Michael D. Strauss - Articles

Flat Rate Credit Cards
Most credit cards feature different interest rates depending on how they're used. Purchases, balance transfers, cash withdrawals, introductory offers... the number of different rates can be confusing. Flat rate cards charge the same APR for everything, making it easier to keep track of how much your card is costing. Read
By: Michael D. Strauss | 08/06/2006 | Credit

Balance Transfer Fees
Credit card balance transfer offers were so popular that they ended up costing the credit card industry serious amounts of money. Something had to be done, so the balance transfer 'handling fee' was born. Read
By: Michael D. Strauss | 30/05/2006 | Credit

Get in Control of Your Credit Card Debt
Using credit cards can make day to day life more simple, reducing the need to carry cash and making it easy to shop online and by telephone. However, spending with plastic can sometimes be a little too easy, and many people find their balances get out of control. Read
By: Michael D. Strauss | 30/05/2006 | Credit