Save Money On Interest Expenses With Low Interest Credit Cards October 17, 2008
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Do you always hear that if we pay off our credit card balance every month and only spend what we can afford to spend , we can avoid interest expenses and finance charges? It’s like getting an interest-free loan. Isn’t that a great way to save money?
However, how many of us can actually do this? According to studies, many people with credit cards pay just the minimum amount every month, and roll over the rest to pay the following. Then next month, we roll the charge over yet again. That means we pay interest on our loan, every month. Plus,we pay interest on the interest we owe !
Isn’t there a way in which we can save money on our credit cards? Fortunately, there is. You can look for low interest credit cards offering 0% Interest or APR for up to 12 months on all purchases and balance transfers.
The length of your introductory period will be either 12 months for purchases and balance transfers or 3 months for balance transfers only, depending on the review of your application and credit history.
Remember though, the BEST way to save money is to pay off your cards monthly. But for the rest of us who carry a balance, getting a low interest credit card or a credit card with a low introductory rate is one way to save you money in interest expenses.
How To Save Money On Interest Expenses? March 24, 2008
Posted by Vedis in : Credit Cards , add a commentWe have heard a lot that if we pay off our credit card balance every month and only spend what we can afford to spend , we can avoid interest expenses and finance charges. It’s like getting an interest-free loan. Isn’t that a great way to save money?
That would be a great idea. But how many of us can actually do this? Studies show that many people with credit cards pay just the minimum amount every month, and “roll over” the rest to pay the following.
Then next month, we roll the charge over yet again. That means we pay interest on our loan, every month. Plus,we pay interest on the interest we owe !
Isn’t there a way in which we can save money on our credit cards? Fortunately, there is. Look for low interest credit cards offering 0% Interest or APR for up to 12 months on all purchases and balance transfers. The length of your introductory period will be either 12 months for purchases and balance transfers or 3 months for balance transfers only, depending on the review of your application and credit history. (more…)
12 Tips On Picking The Best Credit Card May 1, 2007
Posted by Vedis in : Credit Cards , add a commentThese are quick tips that can help you in choosing the best credit card:
- How much is the annual fee ?
- What is the interest rate and minimum payment charged ?
- How are interest charges calculated?
- When are interest charges levied on purchases and cash advances ? Do they charge from the day you buy the item, or from a certain date every month ? (In other words, if you pay the credit card amount before this date, you get an interest-free loan.)
- What fees are charged for cash advances ?
- Are there any other fees associated with this card ? If so, what are they ?
- What extra benefits do you get ? Some offer a waiver of annual fees, free insurance, or points which can be used to pay the annual fees ?
- What paperwork do they need from you?
- If you don’t have a credit history, will they accept your chequeing and savings account history ?
- If the bank or credit card company asks for a security deposit, what is the interest rate earned on this?
- Does the government insure the deposit account ?
- Can additional deposits be made to increase the credit line ?
