10 costly credit card mistakes and how to avoid them
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Credit cards encourage cardholders to overspend. Cardholders can keep track of their expenses by deducting each purchase from their checkbook. They should also should pay more than the minimum payment each month and pay off cards with high interest rates before paying off those with high balances.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1996
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How to ... rein in holiday spending
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Budgeting, using credit wisely and cutting out extras can be helpful in avoiding overspending during the holiday season. Strategic shopping for precisely what is needed before the holiday rush escalates can save time and money. Using credits cards adds up to extra expenses.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1996
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How to ... save all year: easy ways to have a more prosperous 1997
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One way to save money is to join an employer's 401(k) plan. Other suggestions for saving money are to use only one credit card and keep another one as a backup. People can save money on vacations by going camping instead of staying at expensive motels.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1997
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