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Save Money on Gas with Multiple Credit Cards

Jeremy Biberdorf

2006-08-29

		Title: Save Money on Gas with Multiple Credit Cards

If you’re serious about saving money on gas, consider using more than one credit card. You can exploit all the benefits of each card. Then when you reach the rewards limit, simply switch to using your other credit card.

Ideally you could find one credit card that could give you high cash back rates with no limit. Unfortunately most gas rebate credit cards have limits on the rebates you can earn. Once you reach the rebate limit or the introductory period expires, the cash back percentage decreases. Suddenly your 5% gas rebate credit card only gives you 1% back. Most people would keep using the credit card out of habit. Often they don’t even realize that they are getting less cash back.

What is stopping you from using more than one rebate credit card? Don’t settle for the roll back rebate percentage. When the credit card company reduces your rebate percentage, switch to another card that will give you reasonable rewards. With this strategy, you could get high cash rebates all year.

Before attempting to juggle multiple credit cards, carefully read each credit card’s terms and conditions. To make things difficult, each credit card has its own formula for earning rewards. For example, most gas rebate credit cards start with high cash rebate percentages. Then once you spend a certain amount, your rebate rate goes down. General cash rebate credit cards tend to be the opposite. Those cards start with a low cash back percentage that increases as you spend more. That type of credit card would be best used exclusively.

Sometimes a particular gas station offers a really good credit card, but is only applicable at their gas station. Take advantage of that offer and use a different rewards card if you purchase gas elsewhere. When the gas station attendant asks for your rebate card, be proud that you are one of the smart people saving money.

Another thing to watch out for is credit cards that have a minimum total purchase for rebate eligibility. You might only qualify for rebates after you spend a few thousand dollars. Plan your spending and figure out which credit cards would work best together. Also remember to be responsible with all your credit cards and pay them off in time.

Each gas rebate credit card is different. So to really save money on gas, your strategy should be to use the best credit card for each purchase, even if that means owning multiple credit cards. If your credit card doesn’t always give you the best deal, do something about it. Don’t be afraid to add another credit card to your wallet.

Practical Ways to Debt Relief

Narendra Kumar

2008-02-25

		Title: Practical Ways to Debt Relief

Credit card debt is starting to get out of control. These tips will help you get out of debt and even start saving money.

These days credit card debt is unfortunately a common problem. The buy everything you want now attitude and pay it later ?" is too often how credit card debt starts. In the beginning, making the payments to the credit card companies is not a problem ?" but as the credit card balances rapidly increase or the number of credit cards increases ?" this is usually when debt problems begin.

Now you're weighed down with so much credit card debt that you don't know what to do. The first step is realizing that the debt is a problem. Credit card spending is what got you into this predicament. Now it's time to find some debt relief. Here are some practical ways to debt relief.

1. Get rid of your credit cards. Do not get any more credit cards or open up any additional lines of credit.

2. Implement a budget. This begins with a practice and honest look at where your money is going. Ultimately there should be more money coming in than going out. Track and record your spending habits over a period of time that’s at least a month. It's critical to write down everything you spend ?" especially cash purchases. After one month ?" examine your spending habits and see what you can do without.

3. Budget your payments. After you have committed to removing unnecessary expenditures from your budget ?" use that additional money to put toward paying your credit cards. 4. Start by paying the credit card that has the lowest balance. Continue to make the minimum payments (or whatever you may have arranged with the credit card company) to the other credit cards. When the first card is paid off ?" start putting the same monthly amount toward the second card in addition to the minimum payment. For example, if you were paying $200 every month to credit card A and $50 per month to credit card B and $30 per month to credit card C. Once credit card A has been paid off ?" then start paying $250 to credit card B. When credit card B is paid off ?" you can then make payments of $280 to credit card C. you can continue to do this with your auto loan and then your mortgage. When all of your debt is gone ?" you can put the amount of the monthly payments into a savings or money market account.

If you know your debt is out of hand and you may have difficulty making even the minimum credit card payments ?" be proactive. You should call your credit card companies and explain your situation. It's in there best interest to work with you and almost always ?" they will find a solution to the debt problem that is mutually beneficial. Then put these practical ways to get out of debt into action and you'll be amazed at the results. Debt relief is just around the corner.

4 Financially Fatal Mistakes To Avoid When You Apply For A Credit Card

Jennifer Wilson

2007-07-26

		Title: 4 Financially Fatal Mistakes To Avoid When You Apply For A Credit Card

Credit card offers flood our inboxes all day long, but when shopping for a real credit card deal – you’d better read the fine print, or you might get burned. Credit card offers are very enticing, they’ll give you a 0 APR credit card for an entire year, or a really low interest rate for a few months, but how much money are you really going to save if you accept their offer?

The truth is, there are some excellent money saving credit card offers out there, especially if you apply for a credit card online. But you need to take a few minutes and read the fine print in order to avoid these 4 financially fatal mistakes:

Make certain that you know how much the interest rate will be after the introductory interest ratehas expired. Many companies offer 0% APR credit cards and then jack the interest rates up so high that it is ridiculous. Although you may be saving money in the short term, be sure that you know exactly what the standard annual percentage rate is. If it is too, high you might apply for a credit card somewhere else, or transfer your balances before the low introductory APR expires.

If you need to consolidate credit card debt, then you should apply for a credit card that offers 0% balance transfers. Balance transfers are a super way to save tons of money on interest rates, as some credit card companies offer a 0% annual percentage rate on the balances you transfer to their card till they are paid in full. This great deal is usually reserved for consumers with excellent credit, so be sure to clean up your credit report before applying.

Balance transfers can be tricky at times, make sure that you carefully read the fine print and fully understand which part of your credit card debt qualifies for that 0% interest rate. Many times it only applies toward your transferred balances, not toward new purchases. This is where they stick it to ya, on new purchases.

Don’t apply for a credit card based on its rewards program. Credit card rewards and bonuses should only be considered as a secondary benefit, low interest rates should be your main priority.If you are dead set on applying for a rewards card, then check out some of the great travel rewards, gas rewards and cash back reward credit cards that are available online. Choose the reward credt card that best suits your needs, many offer double and triple the amount of points as their competitors, so read the fine print before you apply.

Never, ever make a late credit card payment. Making a single late payment will nullify your introductory interest rate immediately. This policy is buried in the middle of the fine print somewhere on all credit card applications. Credit card companies hide it down there hoping that you will never see it, but I want to bring it to your attention before it catches you off guard. The nice, low APR you have been enjoying and the 0% balance transfers you had been counting on could be wiped out with a single late payment.

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Saving Money With Credit Card Consolidation

Robert Livingston

2007-12-16

		Title: Saving Money With Credit Card Consolidation

Credit cards have become a way of life for most individuals and families. The convenience of credit cards has led to their increased usage and with that increasing credit card debt. The statistics on the average credit card debt held by consumers is staggering at nearly $9000 by the average American said the Consumer Federation of America in a recent report. Credit card debt is not simply a problem because of the average amount owed, but also because of the interest rate charged, which only increases the amount of debt and makes it much more difficult to pay off. If you were to pay just the monthly minimum on $9000 of credit card debt at 18% interest, it would take approximately 42 years to pay off that debt. That's a long time to pay for that new television you so desperately wanted and probably don't have after 42 years.

With increased credit card debt, many of us are threatened by surmounting debt issues and many of us are looking for solutions besides bankruptcy since in 2047 we probably don't want to be paying for that now obsolete and probably non-existent television we bought way back in 2005. One possible solution is debt consolidation.

How can debt consolidation help with credit card debts?

While there are several ways to go about debt consolidation, if you are not quite in a position where you need a debt counselor and debt management plan and your credit is still in good shape, you may be able to consolidate your credit card debt with a bank loan or transfer your credit card debt to a lower interest credit card. The benefit of both is that you only have one monthly payment to make and the interest rate is usually substantially lower. If you transfer your debt to a lower interest credit card, you need to exercise some caution, though. Some credit cards offer special interest rates when you do a balance transfer, but this lower interest rate may not always be fixed until you pay off the debt. It may only last a few months and then the rate goes right back up. If you go this route, managing your debt may be easier than if you have to pay to several lenders, but much more difficult than if you were to consolidate with a single loan because you need to continually calculate interest rates and how they will affect your credit card debt.

Here's an example of how obtaining a lower interest consolidation loan or transferring to a lower interest credit card can affect your credit card debt:

Let's say you have $1000 in outstanding credit card debt with an average (APR) of 18%. If the outstanding balance remains at $1000, over the course of a year you would pay approximately $180 in interest charges alone. If you consolidate your credit card debt into a single loan with a lower interest rate or if you do a balance transfer onto a credit card with a low interest rate you would save a significant amount of money.

If the new loan or credit card have a 9% APR, the amount you pay in interest charges would be half of the higher interest cards meaning you would save roughly $90 in interest charges over the course of that same year. If you save $90 for a debt of $1000, then think about a debt of $10,000. You will save about $900 just in interest alone and pay down the debt that much quicker.

How to select a credit card processing merchant account service provider

Jim Ramage

2007-06-22

		Title: How to select a credit card processing merchant account service provider

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Money Saving Tips: Credit Cards

David W Richards

2007-06-13

		Title: Money Saving Tips: Credit Cards

In today’s world, nearly all of us have at least one credit card. The Average family in America owes between 10-20 different lenders, nearly half of this is to credit cards. Owning a credit card has become much easier than in previous years. This has produced both good and bad results. We can have what we want faster but we end up paying much more for it in the long run. If cutting up your credit cards isn’t a practical idea then give close attention to the money saving tips in this article. With some careful planning you could see your monthly bills start to drop at a much faster rate.

Credit card companies make their money by charging interest. Each month a portion of your payment goes to clearing the balance and the rest goes to interest. Some credit card companies have gotten greedy with the amount of interest they charge. Company and store cards are generally the worst sometimes charging between 30-40% interest. Those in this situation have a few options. You should try applying for a major credit card such as visa or master card. Their interest rates will vary depending on which bank it is through. However, there rates are generally much lower that those of store cards. Major credit cards generally allow for higher limits. You could consolidate all of your High interest store cards onto one major credit card and save money.

For those that already have major credit cards, there are several money saving tips to help you keep more of your hard earned money. There are so many credit card companies that they now have to compete for business. This creates a few opportunities for customers. You should first phone your credit card company and simply ask for a lower rate. If you have been a good customer and continually pay your bill on time then they should do it for you. If you are unsuccessful then you should shop around. Apply for a card with a lower rate of interest and transfer the balance over. Even a 2-3 percent difference in interest rate can add up to substantial savings over time.

Credit Cards can be quite costly over a long period of time. However, by following the money saving tips in this article, you can reduce your payments significantly and keep more money for yourself.

Save Money on Gas with Multiple Credit Cards

Jeremy Biberdorf

2006-08-28

		Title: Save Money on Gas with Multiple Credit Cards

Air Miles Credit Card - How Can You Benefit?

C.R. Hayes

2008-03-28

		Title: Air Miles Credit Card - How Can You Benefit?

When you use it wisely, an air miles credit card can have a lot of money saving advantages.

Credit card companies court their customers with all kinds of rewards these days which encourages both new accounts and loyalty from established folks like you and me. If you are a frequent traveler and manage your finances well, I recommend you look seriously at acquiring one of these cards. Actually, you don't need to travel often in order to reap the benefits.

Typically, most credit card issuers will reward you with at least one point, or mile, per every dollar you spend on everyday purchases when you use their card. Some of them give extra points, or miles, on specially designated buys. Some even give you a big head start by giving you a large amount of points with either your first purchase, or monthly as long as your account is in good standing.

So, what can you do with all of those miles and points? You can use them toward future travels, like airline tickets, hotels, cruises, car rentals, and restaurants. Some can be used for only designated airlines, travel agencies, etc., while others give you the freedom to decide who you book/travel with. You can also redeem them for cash. Yes, you can even turn those miles into good money. Is that enticing or what?

Now, you want to use your account wisely. You actually find your best savings when you pay your bill in full each month. This way, you won't have any interest to pay because your balance is wiped clean with every invoice you pay. In all actuality, you are using someone else's money all month long until you pay it back at the end of the month. To make it even better, instead of paying interest, you get rewarded. Now, isn't that a clever way to finance a vacation?

Before applying for your air miles credit card, you want to know any fees and interest rates (APR) which may be applicable to your account. Each credit card issuer varies all of these costs, so do a little comparison in order to get the card that is best for you.

Tips On Saving Money

G.l. Bycz

2007-02-11

		Title: Tips On Saving Money

Do you always worry about money? Are you always playing catch up with your bills? Here are some tips on saving money in case you are one of the millions of Americans who are struggling with some type of debt:

CREDIT CARDS

Pay your credit card balances in full each month.

Do not use credit card for things like groceries or dining. If you cannot afford to pay cash for it, you can't afford it, period.

Always review your credit card monthly statement to make sure charges you never make do not appear.

BANKING

Do business with a bank that does not charge monthly services fee.

Use only ATM machines that are affiliate with your bank.

INSURANCE

Review your medical coverage and auto insurance policy.

Shop around for cheaper rates and see if you can save money by getting higher deductibles.

SHOPPING

Do major comparison shop and only buy when you have found the lowest price possible for that item.

Clip coupons.

Take advantage of rebates or shop at store that offer instant rebates.

Go to discount stores for toys and clothes.

Eliminate impulsive purchases by "sleeping on it." Especially when buying clothes or any major purchase.

Garage sales are also know to be a good choice on certain items you need.

TELEPHONE

Cancel call waiting, caller ID, and three way calling from your telephone.

Shop around for the best long distance carrier.

Use phone cards to call international or long distance.

Use your cell phone only for emergencies.

ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER

Cut down your water use, especially hot water.

Lower your thermostat by 1 or 2 degrees.

Add ceiling fens.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Buy you soft drinks by the 12 pack instead of vending machines or fast food drinks. That will save you a lot and you'll also avoid the bacteria.

Brew you own coffee instead of going to a fancy coffee house.

Avoid eating out. Put the money in a fund for saved money or apply that to a bill.

When eating out order water instead of drinks. When you are free of debt you can celebrate.

ENTERTAINMENT

Don't subscribe to cable channels you don't watch. Stick to the basic plan or cut out the cable for a while.

Rent videos instead of going to the theater or, if you must, go to the matinee instead of evening showings.

Check out DVD or VHS movies from the library. It's free.

Save Money on Gas With Multiple Credit Cards

Jeremy Biberdorf

2006-08-28

		Title: Save Money on Gas With Multiple Credit Cards

If you're serious about saving money on gas, consider using more than one credit card. You can exploit all the benefits of each card. Then when you reach the rewards limit, simply switch to using your other credit card.

Ideally you could find one credit card that could give you high cash back rates with no limit. Unfortunately most gas rebate credit cards have limits on the rebates you can earn. Once you reach the rebate limit or the introductory period expires, the cash back percentage decreases. Suddenly your 5% gas rebate credit card only gives you 1% back. Most people would keep using the credit card out of habit. Often they don't even realize that they are getting less cash back.

What is stopping you from using more than one rebate credit card? Don't settle for the roll back rebate percentage. When the credit card company reduces your rebate percentage, switch to another card that will give you reasonable rewards. With this strategy, you could get high cash rebates all year.

Before attempting to juggle multiple credit cards, carefully read each credit card's terms and conditions. To make things difficult, each credit card has its own formula for earning rewards. For example, most gas rebate credit cards start with high cash rebate percentages. Then once you spend a certain amount, your rebate rate goes down. General cash rebate credit cards tend to be the opposite. Those cards start with a low cash back percentage that increases as you spend more. That type of credit card would be best used exclusively.

Sometimes a particular gas station offers a really good credit card, but is only applicable at their gas station. Take advantage of that offer and use a different rewards card if you purchase gas elsewhere. When the gas station attendant asks for your rebate card, be proud that you are one of the smart people saving money.

Another thing to watch out for is credit cards that have a minimum total purchase for rebate eligibility. You might only qualify for rebates after you spend a few thousand dollars. Plan your spending and figure out which credit cards would work best together. Also remember to be responsible with all your credit cards and pay them off in time.

Each gas rebate credit card is different. So to really save money on gas, your strategy should be to use the best credit card for each purchase, even if that means owning multiple credit cards. If your credit card doesn't always give you the best deal, do something about it. Don't be afraid to add another credit card to your wallet.

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