Deciphering Credit Card Fine Print--A Lesson in Futility?
by Rebecca Lindsey
Credit cards and fine print—the two terms seem synonymous. Credit cards are notorious for having fine print that even lawyers can't comprehend. The fact of the matter is this: if you sign on the dotted line for a credit card offer, then you assume an understanding of what is entailed in the terms and conditions—whether or not you actually understand them.
Reading the fine print in those low-rate credit card offers
by Scott Bilker
Taking advantage of low-rate offers is almost always a good idea. That's where the bulk of interest savings are found when you're managing your debt. However, there may be hidden costs that need to be uncovered before deciding to accept a seemingly good deal. It is imperative that you read through and understand the entire low-rate offer. I want to talk about the details you can expect to find in those low-rate credit card offers letters.
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