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Credit card financing can be described as an act of buying those items with the credit card that you cannot afford or can’t pay the amount in full. Due to the recent decline of economy, and the rising rate of unemployment, the trend of going on credit has increased greatly.

Credit Risk

However, there are some things, credit is not meant for. Here is a list of items that are not suitable for credit card financing:

  • Groceries – you shop for grocery daily or weekly but usage of credit card to buy grocery stuff should be prohibited or avoided. This is because it might cost you even more because you might be still paying off interest in four months on a tin of beans you ate three and a half months before. It’s absurd.

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Student Loan Rates Rising Amid Joblessness

by noorNovember 15, 2009 News

The student-loan defaults have hit their highest level in nine years due to the weak economy and high unemployment rates. It could eventually cost the government billions of dollars and harm the creditworthiness of the next generation.

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Banks Increasing Credit Card Interest Rates

by noorNovember 8, 2009 Credit Cards

Even in this difficult time, credit card companies have been seen increasing interest rates on unwary customers throughout the country. Moreover, there is no limit to the rise in rates, as some customers have even had there rates doubled.

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The Bank Of England Maintains Interest Rate Level

by noorNovember 5, 2009 Interest Rates

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Federal Reserve Not Likely To Increase Interest Rates Soon

by R. MAK.November 4, 2009 Interest Rates

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Liquid Assets Guard Against Debt

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Citi Says Loan Modifications Growing Substantially

by noorAugust 25, 2009 Banks

In response to the U.S. Treasury’s call to speed the process and help prevent foreclosures, Citigroup Inc has significantly boosted its mortgage modification offers this month.

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Fighting Debt In a Slow Economy

by noorAugust 24, 2009 Debt

Although an economic recession has many disadvantages, it forces companies and people to survive by eliminating extravagant behavior and becoming more efficient about their business, which may bring in a good change in people’s attitude. Likewise, by implementing the same reaction into their lives aimed at defeating debt, the average American can benefit from this too.

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Getting A Larger House – What Type Of Mortgage?

by noorAugust 15, 2009 Loans

Nowadays, there are many ways to get a larger house if you want one. Lenders are now making it much easier to get larger amounts of money for a mortgage. But the question is however, that whether it is this good practice, and is it safe or not?

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What Is A Home Equity Line Of Credit And Is It For You?

by noorAugust 12, 2009 Loans

If you need to get a large amount of money and have some equity in your home, then a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a real help to you. There are various options available related to HELOC and a degree of control that you do not have with other type of mortgages.

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