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Debit Or Credit? Which One Should You Choose At The Checkout?

Posted April 21, 2009 - 08:36 by Paul Michael

General Tips, Shopping, Budgeting, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs

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It’s a question I’m asked at least a few times a day when I use my check card, usually by one of those little card-reading machines (although sometimes, an actual living person asks, too). Being someone who hates the word “credit” I have always opted for “debit” and proceeded to enter my PIN number. But have I been doing it all wrong?

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10 Reasons Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Cash

Posted March 27, 2009 - 10:00 by Silicon Valley Blogger

Credit Cards

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You can call this a defense of the maligned credit card. There are a lot of people out there who are very distrustful of credit cards and the companies that offer them, no thanks to skyrocketing personal debt loads. But I have a completely different view of these cards. They have only served as positive tools for me; in my mind, it's all a matter of how you decide to make use of them. For those who are comfortable with credit card debt management, here are some reminders of how we can get the most out of our cards.

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Best of Personal Finance: Credit Where Credit Is Due Edition

Posted March 26, 2009 - 14:40 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance

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Credit cards are fun for the whole family, until the bills start rolling in and you are expected to hand over your hard-earned money for the stuff you bought on plastic. In this week's Best of Personal Finance round-up, the web's PF bloggers look at debt of all kinds.

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