http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Zack+Nelson Finances Zack Nelson Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51766&ca=Finances Credit Cards have become a part of our daily lives these days and it is hard to imagine a day going without the comfort of a credit card tucked in your wallet. However, convenience comes with risks, which arise due to our negligence. As soon as your credit card arrives, follow a few steps to avoid a... Finances Zack Nelson Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51768&ca=Finances Credit Cards, these two words may sound a warning to some ears and make others see red. But Credit Cards, like any other products or services are consumer friendly and designed to assist the consumer making their work and life more convenient and hassle-free. Like any other product or service, credi... Finances Zack Nelson Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51784&ca=Finances A pre-paid credit card is just what it says, a credit card paid for in advance. Once the credit limit is reached, the credit card is just a piece of plastic. You have to again pay upfront to renew it. The credit limit is thus known, fixed and limited. Advantages Of Pre-Paid Credit Cards Pre-paid cre... Finances Zack Nelson Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51785&ca=Finances Although a credit card offers you convenience, it is not cash, simply a substitute for cash. You need to have cash in your bank account to pay for all the purchases. So using a credit card to solve your financial problems does not work. Costs Of A Credit Card It is very tempting to use a credit card... Finances Zack Nelson Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51608&ca=Finances All technological marvels have their drawbacks and this is true of credit cards too. One form of credit card fraud is skimming or making copies of information stored on credit cards. Every time your credit card leaves your hands, it becomes vulnerable to skimming. Skimming In Public Places Skimming... Finances Zack Nelson Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51549&ca=Finances Credit cards with their schemes of deferred payment provide people with cash they did not necessarily have in their bank accounts. In a flash, we bought that sweet little dress in the shop window or the hard-to resist computer gizmo. Unfortunately, that flash did not come from a magic wand but from... Finances Zack Nelson Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51568&ca=Finances Credit cards are really useful and handy. You need not to worry about theft, burglary or carrying large sums of money. On the other hand, shopping can also be rewarding. Most of the credit card companies offer rewards in the form of gift vouchers; discount shopping, air miles etc, for every dollar y... Finances Zack Nelson Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51578&ca=Finances What Is Phishing? All new technologies come with their drawbacks and it is no different with credit cards. One of these drawbacks goes by the name of Phishing. When a person uses a fraudulent email or online shopping site to get hold of information about your credit card or bank, it is called phishi... Finances Zack Nelson Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51299&ca=Finances A creditor uses a credit score to decide whether to give you a credit or not. The credit score is based on statistics and uses real data obtained from your credit report and credit application. A high score can get you a loan very easily. You can also bargain for a higher loan or a better deal. A si...