Reminder: Deferred Interest Credit Cards Aren't All They're Cracked Up To Be
deferred-interest-image2 Each year, consumers marking items off their holiday shopping lists are tempted by retailers' store-branded credit cards and the offers of “0% interest for 12 months” or “special financing.” And this year – although it's only …
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For Excellent Credit, Pay Cards in Full Rather Than Carry Debt
Many consumers believe that to get a high credit score, you need to carry a balance on your credit cards from month to month, paying interest along the way. But research … But don't view that 30% threshold as a target; a 0% credit utilization ratio …
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The Future of Money
Here in the U.S., we can use smartphones to pay for things, but you typically need to be linked to a bank account or credit card. In Kenya, you don't need a bank account, you don't need a credit history, or very much money for that matter, making this …
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