy distinguishing one from the other. Some reward credit cards offer free travel tickets while others offer gas rebates; cash back reward credit cards give cash benefits while others may offer a combination of one or two rewards. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Own-A-Car-With-Car-Rewards-Credit-Card/79912 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Own-A-Car-With-Car-Rewards-Credit-Card/79912 Advertisements on debt consolidation make it seem like the best solution to your debt problems. But is this really true? Can you really count on debt consolidation to solve your debt problems? To answer this question objectively, lets talk about the important facts about debt consolidation loans. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Debt-Consolidation-Loan-and-You/79569 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Debt-Consolidation-Loan-and-You/79569 Gas reward credit cards are great but the truth is theyre not really for everyone. Usually, this type of reward credit card is affiliated with a particular gas station, and if you dont purchase your gas from that station, then you wont earn your points at all. So before you go ahead and sign up for that amazing gas rewards credit card offer, read on and find out the things you need to avoid with your gas reward card. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Things-to-Avoid-In-Gas-Reward-Credit-Cards/79548 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Things-to-Avoid-In-Gas-Reward-Credit-Cards/79548 The variety of credit cards is very wide nowadays. Everyone chooses a plastic according to his needs and preferences. If you are the one that likes to help those who need it and take part in charity affinity credit card is the right choice for you. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-Card-as-the-Means-of-Helping-the-Needy/79384 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Credit-Card-as-the-Means-of-Helping-the-Needy/79384 Airlines credit cards differ in their issuers. Read who issues frequent flyers credit cards and fish out all pros and cons of them. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Airlines-Credit-Cards---What-Will-Be-the-Best-for-You-/78160 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Airlines-Credit-Cards---What-Will-Be-the-Best-for-You-/78160 Consumers with debt problems have to deal with their creditors constant attempts to collect their debts. Although creditors have every right to ask for their money, there are creditors who go beyond the proper way of debt collection. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-End-Creditor-Harassment/78010 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-End-Creditor-Harassment/78010 Cash back credit cards are one of the latest and most popular crazes to sweep the personal finance industry. Find out why you should grab a slice of the action too. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Grab-a-Slice-of-the-Cash-Back-Action/77996 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Grab-a-Slice-of-the-Cash-Back-Action/77996 Reward credit cards are meant to give you incentives or bonuses for being a loyal credit card holder. However, despite what the advertising says, not all reward credit cards live up to its name. In fact, some reward credit cards may even cost you more than actually save you any money. So how do you spot a non-rewarding credit card? Let this article be your guide in choosing the right reward credit card for you. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-Spot-A-Non-Rewarding-Credit-Cards/77608 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-Spot-A-Non-Rewarding-Credit-Cards/77608 After enjoying years of easy access to credit, many people are now finding their applications are being denied. Why is this, and can anything be done? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Why-Can-t-I-Get-a-New-Credit-Card-/77156 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Why-Can-t-I-Get-a-New-Credit-Card-/77156 A Low Interest Credit Card is one that goes with a low interest for a long period and other charges and fee, like the one for balance transfer are also low. Low Interest Credit Cards have programs meant to help people who carry a balance on their cards. These cards help them in making purchases, or in case of a balance transfer. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Low-Interest-Credit-Card---What-This-Means-To-You-/76849 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Low-Interest-Credit-Card---What-This-Means-To-You-/76849 Gas Credit Cards are meant for saving money, keeping in view the high gas prices. You have a variety of cards to choose from, and each one has a different offer. These cards offer you a rebate up to 5% on purchase of gas and also other items like grocery. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Do-Gas-Credit-Cards-Reward-You-At-The-Pump-/76848 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Do-Gas-Credit-Cards-Reward-You-At-The-Pump-/76848 If you are under the pressure of high interest and mounting balance of your credit card, Balance Transfer Cards could be the way out. You only have a procure a credit card that offers the balance transfer option at 0% interest and transfer the balance to the new credit card. With the help of this 0% card you pay the high interest credit card debt. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-Benefit-From-A-Balance-Transfer-Credit-Cards/76847 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-To-Benefit-From-A-Balance-Transfer-Credit-Cards/76847 Your credit rating is a valuable asset which you need to keep an eye on. Did you know that you can get three free credit reports every year? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Getting-Free-Credit-Reports/76797 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Getting-Free-Credit-Reports/76797