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How To Use Your Credit Card or Debit Card

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There are times when it’s to your advantage to use plastic.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Information about your credit and debit cards

Step 1: Read the fine print

Read the fine print. Find out exactly what sort of fees you’re being charged. Is there a per-transaction fee associated with your debit card? Does your credit card charge a very high Annual Percentage Rate, or APR?

Step 2: Cover your charges

Only use your debit card if you have enough money in your checking account to cover your charges. Your bank might have high penalties for dipping below your minimum balance.

Step 3: Pay off immediately

Pay back money as soon as possible. If you do have to carry a balance, make sure you have a low APR. A small amount of debt can multiply into something large and unwieldy.

Step 4: Keep your cards safe

No matter which card you use, be sure to keep track of it and to keep the card number safe, and the PIN number for you debit card in a separate, safe place. Be sure to alert your financial institution immediately if your card is lost, stolen, or if you suspect it’s being used fraudulently.

Tip: If you use your debit card to make a purchase, opt to use it as a credit card, allowing you to sign for a purchase rather than entering your PIN, which offers you more protection in case of theft.

Step 5: Use in place of cash

Great times to use your debit card are when your bank isn’t in the area, meaning you’d pay a hefty ATM fee to get cash, or when you simply don’t feel like lugging cash around. Enjoy the freedom!

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How to Consolidate Debt

Watch this video for a demonstration of “How To Consolidate Debt”. To complete the task, you will need:

Lower interest rates on your credit cards
A card with no interest for six to 12 months
A debt consolidation loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit

Get started with the first step: Stay clear of debt-consolidation firms. They can’t do anything for you that you can’t do yourself.

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