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The truth about low-interest credit cards 13 Articles

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    by Art Taylor

    Low Interest Credit Cards Are Great Financial Tools Low interest rate credit cards are a valuable tool in your financial arsenal and they are a good option if you can only pay the minimum monthly payment at times. W...read more

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    by Jon Coe

    It is true that a low-interest credit card can be very appetizing and one can transfer as many balances as one can stand. However, many of those offers are just temporary and sooner or later, instead of paying that juicy 1...read more

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    by M. Lee

    An Option for Consumers - Low Interest Credit Cards Choosing a credit card always brings about many choices and decisions. You should always make an informed decision when dealing with your finances. Credit cards wit...read more

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    by Marco Angioni II

    Credit cards can be a powerful financial tool. Proper credit card use will increase your credit score and will improve your credit report. This in turn translates into more loan approvals and better loan terms. In addit...read more

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    by Cynthia Harlan

    Low interest credit cards are great until the time period expires. Most of these offers advertise something like this pay only 1% interest for the next 9 months. Sounds good doesn't it. Especially, since other cards are ch...read more

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    by C.M. Rochelle

    Credit card companies are like drug pushers. You need money and they've got what you need. They know they have the upper-hand and they will use it- be warned. They will make it seem like you are getting a good deal at firs...read more

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    by Kenneth Schortgen Jr

    Low interest credit cards are used as teasers to get you to apply and use their products. They rely on you not being dilligent in following all their caveats completely such as paying on time and not going over your limit...read more

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    by Simon Wright

    If you have existing credit card debt, then low (or even better 'no') interest credit cards are a good thing. However, be careful to check to see what period the offer covers? Usually, there is an introductory period (ofte...read more

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    by Downward-Facing Dude

    We've all received the offers in the mail: "Zero percent interest until July of 2008!" If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Credit card companies do offer low rates if you switch your balances over to them. ...read more

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    by Richard Ford

    Low interest (or no interest) cards exist to reward the wise and punish the foolish! Yes. You really can profit by them but you have to understand how they work. If you do not you will get stung big time! The zero in...read more

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    by Will Knock

    Low interest credit cards are great. There is nothing better than getting access to $5,000.00 with 2.9% interest until you pay the loan off. However, as with anything good, there are some snags. If you pay your card l...read more

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    by Lupine

    The truth about any credit card is; never use credit from a credit card unless absolutely necessary. The exhorbitant amount of interest they charge you is a huge burden to anyone trying to build financial security. If ...read more

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    by Vicky Cheshire-Wade

    The real truth is that the low interest on those special cards are not really low interest in the long run. There are two separate factors involved. 1. The low interest may be for only 3 - 6 months and have a definite l...read more

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