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Credit Cards 101

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Shopping for a credit card

Choosing a Card
Is it a convenience?
Do you plan ahead?
Do you plan to maintain a balance?
Gold and platinum cards

Glossary of key terms
 Credit Costs
Miscellaneous fees
Interest
Examples of credit card costs
How much can you afford?

Uh Oh: Credit Trouble
Can I have too many cards?
What to do if you're denied credit

The Do's and Don'ts of Credit
Use your card wisely

Know Your Rights
Credit card protection
Consumer Rights


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Calculators
Cost of Credit Calculator

Interactive Statements
Reading a credit card statement
 Worksheets
How much does it really cost? (pdf 87kb)
Assessing credit history (pdf 43kb)


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