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		<title>A Few Tips To Help Consumers With Comparing Charge Card Account Offers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It is no secret that credit cards are used by Americans on a daily basis. What does come as a surprise however is that with such an overwhelming amount of use of credit cards, when it comes time to compare the offers, people generally don&#8217;t know where to start. With that said, if you are ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is no secret that credit cards are used by Americans on a daily basis. What does come as a surprise however is that with such an overwhelming amount of use of credit cards, when it comes time to compare the offers, people generally don&#8217;t know where to start. With that said, if you are one of the thousands of Americans that are looking for a new charge card today, here are some tips that will help you on your way to finding the best offer:</p>
<p>Tip #1: Compare charge card account interest rates: The first thing that Americans should compare when it comes to credit cards is the interest rates that are being offered. Interest rates are the primary source of fees associated with credit cards. The higher the annual percentage rates on a charge card, the higher the fees associated with the use of the card. The lower the annual percentage rates on a credit card, the lower the fees associated with the use of the card. It is also important to remember to compare all types of APRs from promotional to standard, balance transfer, cash advance and default interest rates when comparing charge card offers!</p>
<p>Tip #2: Compare charge card grace periods: The next thing that consumers should compare when comparing credit cards is also the most commonly overlooked factor of credit cards, the grace period. The grace period offered on credit cards represents the amount of time consumers have to pay from the date a purchase is made before annual percentage rates will be charged to the balance. For instance, if my grace period on my credit card account is 21 days and I make a purchase today, if I pay that purchase off within the next 21 days, I won&#8217;t be charged interest! Generally grace periods range from 14 to 21 days and of course, longer grace periods are always better!</p>
<p>Tip #3: Compare credit card account fees: Although interest rates are the primary source of fees associated with credit cards, it should come as no surprise that there are generally other fees that will need to be paid when using credit cards as well. Fees on credit cards can range from annual fees to balance transfer fees to foreign transaction fees and more! It is important when Americans compare credit cards that they compare the fees associated with each and every offer. When comparing charge card account offers, people should read the rates and fees section of the terms and conditions to ensure that they are aware of and agree to any fee they may be charged!</p>
<p>Tip #4: Compare charge card account rewards: As a result of overwhelming competition in the charge card account industry, these days, people get to choose rewards options. Each different credit card seems like it has it&#8217;s own rewards program these days. These programs allow consumers to earn points with each dollar spent. These points can be saved and later redeemed for great perks like free airfare, hotel stays and even cash back. With that said, when comparing credit cards, it is important for consumers to compare the different rewards that will be offered through the different charge card offers!</p>
<p>If people follow these tips when comparing charge card offers, they will be sure to find the offer that will fit them best! For more information on comparing and using credit cards, please visit JEMCreditCards.com!</p>
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		<title>Using Credit Card Accounts To Increase FICO Ratings</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Finance/Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[build credit]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Years ago, getting a loan was a very simple process. All consumers had to do was walk into the bank with a firm handshake and a smile and ask! This would be enough to qualify consumers for loans. However, these days, getting a loan requires more of a process. One of the most important factors ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Years ago, getting a loan was a very simple process. All consumers had to do was walk into the bank with a firm handshake and a smile and ask! This would be enough to qualify consumers for loans. However, these days, getting a loan requires more of a process. One of the most important factors for consumers who would like to get a loan is their credit score. Credit scores are numbers that follow Americans everywhere they go. These scores tell lenders the probability of Americans paying loans back. With that said, people with low credit scores tend to have a hard time getting a loan.</p>
<p>If you are one of the Quite a few people that has bad or limited/no credit, chances are, you are looking for ways to increase your credit score! Through my research, I have found that Quite a few professionals suggest a slow and steady approach. However, I believe that people can build their credit scores within 12 months. This can be done through the use of secured credit card accounts!</p>
<p>Secured credit card accounts are specialty credit card accounts designed for consumers with bad or limited/no credit scores. Before people can use their new secured credit card accounts, they must first place a security deposit with the lender. This security deposit will then become the credit limit extended to these people. So, essentially people who use secured credit cards borrow their own cash alleviating the lender of any risk associated with loaning cash to Americans with low credit scores.</p>
<p>When using secured charge cards to build credit scores, the key is for consumers to use their secured charge card account properly. If their credit card accounts are used properly, consumers will generally receive a refund of their security deposits within 12 months. Once the deposit is refunded, the charge card account will become an unsecured charge card account and people will notice higher APRs. Here are some tips to using secured credit cards properly:</p>
<p>Tip #1: Never pay your minimum payment: I am going to start here by saying that minimum payments are just that, they are the minimum amount of cash that lenders will accept as a payment on a loan. However, they are not the maximum amount of cash that people are allowed to pay. To display signs of financial stability and avoid a great deal of interest and finance charges, it is best for Americans to try and send at least double their charge card minimum payment!</p>
<p>Tip #2: Keep balances manageable: When facing the early signs of financial hardship, Many Americans spend more than 50% of the credit limit available to them. This leads to it being harder for these people to manage their charge card account accounts. To keep credit cards in good standings, it is best for consumers to keep their balances below 50% of the credit limit allowed to them!</p>
<p>Tip #3: Send early payments: The final tip that I can give to Americans who would like great credit scores is to send early payments. By doing so, these consumers will display yet another sign of financial stability increasing their credit scores that much more!</p>
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		<title>Facts Designed To Assist People With Regards To Shopping For Charge Card Accounts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It comes as no surprise that quite a few Americans use charge card accounts. When it comes down to it, studies have shown that people not only use credit cards, the average consumer actually carries a balance on their credit cards. Therefore, it should be no surprise that each and every day, people are looking ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It comes as no surprise that quite a few Americans use charge card accounts. When it comes down to it, studies have shown that people not only use credit cards, the average consumer actually carries a balance on their credit cards. Therefore, it should be no surprise that each and every day, people are looking for new charge card accounts. Knowing that the first step to proper use of charge card accounts is comparing credit cards properly, I have listed the step by step process to proper comparison of credit card accounts:</p>
<p>Step 1: Compare Credit Card Interest Rates: The first thing that consumers should compare when comparing charge card offers is the interest rates that are being offered. These charge card account interest rates are the main source of fees associated with charge card accounts. The higher the charge card account interest rate, the higher the fees associated with borrowing using that credit card. Adversely, the lower the charge card account interest rate, the lower the fees associated with using that credit card account. Therefore, when comparing credit card accounts, it is important to choose the one that offers the lowest interest rates. It is also important to remember that there are more than 1 type of credit card account interest rates. It is important that people compare standard, promotional, cash advance and default interest rates!</p>
<p>Step 2: Compare Credit Card Fees: The next thing that consumers should compare when comparing charge card account offers is the fees that will be charged. It should come as no surprise that interest rates are not the only fees associated with charge card accounts. When it comes down to it, most credit card accounts come with a list of fees. These fees can include annual fees, foreign transaction fees and other fees generally charged by charge cards. When comparing credit cards, it is important to remember to read the rates and fees section of the terms and condition to ensure that they are aware of and agree to any fees that they may be charged.</p>
<p>Step 3: Compare Credit Card Grace Periods: Although, there are a few articles out there about comparing charge card accounts, one of the most commonly overlooked factors not commonly in these articles is the grace period. A credit card grace period is the amount of time that it takes from the date of a purchase to the first date of interest and finance charges associated with that purchase. Generally credit card account grace periods will be around 14 to 21 days. By consumers paying off purchases within their grace periods, they will be able to avoid a great deal of interest on their balances. </p>
<p>Step 4: Compare Credit Card Rewards: Finally, when comparing credit cards, Americans should compare the different charge card reward programs being offered. These credit card rewards programs allow Americans to earn points with each purchase. These points can be accumulated and later redeemed for great rewards such as cash back, gas cards, gift cards, free air fare and more! Because charge card account rewards are so prevalent these days, rewards programs are incorporated when calculating the cost of a charge card account. Therefore, when comparing charge card accounts, Americans should remember to apply for credit card accounts that offer rewards programs that they will use.</p>
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		<title>Utilizing Balance Transfer Charge Cards In Order To Bring Down Charge Card Account Interest Rates</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of the Many people that is sick and tired of walking out to your mailbox only to find credit card bills that show you are paying an APR that you don&#8217;t feel as though you deserve? Well, you are not alone. Unfortunately, Quite a few Americans find themselves paying high credit card ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of the Many people that is sick and tired of walking out to your mailbox only to find credit card bills that show you are paying an APR that you don&#8217;t feel as though you deserve? Well, you are not alone. Unfortunately, Quite a few Americans find themselves paying high credit card interest rates even though they pay their payments on time every time and even send in more than the minimum payments required on their charge cards. But, what if I told you that you didn&#8217;t have to deal with that high interest rate? What if I told you that you didn&#8217;t even have to work with third parties to get a lower APR? Well, it&#8217;s true!</p>
<p>Several people these days are finding relief in balance transfer credit card accounts! Balance transfer charge cards are specialty charge card accounts that were created as a result of incredible amounts of competition in the credit card account industry. These specialty credit card accounts allow people to transfer balances from old high APR credit cards to their new balance transfer credit card accounts. The process of using balance transfer credit card accounts is fairly simple. If you are interested in using balance transfer credit card accounts to reduce annual percentage rates, I would suggest following these steps:</p>
<p>Step 1: Go to JEMCreditCards.com: The first step for consumers who would like to use balance transfer charge cards to reduce credit card account APRs is to go to JEMCreditCards.com. I suggest comparing charge cards at JEMCreditCards.com because their list is updated daily to ensure accuracy for people. </p>
<p>Step 2: Compare balance transfer charge card account offers: The next step for consumers who would like to use balance transfer credit card accounts to reduce credit card account APRs is to compare the different balance transfer credit cards that are available to them. While comparing the different balance transfer credit card offers available, people should pay special attention to things like promotional interest rates, standard APRs and any fees. This is because these are going to outline the cost of the new balance transfer charge cards to people!</p>
<p>Step 3: Apply for the best offer: Once consumers have compared the different balance transfer credit card offers available to them, they should have picked out one or two offers that they feel will be the best, it&#8217;s time to apply for these offers. To apply for a credit card account on JEMCreditCards.com, simply click the Apply Now button that is right next to each credit card account offer and fill out the application that comes up!</p>
<p>Step 4: Complete the transfer: Once Americans are approved and receive their new credit cards in the mail, it is time to complete the transfers. To do so, simply call the toll free customer service phone number on the back of the new balance transfer charge card. When speaking to a live representative, people should ask that the transfers needed be processed! Once the balance transfers have been processed, consumers are free to enjoy their new low annual percentage rates!</p>
<p>I hope that this article has helped to answer any question that you may have had about balance transfer credit cards, please come back to read more of my work!</p>
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		<title>An Explanation Of The Different Types Of Credit Card Accounts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It should come as no surprise that many people use charge cards. The surprise to me is that with so many rewards charge card account offers out there, many Americans are using credit card accounts that don&#8217;t offer any rewards for their use. If you are one of these consumers, chances are you may be ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It should come as no surprise that many people use charge cards. The surprise to me is that with so many rewards charge card account offers out there, many Americans are using credit card accounts that don&#8217;t offer any rewards for their use. If you are one of these consumers, chances are you may be looking for a new rewards charge card account! However, to choose the best rewards credit card account offers, consumers have to know the different types of rewards charge card accounts out there. Here is a list of the most common types of rewards credit card accounts and the rewards that they provide!</p>
<p>Cash Back Credit Cards: The most common type of rewards charge card that Americans will come across is called the cash back charge card. Cash back credit card accounts allow people to earn points with each purchase using their charge card account. These points can be accumulated and later redeemed for great cash back rewards. Often times, when redeeming cash back rewards from their cash back credit cards, consumers have options. Either they can take the cash or, in most cases, they can take a higher dollar value on a gift card to one of their favorite stores. For those people who don&#8217;t want designated rewards but would rather spend the reward money on their own, cash back credit cards may be the best option!</p>
<p>Skymiles Credit Cards: Skymiles charge cards are specialty charge cards designed for Americans who travel often for personal or business purposes. These credit card accounts also allow consumers to earn and accumulate points or in this case skymiles with each purchase. Once these skymiles have accumulated on the account that people have, they can redeem them for great travel rewards. Often times, these rewards are free airfare and baggage claim fees!</p>
<p>Travel Rewards Credit Cards: Travel rewards are a lot like skymiles credit cards. These credit card accounts are also designed for Americans who travel often. However, in most cases instead of giving the option to use points for free airfare and baggage claim fees, travel credit card redemption offers often include free hotel stays, theme park tickets and more!</p>
<p>Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Balance transfer credit card accounts are a different type of rewards charge card account. Instead of offering points programs for rewards, balance transfer credit cards reward people by giving them the option to transfer balances from high interest rate credit card accounts to the low interest rate balance transfer charge card account. Often times, balance transfer credit cards will offer low even 0% interest rates for a short period of time on balance transfers. In some cases, these credit cards may also come with rewards like skymiles, cash back and even travel rewards!</p>
<p>Now that you know what different types of rewards credit card accounts are out there, it&#8217;s time to compare offers to find the best one for you. I suggest doing so at JEMCreditCards.com!</p>
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		<title>Quite A Few Facts To Assist Consumers Regarding Building Credit Scores</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Years ago, getting a loan was a simple as walking into a bank with a firm handshake and a smile. However, the unfortunate reality is that due to non-payment of loans, banks had to begin being a bit more strict about which consumers they would give loans to. This has lead to what we know ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Years ago, getting a loan was a simple as walking into a bank with a firm handshake and a smile. However, the unfortunate reality is that due to non-payment of loans, banks had to begin being a bit more strict about which consumers they would give loans to. This has lead to what we know these days as the Fico rating system. It is no secret that these days, people who have good Fico ratings can easily get a loan or charge card account and that Americans with bad Fico scores have a hard time getting anyone to loan them a stick of bubble gum. With that said, if you are one of the several consumers that have bad or limited/no credit scores, chances are you are looking for ways to improve your credit rating.</p>
<p>As I researched this topic, I came across quite a few blogs that tell Americans that they should go about a slow and steady process to build their credit. Many of these articles tell consumers that they should take out a cell phone or utilities bill and wait the 3 or 4 years that it may take to build your credit. However, many consumers don&#8217;t quite have 3 or 4 years to wait. When it comes down to it, if you are like most people, chances are you want to build your credit within 2 years or less. What if I told you that Americans could build their credit within 12 months?</p>
<p>Well you can! When it comes down to it, I have found through my research that the fastest way to build good Fico ratings is through the use of secured credit card accounts. Secured charge card accounts are specialty charge card accounts designed for Americans with bad or limited/no credit scores. Before using a new secured charge card account, people must first place a security deposit with the bank. This security deposit will then become the credit limit that people can use on their charge card. So, essentially, when using secured charge cards, consumers are borrowing their own cash which alleviates the bank of any risk associated with loaning cash to that consumer.</p>
<p>The key here is using the secured charge cards properly. If Americans use their new secured credit card properly, after about 12 months, their security deposit will be returned and their secured credit card will then become an unsecured charge card account. They will also notice that their credit scores will have improved exponentially! With that said, here are a couple tips for people to help with using secured charge card accounts properly:</p>
<p>Tip #1: Don&#8217;t spend too much: It is important to remember that building credit is all about showing signs of financial strength. With that said, people who are facing financial hardships tend to spend more than 50% of their credit card account spending limits. Therefore, to show signs of financial strength, it&#8217;s important that Americans keep their credit card balances below 50% of their credit limits.</p>
<p>Tip #2: Don&#8217;t make minimum payments: Another thing that people should remember when using charge card accounts is that the minimum payment on a charge card account is the minimum amount of cash that banks will accept as payments on debts. However, this is not the maximum amount of cash that Americans should send. It is a best practice when building credit ratings to at least double the minimum payment on charge card accounts.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is no secret that many people use credit cards on a daily basis. As a matter of fact, statistics show that average people not only have charge card accounts but maintain charge card account debt. It also should come as no surprise that improper use of credit cards can lead to extreme financial hardships and bankruptcy. With that said, here are a few tips that consumers should follow when using credit cards to ensure that their credit cards are used properly:</p>
<p>Tip #1: Never pay your minimum payment: When using credit cards Americans should never pay the minimum payment required. Minimum payments are just that, they are the minimum amount of cash that lenders are willing to accept as a payment towards their credit card account debts. However, the minimum payments are not also known as the maximum payments. As a matter of fact, I encourage Americans to make more than the minimum payment. This is because doing so will show financial strength and stability to lenders and credit reporting agencies. This improves the credit scores that people carry. Also, by paying more than the minimum payment required on charge cards Americans will avoid a great deal of interest and finance charges associated with their debts.</p>
<p>Tip #2: Pay your credit card account bills early: Another thing that people should make sure to do when using credit cards is to make their payments early. When it comes down to it, Americans who are facing financial hardships make their payments right on the due date or even late. When using credit card accounts properly, consumers should avoid any signs of financial hardship. These signs may cause Americans to experience higher interest rates, account closures and low credit scores. With that considered, when Americans use charge card accounts, they should make sure to pay their payments at least 2 weeks in advance.</p>
<p>Tip #3: Don&#8217;t spend too much: The final mistake that people often make when using charge card accounts is spending too much. It is important to remember that overuse of charge card accounts is one of the leading causes of financial hardship in the united states. Credit card spending limits are the maximum amount of money that lenders feel that the people can pay back. Therefore, by spending to the maximum limit, Americans may find themselves in a tough position when it is time to pay the cash back! With that said, to improve credit scores and veer away from financial hardship, consumers should keep the balances on their charge cards lower than 50% of the credit limit allowed.</p>
<p>Tip #4: Be Reasonable: When it comes down to it, using credit card accounts is all about being reasonable. Before making any purchase using a charge card, consumers should think &#8220;Will I be able to pay this off within the next 30 days?&#8221;, &#8220;Will this purchase cause a financial hardship?&#8221; and &#8220;Should I really use my credit card account for this?&#8221;.</p>
<p>If people follow these tips when using credit card accounts, they can be sure that they will enjoy great credit scores and avoid financial hardships! For more information on charge cards, simply go to JEMCreditCards.com!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It is an unfortunate reality that as a result of the financial recession that our country has faced over the past few years, several Americans have found themselves dealing with charge card account debt. The worst part about it is that quite a few of these people feel as though they must pay the high ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is an unfortunate reality that as a result of the financial recession that our country has faced over the past few years, several Americans have found themselves dealing with charge card account debt. The worst part about it is that quite a few of these people feel as though they must pay the high interest rates that they are being charged on their charge card accounts. Thinking that banks are these all mighty companies that don&#8217;t really care about Americans, several of these people feel trapped in a box when it comes to their debts. Well, the good news is, I&#8217;ve got a great way to reduce your charge card account interest rates.</p>
<p>The simple fact is that if credit card account companies really didn&#8217;t care about Americans, they would have never become so profitable. With that said, credit card account companies are much like mom and pop shops. Although their client base is a bit bigger, just like these small shops, charge card account companies rely on a reliable client base! This is you. With that said, charge card account companies simply don&#8217;t want to loose your business. Here are the steps you should follow when asking for lower charge card account interest rates:</p>
<p>Step 1: Get Prepared: As with anything in life, when it comes to working with credit card companies, preparation is key. To prepare for negotiating lower charge card interest rates, people should first make a list of all of their credit cards. This list should be ordered from the highest interest rate to lowest and should include the lenders name, customer service phone number, account number, balance and interest rate. Also, go to JEMCreditCards.com and brush up on the balance transfer credit card accounts that you may qualify for.</p>
<p>Step 2: Make The First Call: Using the lists that they have created, people should call the banks that carry their charge cards with the highest interest rate. Once consumers get to a live representative they should say, &#8220;Hi, I&#8217;m calling because I was going over my credit automobile accounts and noticed that this one currently carries the highest interest rate. I like the card and rewards but I can&#8217;t see myself paying such a high interest rate with so many balance transfer offers available to me. Is there anything you can do to help me to reduce my interest rate?&#8221;. </p>
<p>At this point, the representative from the credit card account company will place the consumers on hold. When the representative comes back, they will have one of 3 responses:</p>
<p>Response 1: &#8220;Congratulations you qualify for a lower interest rate, your new interest rate will be&#8230;and it will be placed into effect as of&#8230;!&#8221;:  If people get this response, they are done and should simply wash and repeat the process with the next charge card until they have worked with them all!</p>
<p>Response 2: &#8220;Unfortunately, you do not qualify for a lower interest rate&#8221;: If people get this response, they should take a note of it and continue with the rest of their charge card accounts.</p>
<p>Response 3: &#8220;I will need to transfer you to another department&#8221;: If Americans get this response, they should simply say the same thing to the new representative in the new department.</p>
<p>Step 3: Transfer Balances: Once consumers have spoken with all of their charge card companies, they should go to JEMCreditCards.com to learn about reducing interest rates with balance transfer charge cards for those who refused to reduce the rates!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[StevenMartinez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Just about all Americans know what a credit card account is. Let&#8217;s face it, studies show that average consumers not only know what credit cards are, they have one in their pockets. With that said, it should come as no surprise that improper use of charge cards is one of the leading causes of credit ...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just about all Americans know what a credit card account is. Let&#8217;s face it, studies show that average consumers not only know what credit cards are, they have one in their pockets. With that said, it should come as no surprise that improper use of charge cards is one of the leading causes of credit card account debt. Although charge cards can help consumers achieve financial stability if used properly, the unfortunate reality is that many people simply don&#8217;t know how to use them properly. With that said, I have put together a list of tips to help consumers with keeping their charge card accounts in good standing:</p>
<p>Tip #1: Never pay a credit card account bill on time: The first tip that I can give to consumers when it comes to using charge cards properly is to never pay a charge card bill on time. The opportune time for consumers to pay a credit card account bill is early! When it comes down to it, consumers who are facing the early signs of financial hardships tend to wait until the due date to pay. Because keeping a charge card account in good standing is all about the ability of Americans to show signs of financial situations, it is in the best interest of Americans to make sure to pay their charge card account bills early. As a matter of fact, it is a best practice for people to send in charge card account payments no later than 2 weeks early. This allows time for the postal service to get the payment to the bank and time for the bank to process the payment. </p>
<p>Tip #2: Don&#8217;t spend too much on your credit card: The next thing that I can tell Americans about using charge card accounts properly is that charge card spending limits are the MAXIMUM  amount of money that banks feel that consumers can pay back. With that said, by spending all the way to the MAXIMUM credit limit, consumers may be putting themselves in a horrible debt situation where they find themselves struggling to pay back their lenders. Also, consumers who spend more than 50% of their spending limit may experience harmful side effects on their credit scores. Therefore, it&#8217;s in the best interest of consumers to try and keep charge card account balances below 50% of their credit card spending limits.</p>
<p>Tip #3: Never send the minimum payment: The final tip that I can give to Americans about using credit card accounts properly is to never send the minimum payment. When it comes down to it, credit card account minimum payments are just that, they are the minimum amount of money that lenders will accept as a payment for charge card account debt. However, this is not the maximum amount of money that Americans are allowed to pay. As a matter of fact, sending more than the minimum payment has great positive benefits. When it comes down to it, by sending more than the minimum payment consumers avoid a great deal of interest and finance charges. Not to mention, consumers who send more than the charge card account minimum payment each and every month will notice positive changes to credit scores.</p>
<p>If you follow these tips, your charge card account will always be in good standing, I hope you enjoyed this article. Please come back to read more of my work!</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many individuals would like online recognition from lots of people. Getting an viewers is a great way to achieve success in a variety of advertising regions. A terrific way to produce a tone of voice and folks to hear it really is by blogging. If you would like understand how to use running a blog that will help you, look at this article.</p>
<p>Make time to create your key phrases italic and bold. It will help to have your major focus across inside an exposed way, while allowing the search engine spiders to rank your crucial written content. Whenever your keywords are really easy to study and they also get noticed, you will increase the chance that the consumers will simply click them. Keep in mind that this ought to be your goal.</p>
<p>Website typically. Just about the most frequent goof ups of blog writers is commencing a website and upgrading it infrequently. Doing this will cause you to lose visitors who discovered your website interesting at first, but have no new details to check out frequently. At a minimal, make an effort to post a brand new website every week. Moreover, send consistent e-mails upgrading prospective customers in your articles.</p>
<p>Be sure to think about SEO compatibility when picking your style. Excellent Search engine optimization perform can certainly make your blog significantly more obvious, in addition to extremely effective in conveying its main meaning. At present, speed is very crucial. Visitors do not like waiting around for graphics as well as other connect-ins to load. They will likely rapidly resume their quest for a quickly launching weblog without the need of possibly laying eyes on your own.</p>
<p>Since you try to make new content material, examine current media tales for appropriate details. It is actually normally easy to get relevant news tales to your blog site. Try to find specifics of regional occasions and individuals that pertain for your content, and article it in a timely manner. This sort of information and facts will curiosity prospective customers.</p>
<p>Allow website visitors to leave comments for the blog. This makes your readers feel that they can be an integral part of a community, and that they participate in a crucial role inside the jogging of your own weblog. Try and respond to several responses as you can. This will make prospective customers regularly go back to your site to read through new remarks and grow producers of data, as opposed to just passive buyers.</p>
<p>Presenting aside freebies is an excellent strategy to draw in visitors. Anyone loves totally free things, also it doesnt even need to be a thing important. Give away as much free gifts as you possibly can, and you may discover the pay off for you will end up huge. In addition, these are likely to get back to see what other cost-free things you will need to supply in the foreseeable future.</p>
<p>It offers been shown that many web surfers are certainly not thinking about studying content therefore, you emphasize the details within your blog site using many tactics. Capture their attention by creating intriguing titles and visually pleasing headings. Bullet elements and nicely-identified paragraphs will also help simply because they create your blog simple to read through.</p>
<p>Given that youve look at this article, you know how writing a blog will help you, and ways to create your website wonderful. Only be specific you possess remembered these details, so re-read through it if needed to make sure you dont forget about important tips.</p>
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