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Using Credit Cards To Achieve Debt Relief

We are seduced almost everyday by ads promising a low-interest and even no-interest credit card. Running up debt and then “charging it” — is a typical American way of life, some people even feel almost unpatriotic if they don’t have a credit card, as a significant percentage of US economy is run by consumer debts. We continuously get solicitations in our inbox telling us that we are pre-approved for thousands of dollars worth of credit card package. We see TV spots urging us to purchase a houseful of furniture and appliances with no interest for a one-year credit, or a brand new car with “low interest and no money down”. Sometimes you are allowed to skip the payments for a few months. (more…)

How Credit Card Companies Trap Their Customers

It is one of the most profitable businesses for banking industry: credit cards. The nearly magical convenience of these plastic cards encourages our compulsive behaviors. With more than a billion of credit cards in circulation which account for trillions of dollars of consumer spending, the world economy has obviously gone plastic.

Many families use their general-purpose, personal credit cards such as American Express, Discover, Visa and Mastercard to make ends meet; these cards have become discreet lifelines for people in financial straits. But more prudent consumers use plastic strictly for convenience. While it would seem that they — who charge a small fortune each month on their credit cards — are the ideal customers, actually, they are what some in the banking industry call a “deadbeat.” That is because they pay their balance in full each month. The best customers are those who make a minimum payment each month, as a large percentage of the payment goes toward the interest. (more…)

Common Mistakes in Credit Card Settlement

If you’re considering credit card debts settlement, then you should read on. We’ll be discussing about common mistakes people tend to make when they try to settle their credit card debts.

Negotiating directly with your lender can be intimidating, but if done properly, it can work. Here are a few mistakes many people make and how you can avoid them.

• Getting too emotional – Collectors aren’t known for their tact or kindness. Very often a collector isn’t all that motivated to quickly settle your debts because they can make more profit if you pay the entire balance. Getting unprofessional or angry won’t do you any good, in fact it will ruin you relationship with collector, which may make things harder. (more…)