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A few articles have been tweeted our way concerning debit cards vs. credit cards.
As debit cards become more important, it’s equally crucial for consumers to be well informed about their advantages and disadvantages. Credit card companies are ready to make the transition. Are you?
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ABC News reports some violent reactions to the idea.
As we’ve reported, the CARD Act changed the age at which children can apply to credit cards.
The parents are concerned- but maybe they should give credit a chance.
You can help build your child’s credit and responsibility through cards. Managing credit is an important skill to be financially viable later on.
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Travelers may rely upon credit cards when going abroad. However, the convenience of credit should be coupled with some amount of concern. This post from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler illuminates some of the confusion about varying exchange rates and credit cards.
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We recently wrote about credit cards for people 21 and older.
Now, Jon Stewart has another take on the CARD Act and young people. As you might expect, it’s strongly worded and not quite safe for work. But it’s always good to hear a new perspective.
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Credit Card Blog »Yesterday, we wrote about new credit card statement rules. Today, we have a follow up from an unusual source: Cracked.com. Their humorous feature on minimum payments is a shocking and surprisingly accurate overview of the risks involved with minimum payments. There’s a little salty language, but it’s worth a read or pass-along to anyone who doesn’t know the basics about debt. Credit Card Blog »Is Valentine’s Day a good time to reassess your credit? Maybe. It can be an opportunity to look at credit with your spouse, your credit rating, and your credit plans for the future. Credit can be a family affair, and your loved ones deserve your attention. Happy Valentine’s Day- make it worthwhile. Credit Card Blog »Yesterday, we wrote about college kids and credit cards. Now the Orlando Sentinel addresses new restrictions on cards for young people. It demonstrates some of the unintended consequences of the CARD Act that continue to ripple through the financial landscape. What do you think about the changes? Are they good or bad? Credit Card Blog »TonyBarri tweets an all too frightening fact of life:
We’ve written in the past about identity theft when you have your credit card. This example, however, is a little different. Make sure to check your credit card when you leave a restaurant. It’s a simple way to prevent identity theft. Of course, you’ll also need to regularly monitor your purchases and credit scores to truly protect your credit. … Credit Card Blog »Buyavowel thinks that something’s wrong:
Credit card rules vary per agreement. However, most do say that no minimum purchase requirement is allowed. What can you do about it? You could always try debating the person attempting to charge you extra. Or, you could complain more subtly. You can write to Visa at askvisacorporate@visa.com or call MasterCard at 1-800-300-3069. Merchants have a notably conflicted relationship with credit cards, but as … Credit Card Blog »Trsmd gives us a funny link for a Saturday morning:
The article is about Australia’s currency which, yes, is made of a plastic polymer. Friendly tips include how to store the money and, yes, why not to put it in a microwave. So if you go down under, remember: you don’t have to use credit to pay with plastic. 
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