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1. 5 Reasons To Stop And Think Before Taking Out A Secured Loan Taking out a secured loan can have far reaching consequences for your finances, and so it pays to take your time over the decision. This article discusses some of the potential drawbacks that you should be aware of before committing to a loan. Read more... Michael Strauss - May 28, 2007
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2. A Brief Guide To Finding The Best Credit Card With such a number of credit cards on the market, it makes sense to examine your options carefully to make sure you're getting the best deal. What features should you be paying attention to when making your choice? Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 15, 2008
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3. A Brief History Of Credit Cards Despite being so commonplace in modern life, credit cards have a relatively short history. Read when the first cards appeared, and how they developed into the products we know today. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 15, 2007
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4. About Personal Credit Lines A personal credit line is a type of finance which is useful for borrowing smaller amounts. However, it doesn't come without cost, so you need to know how they work to make the most of them. Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 29, 2008
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5. About Sports Affinity Credit Cards Sports affinity cards let you donate funds to your team at no direct cost to yourself, and also offer other benefits of interest to sports fans. Find out if one is right for you. Read more... Michael Strauss - Feb 26, 2007
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6. Actions To Take When You Can't Make Your Credit Card Bill The dire economic situation has lead to more and more people struggling to make their credit card repayments. What should you do if you find yourself getting into arrears on your card? Read more... Michael Strauss - Jul 07, 2009
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7. An Introduction To Affinity Credit Cards Affinity credit cards are becoming increasingly popular, offering a new range of benefits and features. Find out what they are, what they offer, and whether one could be right for you. Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 24, 2007
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8. An Introduction To Credit Cards Rewards Credit card rewards programs can be a powerful incentive to use your card more often. How do these programs work, and how do you benefit? Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 30, 2008
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9. An Introduction to Loan Repayment Holidays Loans offering a repayment holiday facility are becoming increasingly popular. What exactly does this feature offer, and who can benefit? Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 31, 2008
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10. Are Balance Transfers Still Worthwhile? The introduction of credit card balance transfer fees has taken a lot of the steam out of the activity known as card surfing, as it is no longer possible to move debt around for free. But does this mean that transfers are no longer worthwhile? Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 08, 2007
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11. Are Credit Cards An Essential Part of Life? Credit cards have become almost totally integrated into modern life and today most adults carry at least one. Are they now an essential part of everyday living? Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 22, 2008
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12. Are Online Credit Card Applications Too Easy? Applying online for a credit card is easier than ever, but there is a danger to be aware of. Find out the harm it can do to your credit rating, and how to avoid it. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 04, 2007
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13. Are Payday Advances Worth The Effort? Payday loans are often touted as a solution for your money troubles, but they're expensive and can actually make matters worse. Are they worth the effort and risk involved? Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 30, 2008
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16. Balance Transfers Plus A Savings Account Equals Easy Cash The practice of shifting debt from one credit card to another to take advantage of 0% balance transfer deals isn't as popular as it once was, but a related activity is still alive and well. Find out how balance transfers could actually make you money ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 29, 2007
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17. Benefits Of A Business Credit Card Running a business means that there are dozens of things competing for your time, and so anything you can do to streamline your operation is to be welcomed. Find out how taking out a business credit card can improve the financial side of your ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 18, 2007
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18. Benefits of a Prepaid Credit Card If you can't get a credit card because of a poor credit history, or you simply don't want to risk racking up debt on one, then a prepaid credit card could be what you're looking for. Find out what they are and how they work. Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 30, 2008
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19. Can A Credit Card Rebuild Your Credit Rating? Credit cards are often cited as causes of a poor credit rating because of unpaid debts. However, the opposite can be the case as well - responsible use of a card can actually raise your credit score. Read more... Michael Strauss - Feb 03, 2009
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20. Cash Back Credit Cards Reward Regular Spenders Credit cards which offer cash back or rewards schemes can offer great benefits to their holders. However, as with all types of finance, they're more suited to some applicants than others. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 27, 2008
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21. Charity Credit Cards - A Good Deal? Charity credit cards are often presented as an easy way to donate to charity without any cost to yourself, but is it really that simple? This article shows how there might be more cost effective options available. Read more... Michael Strauss - Feb 13, 2007
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22. Choosing Between Cash Back Or Rewards Credit Cards These days, more and more credit cards are offering enticements to spend more in the shape of cash back and rewards programs. Which version is right for you? Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 09, 2008
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24. Choosing Cashback Or Rewards Credit Cards With the demise of balance transfers as an attractive credit card offer, cashback and rewards schemes are growing in popularity. Find out what they are and how you could profit from using them. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 31, 2007
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25. Clearing Up Credit Card Jargon Credit card companies are almost gleeful in the amount of jargon they use, rarely using a simple word when a few obscure ones will do. Find out what some of the most common terms mean, and how they affect your choices when applying for a new card. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 19, 2007
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26. Comparing Secured and Unsecured Loans The internet is awash with advertisements urging you to solve your financial worries with a personal loan, but taking out the wrong kind can be disastrous for your financial future. In this article we compare the benefits and drawbacks of secured and ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Feb 26, 2007
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27. Credit Card Balance Transfer Fees Credit card balance transfer offers were so popular that they ended up costing the credit card industry serious amounts of money. Something had to be done, so the balance transfer 'handling fee' was born. Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 27, 2006
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28. Credit Card Basics Applying for a credit card is a common online activity, but how can you decide which one to go for? Understanding the basics will go a long way in helping you to reach your decision. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 22, 2007
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29. Credit Card Cheques - An Expensive Convenience Credit card cheques are touted by card issuers as a convenient way to use your account when cards aren't accepted, but it's not always made clear how much they cost. Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 26, 2006
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30. Credit Card Options For People With Adverse Credit Ratings Even in these times of restricted access to credit, there remains hope for people with poor credit ratings who want to apply for a credit card. Secured cards or even co-signed cards might provide a solution. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jul 07, 2009
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31. Credit Cards And Your Credit Score Your credit rating is the major factor in deciding what kind of credit card is worth applying for. Find out what you can expect at different levels of credit scoring. Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 19, 2007
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33. Credit Cards: Why You Should Pay More Than The Minimum Credit cards are a great convenience, but it can be all to easy to let your debt slide out of control. Making only the minimuum repayments will make the situation worse, and this article explains why. Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 11, 2006
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35. Discovering The Advantages Of A Payday Loan Payday loans can offer fast and easy access to much needed cash. They are not without their problems and costs, but they can offer real advantages too. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 03, 2008
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36. Do You Really Need A Credit Card? What can you do if you want the convenience of a credit card without the risk of running up debts? There are three main alternatives you should consider. Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 30, 2007
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37. Do You Really Need A Secured Loan? You might not always know it from the bright and breezy TV adverts, but a secured loan is a very serious financial commitment, potentially putting your home at risk. Before applying, it's a good idea to ask yourself whether an alternative is a better ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 29, 2007
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38. Does Your Credit Card Pay Its Way? Most people by now aware of the potential dangers of credit cards in that it's all to easy to run up excessive debts. However, not as many people realise that using a credit card can actually be a profitable activity. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 27, 2007
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39. Donate The Smart Way With A Charity Credit Card Today's society can often seem overly consumerist, but there is a way to combine spending with donating to good causes. Find out the benefits of a charity credit card. Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 29, 2008
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40. Effective Use of Credit Card Balance Transfers Using a credit card balance transfer facility is not as popular as it once was, but it can still be a very effective way to handle debts. Find out how to make the most of this useful feature. Read more... Michael Strauss - Feb 18, 2008
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42. First Steps To Choosing A Credit Card With the sometimes bewildering amount of credit cards on offer, you need to narrow your options down before making your choice. How you plan to use your card is a major factor in deciding which cards to look more closely at. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jul 24, 2008
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43. Flat Rate Credit Cards Most credit cards feature different interest rates depending on how they're used. Purchases, balance transfers, cash withdrawals, introductory offers... the number of different rates can be confusing. Flat rate cards charge the same APR for ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 27, 2006
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44. Get in Control of Your Credit Card Debt Using credit cards can make day to day life more simple, reducing the need to carry cash and making it easy to shop online and by telephone. However, spending with plastic can sometimes be a little too easy, and many people find their balances get ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 02, 2006
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45. Getting a Loan When You're a Tenant It's been easier than ever in recent years for people who own their own home to be accepted for loans and other credit. What's the situation for tenants and others who aren't homeowners? Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 12, 2006
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46. Getting Free Credit Reports Your credit rating is a valuable asset which you need to keep an eye on. Did you know that you can get three free credit reports every year? Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 20, 2008
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47. Getting The Best From Balance Transfers While credit card balance transfers are perhaps not as popular as they once were, they can still offer great benefits if used properly. Find out how to make the most of the facility. Read more... Michael Strauss - May 29, 2008
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48. Getting The Most Benefit From Your Rewards Credit Card Credit cards with a rewards program can be a very valuable way of profiting from your everyday spending, but to get the best out of them you need to use them wisely. Find out how to maximize the benefits you'll get. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 07, 2008
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49. Grab a Slice of the Cash Back Action Cash back credit cards are one of the latest and most popular crazes to sweep the personal finance industry. Find out why you should grab a slice of the action too. Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 01, 2008
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50. Homeowner Loan Opportunities For People With Bad Credit High levels of consumer debt coupled with a worsening economy mean that more and more people are picking up a bad credit rating. However, homeowner loans could give you the opportunity to halt the slide and get your finances back on track - even with ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 02, 2008
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51. Homeowner Loans Offer Significant Advantages - And Risk Homeowner loans are often cheaper and easier to be approved for than unsecured finance, which has lead to them becoming so popular. There is however the risk of property loss involved, and this needs to be balanced against the advantages when making ... Read more... Michael Strauss - May 19, 2008
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52. How an Online Payday Loan Can Bridge the Financial Gap Most of us experience being short of cash from time to time, when the money runs out and our next payday is still some time away. Payday loans can be the solution to the problem, and are quick and easy to arrange. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 22, 2009
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53. How Can You Get A Credit Card With A Bad Credit Rating? Credit cards are almost an essential these days, almost replacing cash in a lot of situations. Yet, if you have a poor credit rating, you might struggle to be approved for a card. Is there anything you can do to remedy the situation? Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 13, 2008
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55. How Credit Scoring and Loans Interact Your credit score is one of the most important factors in getting approved for a loan. How is it calculated, and how does it affect your application? Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 29, 2007
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56. How Debt Consolidation Can Go Wrong Consolidation can be a powerful tool for getting in control of your debts, but can also be dangerous if done badly. Find out the pitfalls to avoid when consolidating your debts. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 09, 2008
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57. How Easy Is It To Be Approved For A Credit Card? Although the days of cheap and easy borrowing appear to be over, many people are still looking for new new credit card options. How easy is it for your application to be approved? Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 18, 2008
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58. How Easy Is It To Get A Credit Card With A Bad Credit Rating? With most lenders preferring to do business with low risk customers, those with a bad credit rating can struggle to get a credit card. There are deals available though if you know where to look. Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 25, 2009
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59. How Exactly Do Online Payday Loans Work? While expensive, an online payday loan can be of real use when funds are short at the end of a month. How do they work, and who can apply? Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 21, 2008
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60. How Important Is Credit Card APR? Many credit card advertisements feature a low APR as the most prominent feature, but is that the most important thing with a card? There are many other benefits to consider, which might be more valuable than a low rate. Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 12, 2006
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61. How Much Does Your Personal Loan Cost? We all want to get the cheapest loan possible, but how do we know how expensive a loan really is? The interest rate doesn't always tell the whole story. Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 11, 2007
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62. How The Web Makes Getting A Credit Card Easy The days when you had a limited choice of credit cards are long gone. The web makes it easy to compare hundreds of cards and apply online to get a quick decision. Read more... Michael Strauss - May 06, 2008
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63. How to Determine Your Credit Rating Your credit rating is a vital factor in deciding whether you can get credit, and at what cost. How can you find out what your own personal rating is? Read more... Michael Strauss - Dec 29, 2008
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64. Identity Theft and Credit Card Safety Identity theft is an increasing problem, and credit cards are involved in more than half of cases. What can you do to protect yourself? Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 19, 2009
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65. Introducing Credit Cards Specifically For Small Businesses Although they operate on the same basic principle, small business credit cards offer distinct advantages over personal cards for entrepreneurs. Find out the differences and how they could benefit you. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 18, 2008
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67. Is Consolidation the Answer to Your Debt Problems? Nearly everyone today is carrying a debt to some extent, and while most of us can cope with the repayments there are significant problems for a sizable minority. Could debt consolidation be the solution to these problems? Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 15, 2008
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68. Is It Time To Upgrade Your Credit Card? If you've been using the same credit card for several years, you could well be missing out. Competition in the credit card industry over the years has delivered more and more benefits for cardholders. Is it time you upgraded to a better deal? Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 29, 2007
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69. Is It Worth Applying For A Platinum Credit Card? There are many things to consider when applying for a credit card, but is being a status symbol one of them? Read why applying for a platinum credit card might not be the best course of action. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 09, 2008
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70. Keeping Track Of Your Credit Card APR Your credit card's APR determines how expensive it is to use your card, and is one of the most important things to consider when comparing new cards. However, existing cardholders need to keep an eye on their APRs too. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 23, 2008
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71. Low Rate For Life Balance Transfer Credit Cards Credit cards that offer a low rate for life offer a kind of finance that's cheaper than almost any other. Find out how to use the facility to best effect. Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 09, 2008
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72. Make Credit Card Balance Transfers Work For You The premise behind credit card balance transfers is fairly simple, but different cards offer different benefits and opportunities. Find out what you need to know to get the most out of these popular deals. Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 01, 2008
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75. Minimizing Your Credit Card Interest Payments It can come as a shock to realize just how much you're paying in interest on your credit cards each month. Can you get the figures to a more reasonable level? Read more... Michael Strauss - Apr 25, 2008
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76. Must Your Poor Credit Score Stop You Getting A Credit Card? Having a bad credit rating is obviously going to be at least something of a hindrance when applying for finance of all types. That needn't stop you taking advantage of increasingly competitive credit card deals however. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 16, 2008
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78. Save Money By Consolidating Your Credit Cards If you have several credit cards carrying balances you may be able to save money by consolidating them into a single card account. Just pay attention to the interest rates and be sure the figures add up. Read more... Michael Strauss - May 14, 2008
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79. Secured Consolidation Loans - Useful But Not Perfect Secured loans are often presented as the ideal answer to all sorts of financial problems. Unfortunately, while they can be extremely useful, they also have dangers which need serious consideration. Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 27, 2008
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81. Simple Steps to Prevent Credit Card Fraud Credit card fraud costs hundreds of millions every year, and is a distressing and damaging experience for the victims. Fortunately, there are some simple ways of vastly reducing the chances of it happening to you. Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 26, 2006
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82. Staying Out Of Trouble With Your Credit Card While credit cards can certainly be convenient and useful, they can also pose dangers to your financial wellbeing. Following a few simple rules, however, will keep you out of trouble. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 07, 2008
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84. The Bare Minimum You Should Expect From A Credit Card The credit card has over the years evolved into a complex beast, with many often conflicting features to consider before applying. Before comparing the extras tacked on to a card, you need to make sure the basics are right if you're going to get a ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 30, 2008
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85. The Different Kinds Of Loans Available There are many options available to people looking for credit. What are the major kinds of loan available, and what would you use them for? Read more... Michael Strauss - May 06, 2008
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86. The Different Types Of Online Loan Sites With all the thousands of loan sites on the web, how do you know which one to choose? Read about the different kinds of site you'll come across during your loan research. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 22, 2007
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87. The Downsides to Debt Consolidation Debt consolidation is often portrayed as a simple way out of your debt troubles and money worries, but when is life ever that simple? There are drawbacks to consolidation that you need to bear in mind before making your decision to continue. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 29, 2006
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88. The Most Popular Uses For A Personal Loan We're constantly being enticed to take out a personal loan or other kind of finance through advertisements and marketing, and the number of people applying for finance keeps on rising. What are we spending the money on? Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 14, 2007
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89. The Power of a Gas Credit Card With fuel prices sky high, many people are looking for ways to cut their bills. Could a gas reward credit card provide an answer? Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 04, 2008
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90. The Seven Deadly Sins Of Credit Card Use Credit cards are a very convenient part of modern life, but can lead to trouble if not used carefully. Find out the seven biggest mistakes to avoid. Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 16, 2008
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91. The Severe Drawbacks of Payday Loans Payday loans are often touted as an easy solution to financial problems - they're not! Although they have a place in the financial services industry, they can have severe drawbacks if not used very carefully. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jul 01, 2008
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92. The True Cost Of Late Credit Card Repayments Despite the recent reductions in the amount you're charged for making a late payment on your credit card, it's still best to avoid it when you can. Find out why there's more than a simple fee involved. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 07, 2008
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93. Three Reasons To Check Your Credit Card Statement Opening and reading your credit card statements every month can easily be neglected in favour of other more interesting activities, but this could be a mistake. Read the three reasons you should stay on top of your statements. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 09, 2007
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94. Tips For Finding The Right Credit Card Not all credit cards are created equal, and it's important for your financial health that you get the right one. Find out what you should be looking for when making your decision. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 06, 2008
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97. What 0% Credit Cards Could Do For You Credit cards with an introductory 0% deal offer undoubted advantages to their holders. How could you benefit from applying for one? Read more... Michael Strauss - May 08, 2008
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98. What Are Easy Approval Credit Cards? People with blemishes on their credit records will always find it more difficult to obtain a credit card. Some issuers, however, offer cards with more lenient acceptance criteria. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jan 19, 2009
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99. What Are Some Of The Causes Of Bad Credit? As economic times get harder, more and more people are developing a bad credit rating. What exactly does this entail, and what are the causes? Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 03, 2008
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101. What Does The Credit Crunch Mean For Personal Loans? You've doubtless seen the media coverage of the so-called credit crunch that has had the economists and bankers growing increasingly worried recently. However, it's not just an issue affecting the arcane world of high finance, it will have ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 20, 2007
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102. What Is Credit Card Universal Default? Most people are aware that your credit card company may raise the interest rate if you miss a payment. What's less well known is that missing payments on other finance can also push up your card's APR. Read more... Michael Strauss - Aug 18, 2008
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103. What You Should Be Looking For In A 0% Credit Card Credit cards with a 0% interest offer can offer valuable benefits to their account holders. What do you need to consider when choosing between the various cards on offer. Read more... Michael Strauss - Oct 15, 2008
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105. When Not To Use A Credit Card Credit cards are a convenient part of modern life, but unfortunately it can be all too easy to run up problem levels of debt. Knowing when card use is inappropriate will help prevent your card getting you into trouble. Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 08, 2006
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106. Which Kind Of Credit Card Should I Choose? There are so many credit cards available with different features, it can be hard to decide which one to apply for. A simple way of narrowing the field is to base your decision on your spending habits, rather than being swayed by eyecatching ... Read more... Michael Strauss - Nov 06, 2006
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107. Why Can't I Get a New Credit Card? After enjoying years of easy access to credit, many people are now finding their applications are being denied. Why is this, and can anything be done? Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 27, 2008
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108. Why Choose A Gas Credit Card? Gas credit cards are now available from almost every gas station it seems. Why would you choose one over an ordinary card? Read more... Michael Strauss - Mar 29, 2007
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109. Why Comparing Credit Cards Before Applying Is So Important With so many credit cards of different kinds on the market today, it really pays to choose carefully. Read how to effectively compare cards from different issuers and get the right one for your situation. Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 09, 2008
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110. Why You Need A Credit Card Once viewed as an exotic and even unnecessary thing to carry, credit cards have now become ubiquitous. Indeed, it's becoming evermore difficult to take part in modern society if you don't carry a card. Read more... Michael Strauss - Sep 15, 2008
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111. Your Credit Card Options With A Poor Credit Rating Having a bad credit rating is never something to be desired, but help is at hand for credit-impaired people who want a credit card. Many companies offer precisely this kind of product, and competition is hotting up. Read more... Michael Strauss - Jun 13, 2008
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