There are a lot of factors that go into calculating a credit score and a lot of
myths about credit cards, in general.
The blogosphere has long buzzed with reports that Americans have fallen prey to certain
myths about credit cards and personal finance — from the notion that checking your credit report will lower that score to the belief that federal bankruptcy law now prohibits individuals from filing for Chapter 7.
I think it's time to dispel some of
the myths about credit cards and talk about the ways you can get a credit card even if you've never had one.
One of the most pervasive
myths about credit cards is that you need to be in debt to build or improve your credit.
Not exact matches
He advises consumers to educate themselves
about how
credit cards truly work and not fall for the
myth «that to build good
credit you have to carry a balance.»
There are a lot of
myths racing around online
about how your
credit cards impact your
credit score.
There's a lot of information out there
about credit cards — including some pretty common
myths and misconceptions.
There are some common
myths about using business
credit cards..
One of the biggest
myths about managing
credit cards is that you have to pay your balances off every month to keep a great
credit score.
Credit cards have been around for a long time now — and so have all these
myths about paying with plastic.
Excellent article in the Washington Post titled «Five
myths about America's
credit card debt.»
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There is a rather stubborn
credit myth about the impact of closing a
credit card account and what it means for your scores.
8
myths about settling
credit card debt — Before you decide to try debt settlement, make sure you know the difference between common
myths — and the truth... (See Debt)
But, don't let overwhelm, confusion and
myths about travel rewards
credit cards keep you from realizing your travel goals.
See related: How to find the best airline rewards bonus miles deal, Debunking
myths about frequent flier programs, How the IRS treats frequent flier
credit card rewards, Track reward program changes before they happen
See related: How to find the best airline rewards bonus miles deal, Debunking
myths about frequent flier programs, How the IRS treats frequent flier
credit card rewards