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Is it better to buy a computer on my credit card, or on credit from the computer store?
I am interested on buying a computer (approximate cost USD 600).
I can pay for it either with my credit card, or apply for credit in the computer store.
What are the advantages of using one form ...
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2answers
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How does Paying credit card in full VS paying with interest will affect your credit score?
What is the effect of paying credit card in full or with interest on your credit score?
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Where can I find a list of credit card interest rates for US issuers?
I'm looking for a website (hopefully independent of major card issuers) that has a good list and comparisons of credit card interest rates for the United States as well as historical data showing how ...
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1answer
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NFCU credit card rates are locked by government ruling?
I keep calling Navy Federal Credit Union asking for a credit card rate reduction, but they tell me that they "haven't gotten permission from the government yet" to unlock the rates. They say it was ...
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4answers
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How do you get a lower interest rate on your credit card?
I have a credit card that I am currently paying 14.24% interest on a balance. I'm working on paying the balance off. In the meantime, what's the best way to lower the interest I'm paying on the ...
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3answers
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What 25-day investment, principal guaranteed, can be used for credit card arbitrage?
What is the most profitable 25-day investment I can make that
guarantees that I at least get the principal back? Notes:
Many brokers accept credit card deposits w/ no fees, and the
credit card ...
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3answers
132 views
Is there a way to convert from a monthly rate to annual?
This might seem like a silly question, but I'm trying to work out how much something will cost if I pay for it on my credit card instead of paying monthly to the company at their interest rate. The ...
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2answers
186 views
What does zero interest on credit card balance transfers mean in practical terms?
I'm considering applying for another credit card with my existing bank. (It's a Platinum Credit Card if any one is interested).
The site states: 0% on balance transfers for 16 months
What does this ...
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1answer
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How often to call Credit Card Customer Service for Rate Reduction
I've seen 6 months mentioned a lot, but in some of the information I've consumed I've heard that some people call their customer service as often as each month. I'm pretty sure they make notes on how ...
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2answers
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How important is Fixed vs. Variable rate for credit cards?
I have decided to get a new credit card.
However, when looking through the various options for cards, it seems like all of them are variable rate cards.
What's the downside to using fixed- vs ...
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2answers
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How to do Credit Card debt consolidation or get rates lowered?
I have a friend that has five credit cards of debt. A couple of the cards have high interest rates (20-25%). The rest are 15% and below. The total debt combined of all five cards is ~$10k.
How ...
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5answers
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How do I find the best 0% interest balance transfer credit card available in the U.S.?
How can I find the best 0% interest balance transfer credit card? Or is there a website that will tell me or help me find the best cards available?
It's hard to filter through all the small print on ...
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2answers
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Why Are Credit Card Rates Increasing / Credit Limits Falling?
I thought that there was recent legislation passed that forbid banks for jacking up rates as they had been doing from late 2008 into the first half of 2009. All of my credit cards have seen increases ...
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14answers
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Should I finance a new home theater at 0% even though I have the cash for it?
My wife and I are considering buying a home theater - plasma TV & new stereo - on Black Friday this year.
We do have the cash for it, but Best Buy is offering 0% financing for up to 3 years on ...
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3answers
254 views
Is it worth it to use “balance transfer” credit cards, to take advantage of low-rate offered as sign-up incentives?
I'm attracted by the low interest, but scared of having too many credit cards and losing track of payments, or worse, adversely-affecting my credit rating or future borrowing potential by having "too ...
