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Amoureux.com strengthens its presence and launches its mobile dating service with Movistar
Amoureux.com strengthens its presence in Spain and launches its mobile dating service with Movistar. Europe's leader in free dating Amoureux.com continues its international development and widens its scope with new partnerships with numerous mobile ...
Christ-Centered Dating
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Homosexual dating has become much more widespread and accepted in Western culture, allowing both gays and lesbians the chance to reach out to one another beyond that of closed doors. Now there are many ways you can have a rewarding homosexual dating ...
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Copyright 2005 MHG Consulting
Credit cards have revolutionized the purchasing experience since Diners Club released the first credit card in the year 1950.
The Dinners Club credit card gave consumers limited credit that, at times, even surpassed the personal savings of some participants. It allowed them to buy items they usually could not afford if they were to make a straight cash purchase. It also provided the convenience and safety of not having to carry large amounts of cash.
On average, American households possess 4 credit cards or a total of 13 payment cards if debit cards and store cards are included. There are, actually, 1.3 billion payment cards of assorted types in circulation in the United States.
But, if you think that credit cards have made the lives of modern American consumers easier, you may be wrong...
Statistics show that the average credit card debt for each household in the U.S. is $4,800 per month. Also, there were 1.3 million credit card holders declaring bankruptcy in the year 2003. This figure is almost guaranteed to decrease since the change in bankruptcy law. A filer is required to pay back a portion of their debt if they are financially able. There are many other changes, mostly for the benefit of the credit card industry and you can find more information at: http://credit.about.com/cs/legal/a/040601.htm
And if you still consider yourself unaffected by credit card debt, then consider this: upon retirement, most Americans can only expect to receive about 37% percent of their annual retirement income because of prior debt payment. This will leave many individuals depending on the government, family and charity for economic survival.
These are some
scary facts. So before you find yourself in a position of economic uncertainty, it might be wise to evaluate your spending and current credit card debt.
If your credit card debt exceeds what seems to be a reasonable level, you may want to consider credit card debt consolidation.
So what is credit card debt consolidation?
In a nutshell, credit card debt consolidation is taking all your credit card payments and consolidating them into one monthly payment. This way, you don't have to worry about managing the payments individually. Aside from this advantage, it may also provide you with the following additional benefits:
- Reduce interest payments - Waive late and overtime fees - Reduced monthly payments - Debt relief in a shorter time - Credit improvement - Save more money in the long run
There are actually two major types of credit card debt consolidation...
You may want to consider a Credit Card Counseling firm. They assist consumers by consolidating all their monthly payments into one single payment and then dispersing this to the creditors on behalf of the consumers.
The other type is through a home equity loan or other secured loan. This is done by exchanging an unsecured debt (such as credit card debt) for a secured debt (a debt backed by specific assets such as real estate).
Now, credit card debt consolidation isn't a magic balm that will drive all your credit card debt malaise away. But, it will make paying all your debt easier and might save you money in the long run. Definitely an alternative worth considering...
About the Author
Dan Farrell is the owner of http://www.repair-credit-right.com with information, articles and tips that will guarantee excellent credit.
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