Questions for Credit Cards
Created by QFL August 03, 2003
Selecting Credit Cards
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Have I defined my purpose for using a credit card?
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Do I understand the terms of the credit card?
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Have I research various credit card companies and the benefits they provide?
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Have I talked to my family and friends about the credit card they use and the benefits associated with them?
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Can I receive frequent flier miles by using this credit card?
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Have I compared the cost annual fee associated with to owning a credit card to the other credit cards?
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Under what conditions can the annual fee be waived?
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How many credit cards do I need?
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Will I be able to acquire my credit card balance via telephone and computer?
Using Credit Cards
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For what type of purchases do I want to use my credit card?
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For what type of purchases do I want to use cash?
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Do I tend to spend more money if I am using a credit card?
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Other than making purchases when else can I use my credit card such as insurance for rental cars?
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Will I be able to make purchases with this credit card work in countries other than my own?
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Can more than one family member use this credit card?
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Can additional credit cards be issued to family members under the same account number?
Paying Credit Cards
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If I am carrying debt I am on my credit card, what is that costing me annually?
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What is the best way to reduce that debt?
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Am I willing to incur the fines associated with late fees?
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Can I discipline myself to pay off balances in a timely manner?