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Should You Apply for New Credit Card?

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Credit card advertisements are everywhere – in your mailbox, on TV, and of course on the Internet. Many people ignore such ads, but maybe it’s not such a bad idea to apply for another credit card. What is the advantage? Do you really need another account?

This all depends on how long you’ve had the other account, how much you currently owe on the balance, and what your objectives are. Some people establish their credit with a very basic account and miss out on a lot of great opportunities for perks, rewards and other membership benefits not available on lower-tier cards. Maybe applying for a more prestigious card would allow you benefits like:

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5 Hobbies that Could Rack Up the Credit Card Debt

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There’s nothing wrong with having a hobby that can provide you with something enjoyable to do with your time. However, you do need to be careful. If you are spending a lot of money on your hobby, it could easily lead to debt.

When you engage in a hobby, it is a good idea to think things through. Are you putting your retirement at risk with your hobby? Do you use your credit card to pay for your hobby — without paying it off each month? It’s important to keep your hobby under control as you participate, so that it doesn’t ruin your financial future.

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Here are 5 hobbies that are easy to lose control of, and rack up the credit card debt:

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Can the Wallaby Card Help You Get the Best Bang for Your Credit Card Bucks?

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Savvy shoppers know that there are ways to use credit cards to their advantage. It’s possible to earn rewards, and to take advantage of cash back in a number of ways. What’s difficult, though, is deciding which credit card to use for which transaction.

The Wallaby Card promises to change all that. Instead of carrying a wallet full of credit cards and trying to decide which to use, the Wallaby Card takes the guesswork out of it. Simply connect all your credit cards to the Wallaby, and this smart card does the rest, figuring out which card to use for the transaction in question.

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7 Strange Things to Buy with Your Credit Card

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Plastic seems to the the way to buy almost anything. Anytime you want something, you can just pull out your credit card, and give it a swipe.

Most of us stick to using our credit cards for things like lattes and road trips. However, there are those who us their credit cards for other items — some of them a little shady and strange. But, in the long run, does it matter how strange your purchase is? Not if you can score the rewards points!

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The Credit Card Cheatsheet You’ve Been Missing

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This is a guest post offering some basic tips about savvy credit card use from the folks at We Know Money. http://www.creditcards.co.uk/help-and-advice/

Here are ten tips to manage your money better using this credit card cheatsheet. If you are looking for more details on using credit cards effectively, you can get much more advice and insights into using credit cards from We Know Money.

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Will Mobile Payments Come with Extra Fees?

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Major banks and telecommunications companies are teaming up to allow for mobile transactions. These mobile payments will make it easier for many consumers to make payments, no matter where they go. However, there are some concerns. While there hasn’t been mention of extra fees yet, the possibility is always there.

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