The average American has more than $9,000 in credit card debt. While having a credit card isn’t a bad thing, letting credit card debt pile up over time can place an enormous strain on your finances. Take a look at the articles, Q&A’s, blog posts and videos we have linked to this topic for ideas on how to handle credit card debt and your personal finances.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – August 24, 2008
Today on The Ilyce Glink Show Ilyce interviewed Curtis Arnold, founder of CardRatings.com and author of "How You Can Profit from Credit Cards." She also talked to author Kathy Kristof about her new book "Investing 101" and when's the right time to hire a financial advisor. Ilyce answered listener questions about real estate investing and discussed staging homes for sale. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Credit Card Companies Change Interest Rates
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Credit Card Companies Can Change Terms
Many credit card companies will try to convince you to open an account by promising not to change your credit card rates. Unfortunately, this isn't a promise they intend to keep. What promises do credit card companies make about credit card rates? What factors affect credit card rates? Can your behavior affect your credit card rates? Can factors out of your control affect your credit card rates?
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Credit Card Company Calls Debtor’s Parents
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Credit Counseling Scam Organizations
An elderly couple has gotten into credit card debt after retirement. Credit counseling from a non-profit organization may be able to help. During a credit counseling session, they can receive coaching on how to manage their debt. Depending on the debt load, credit counseling can help you learn how to pay off your debt. Be careful to avoid scams from other companies claiming to offer help.
Gas Surpasses Clothes In Teen Credit Card Expenses
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