Credit Cards: The Best Ones for Debt Transfer

So, you’ve read Miriam’s blog about getting a handle on your credit cards, you’ve asked for a lower rate from the companies you still hold cards with, and now you’re ready for the next step – transferring the debt you do have to zero interest or low interest credit cards. Be forewarned – if you do this and don’t change your spending habits, it’s just a step toward more debt. This is a step in debt reduction, not in increasing your available credit, though it will likely have that effect as well. Unless you’re worried that you won’t be able … Continue reading

Credit Card Debt

Last month, Miriam wrote a very good blog on Five Tips to Help you Stop Using Credit Cards. It’s very interesting, and good advice for those who need to get a handle on their spending (which would be the overwhelming majority of us!) If you have a lot of debt, you may want to add another couple of steps – first, negotiating a better interest rate. Some night when you’re not stressed, take out all your cards and their statements. Arrange them from high to low interest. Is there a big range? Assuming that your credit isn’t in shambles, you … Continue reading