Friday, May 16, 2008

Why should you have credit cards?

Why should you have credit cards?
Let's talk a little in detail about the types of credit
cards so you know which you are able to benefit from the
most. Sometimes only one will work for a particular
person's situation, while other times having more than one
will benefit you better. Figure out why you want the credit
card and then go from there. Do you have any credit; is it
bad, do you just want something extra? Reward cards allow
you to get back something when you have made your initial
purchase. It could be travel points for your favorite
airline with miles collected or even a basic points system.

Secured credit cards are used by those who are trying to
rebuild their credit after a bad mistake in the past. This
allows someone to put a deposit down on the credit card and
only use the amount they have deposited for purchases. You
can repair your credit fairly quickly using this method but
remember since you are putting the deposit down, you can
only spend what you have setup on the account already. Some
do have higher interest rates but just checking over the
fine print for these cards will allow you to pick the best
to suit your needs. We have also heard about Student Credit
Cards and these are strictly for those without credit in
their history. You can start out with one card and slowly
build up your showing that you are responsible.

When choosing which card is right for you; take into
consideration how much you will be using it, and for what
type of purchase. Some people only prefer to pay on credit
to always keep their history clean and up to date, also
trying to improve their overall credit score. For a
lifestyle like this a Zero/Low Interest card would be best
for you. These will let you save more than a couple of
pennies during the introduction period (for the first 6-9
months) after it will then increase to the normal fees.

Some of the best reasons to purchase on a credit card
rather than cash are being able to keep your credit score
where you need it to be. The better the score the better
the chances, if you need a loan, you can get smaller
interest rates. It all ties together. Many people feel more
secure using a credit card for online purchases rather than
a bank card, for the merchant protection (security) offered
through the credit card company.

Many people tend to tell others that credit cards are a
waste of time and money, but it's really not true. Credit
cards have many purposes that can help you from rebuilding
(or even starting) your credit up to taken care of you and
your family (or business) for emergencies. If you are able
to manage your credit correctly it's not the hassle many
make it out to be. It's a true convenience when you don't
want to carry cash or a checkbook around, especially when
traveling. The reasons are almost endless.


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