If you are able to pay your bills on time every month and not carry over a balance, credit cards are a great convenience. The cards can also land you deep in debt. This often occurs if you’re unaware of the terms of the credit card agreement, and if you carry too many cards.

Credit cards nowadays are fast becoming the most effective means of financial transaction. The convenience and time saving benefits along with the safety and reliablity they offer make them the popular choice. The wide network of shops, malls and retail outlets encourage a vast populace to use...

Various people have different needs. So the credit card suppliers too have designed different type of cards. Besides the normal credit cards, there are small business cards for small business and then there are student credit cards which are designed especially for students. Now, what is...

Whether you have no credit or damaged credit, secured credit cards are a good tool for building a good credit history. Several months ago Tom, a member of CreditBoards.com, filed for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Now he is in the process of rebuilding his credit history. It's a task that is not easy,...