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Credit cards are regarded by many people to be something of a double edged sword, being both a potential friend and a foe to be wary of. While they offer great benefits in terms of convenience (online shopping, widespread acceptance, and the security of not having to carry bundles of cash around if you want [...]

Most people are well aware of the old credit card game of exploiting 0% balance transfer deals to avoid paying interest on their debt, shifting the balance from card to card, always moving the debt along before the end of the introductory period to avoid interest charges almost indefinitely. While this still works well enough, [...]

A few years ago when I was working with an earlier project with my company, I was required to get a U.S. credit card. Being a resident of Canada I don’t have U.S. citizenship or U.S. credit rating. I felt the frustration one would have if they’re in a new country. My good credit score [...]