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Benefits of Using a Credit Card

Posted by FiscalFizzle 87 days ago, popular 86 days ago (http://www.fiscalfizzle.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: cash credit cards debit cards
While the discussion continues to be one-sided against their use, I’m convinced that you can make responsible use of credit and reap some well-deserv[...] read more »
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Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards: Fees and Fraud Protection

Posted by msaleem 316 days ago, popular 315 days ago (http://www.wisebread.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards fees fraud
Many financial experts suggest using debit cards instead of credit cards because in theory, you will spend less if you are only paying with money you[...] read more »
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INFOGRAPHIC: The real cost of prepaid debit cards

Posted by tamar 8 days ago, popular 7 days ago (http://www.usfst.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debit cards infographic
With credit cards harder to come by and more annoying to use, the prepaid debit card market is projected to explode from $8.7 billion loaded on the c[...] read more »
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Why Lenders Want You To Use Your Debit Card Like A Credit Card

Posted by meckenrode 228 days ago (http://consumerist.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards
Why are banks pushing so hard for you to use your debit card like a credit card when paying for things? read more »
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Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks - NYTimes.com

Posted by drake 59 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banks debit cards overdraft fees
45% of the nation's banks and credit unions collect more from overdraft services than they make in profits. A bill in Congress will force banks to t[...] read more »
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Easy pay and go services come at price to security

Posted by Tribreporter 374 days ago (http://www.chicagotribune.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards scam
The next time you swipe your debit card at an ATM or gas pump, make sure that your information doesn't get swiped too. read more »
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Visa’s Take on Debit Cards

Posted by deborah 318 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit card debit cards finance money
Here are three questions I asked Visa and the company’s responses. I have three more questions to post in the future as well. read more »
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3 Pitfalls When Moving From Credit to Debit

Posted by drake 82 days ago (http://www.smartmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards
Trading credit for debit is an effective way to manage tight finances during the recession. But don’t cut up your old card just yet. There are still [...] read more »
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Credit or Debit? It’s Becoming Harder to Tell the Difference

Posted by JackBusch 65 days ago (http://masteryourcard.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards visa
What's this? Debit cards with humongous fees? Prepaid credit cards? Rewards programs for your debit card? Read this for a look into how and why cred[...] read more »
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Debit Card Use on the Rise in India

Posted by boodaa 305 days ago (http://www.merchantglossary.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: debit cards
In a country where many still believe that it is best to use money you have, rather than money you don’t, debit card usage is at an all-time high. read more »
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Defeat Overdraft Fees and Debit Card Trickery Using Credit Card Smarts

Posted by JackBusch 59 days ago (http://masteryourcard.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debit cards
Debit cards are employing tricky tactics to levy big fees. Here are a couple methods for defeating overdraft fees and other pitfalls. read more »
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Debit Card Reform: What Are Your Thoughts?

Posted by JackBusch 57 days ago (http://masteryourcard.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debit cards
Rep. Maloney is spearheading a bill that will reform debit card regulation much like Obama's Credit CARD Act changed the face of lending. Here are a[...] read more »
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