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The Smart Guide To Using Your Credit Cards Wisely

This is so important, especially for young people!

Right Step Financial Blog

180553868Many people become completely terrified when they hear the word credit. If you are one of these people, that means you need to expose yourself to a better financial education. Credit is not something to fear, rather, it is something that you should use in a responsible manner.

Be wary of late payment charges. Many of the credit companies out there now charge high fees for making late payments. Most of them will also increase your interest rate to the highest legal interest rate. Before you choose a credit card company, be sure that you are fully aware of their policy regarding late payments.

Don’t fall for the introductory rates on credit cards when opening a new one. Be sure to ask the creditor what the rate will go up to after, the introductory rate expires. Sometimes, the APR can go up to 20-30% on some cards, an interest rate…

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