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9 things your credit card company would like to hide

Article Abstract:

Credit card companies apply various strategies to be more profitable at the expense of consumers. Consumers, therefore, must be aware of these strategies and try to diffuse them before they become victims. Nine facts about the industry and how to counter them are presented.

Author: Fenner, Elizabeth
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1998
Laws, regulations and rules, Consumer credit

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Credit card gimmicks: 6 catchy deals that can cost you

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Credit card companies often offer six features that are enticing but costly to the consumer. Teaser-rate cards come with a low introductory interest rate that jumps up to a high rate after six months or a year. Rebate cards, gold cards, and other gimmicks are discussed.

Author: Fenner, Elizabeth
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1996
Prices and rates, Credit cards

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How I flew to Hong Kong for next to nothing - as an air courier

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A traveler narrates how she was able to spend 10 days in Hong Kong by travelling as an air courier. Air couriers are offered airline seats by cargo-shipping firms at discounts of up to 85%. In exchange, couriers should deliver the company shipment when they arrive.

Author: Fenner, Elizabeth
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1998
Social aspects, Personal narratives, Travel, Hong Kong, Description and travel, Travelers, Delivery of goods, Deliveries (Transportation)

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Subjects list: Management, Credit and debit card industry, Credit card industry
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