Plastic debt trap, or convenient payment tool?
With a bit of self-discipline and some know-how, you can make your cards work for you, rather than the other way round.

It helps to know how the credit card industry works and makes its profits, so this site explains terms such as APR and compound interest. You can also find out how the credit card companies might be making profits at your expense without you even realizing it.
4Money Credit Card Guide >

Avoid being a fraud victim...

Credit card fraud is on the rise and is set to increase. Take a look at this Channel 4 Money website and see what you can do to ensure you don’t become a statistic. Find out about skimming, ATM fraud, and how to guard your credit cards.
Channel 4 Money >

A problem with your card purchase?
If there is a problem with a credit card purchase, the credit card company may be liable as well as the supplier. This can provide you, the purchaser, with extra protection. Go to this BBC Watchdog Guide and find out more about this and what to do if your credit card purchase goes wrong.
BBC Watchdog >

Credit card basics

Credit card issuers are climbing over one another to offer the most attractive deals. Use this link for some home truths about credit cards, and what you need to think about when making comparisons between different deals.
Money Guardian - Credit Cards >

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