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Don't have a credit card or don't want to use one to rent a car? A CreditCards.com survey of the major rental car companies found it's difficult but not impossible to rent a car without plastic. Keep these 12 tips in mind the next time you approach the rental car counter with no plastic in hand. It just might help you avoid a frustrating rental experience. |
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Thought you couldn't get a rental car if you didn't have a credit card? That's probably what you've heard for years from rental car agents at airports, but it may be getting easier for some travelers to rent a car without a credit card. A CreditCards.com survey of the top rental car companies indicates that nearly all of the companies allow you to rent their vehicles without credit cards. However, it may take some work on your part -- and patience -- to get the vehicles. |
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Credit card debt is an epidemic in the Western world, most notably in the United States. The combination of large outstanding balances, penalty pricing and late fees often conspires to keep consumers in a vicious cycle. It doesn't help that 74 percent of Americans put holiday gifts on their credit cards, according to a 2006 survey by the Family Credit Counseling Service. |
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Was 2007 a bad year for you and credit card debt? CreditCards.com recommends paying attention to the fine print on credit card contracts, comparing credit card rates and protecting your identity in the coming year. Here are some easy and not-so-easy steps to take: |
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Subprime credit cards are issued to customers with bad credit or no credit history. They are sometimes referred to as "fee harvester cards" in the credit card industry. These cards typically carry low credit limits of $250 to $500 and are designed to help cardholders launch or re-establish payment histories. |
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When a disaster strikes, credit cards can be a lifeline, providing for immediate needs and easing discomfort. These are the most common questions that come up for smartly dealing with credit cards when lives are in disarray. |
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Before she sought help from the nonprofit Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Inc. about three years ago, Joyce Roberts' credit card debt had swelled to between $10,000 and $15,000. This Massachusetts baby boomer had essentially gone bust. |
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The rocky years of the Depression shaped frugal and debt-shy consumers, but towering credit card balances now compel many seniors to seek help. |
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If you have substantial credit card debt, you may feel trapped. Escaping debt is a must, but there are both right and wrong ways to go about it. Unfortunately, those dressed up as a quick fix tend to cause more problems than they solve. |
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Whether you're in a financial crunch or just lack a second Ferrari, credit card offers landing in your mailbox might look like an answer to prayer. |
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