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The ABCs ofCredit Card Finance
Essential Facts for Students
2012
Carol A. Carolan, Ph.D.
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Essential Facts … Two Groups of Information
Credit Card Costs Credit Card Behaviors
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Credit Card Costs
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Annual Fees Interest (APR)
- CARD Act of 2009– APR Stable 1 Year- Exceptions: Variable Rate APR, Promotional Rates, 60 Days Late, Completion of Workout Plan
45 Days Notice Interest Calculation Cash Advances & Convenience Checks Payment Allocation
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Default/Penalty Rates Low Interest Introductory Rates Balance Transfers Late Fees Over-Credit-Limit Fees Bounced Check Fees Currency Conversion Fees Payment Fees Transaction Fees
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Choosing aCredit Card
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Look For:A Low Annual Percentage Rate (APR)No Annual FeeA Long Grace PeriodLow Fees
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Types of Credit Card Users
Convenience Users “Revolvers”
- CARD Act 2009- Disclosures
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The Schumer Box
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Introduced by Senator Schumer A Grid Containing Rates & Fees Easy to Compare Credit Card
Offers CARD Act Requires Issuers to
Post Cardholder Agreements on Internet
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Dos and Don’ts
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One Card Student Loans for Tuition Wants vs. Needs Convenience Pay More Than the MMP Be a Manager
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Don’t Skip Payments Pay on Time Don’t Exceed Your Credit Limit Cash Advances Convenience Checks Be Wary of Teaser Rates
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Credit Card Shuffle Low Credit Limit Quickly Mail Payments Save Receipts Change of Address Lost and Stolen Cards Protect Your Credit History
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There’s Alwaysa Solution
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Getting Out of Debt Don’t Deny Problem Stop Using Your Card Contact Your Credit Card Issuer Get a Job Reduce Expenses Talk about Your Problems Debt Consolidation
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Credit Reports& Credit Scores
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Credit Report Collection of Information Financial Report Card Lenders Use this Information 3 Main Credit Reporting Agencies Regularly Review Your Credit Reports
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Credit Score Numeric Value Applied to a Credit
Report Fico Score Most Well Known Higher is Better
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What Goes Into OurCredit Scores?
35% Payment History 30% Total Amount Owed
“Debt-to-Credit Limit Ratio” 15% Length of Credit History 10% New Credit 10% Types of Credit
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Consequences of Irresponsible
Credit Card Use
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High Interest Rates Difficulty Renting an Apartment Denied Employment Graduate School Rejection Higher Car Insurance Premiums Big Bucks for Cell Phones Higher Deposits – Gas, Phone, Electric
Denial of Credit
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Identity Theft
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Signs of Identity Theft
Card/Statement Not Requested Statement Not Received Unauthorized Charges Denied Credit Debt Collectors
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Minimize the Risk…
Keep Personal Information Personal Don’t Use Social Security Number Leave Social Security Card Home Carry Only What’s Needed Photo ID Credit Card Know Your Billing Cycles
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Shred Receipts Use the Post Office Creative Passwords Purchase on Secure Websites Keep Personal Information Safe Review Credit Reports Computer Virus Protection
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Victims of Identity Theft Should…
Contact the Big Three Fraud Alert Order Free Credit Reports & Review Call Fraud Departments Close Fraudulent Accounts File a Police Report Contact the FTC
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