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Credit, Debit and Loans Explained

Credit Card

A credit card is used to purchase items or services. Most credit cards will have a limited amount of funds available. The amount available on the credit card is determined by an individual’s credit score and earnings.

Most cards offer the holder a grace period following the purchase. During this grace period, if the balance is paid in full, no interest will accumulate. However, if it is not paid in full, interest begins accumulating.­

The interest rate will vary depending on the economy. The credit card will send a monthly bill, requesting a minimum payment by a particular date. If at least that minimum amount is not paid (and/or he goes over his credit limit), hefty fines will follow and his credit will be negatively affected. There are also prepaid credit cards, also know as prepaid cards, which are essentially reloadable debit cards.

Debit Card

Debit cards do not accumulate interest. A debit card only uses the money available in the holder’s bank account. The holder will not build up debt using his debit card.

A debit card is available with nearly any checking account. Individual’s still need to be careful when using their debit cards. If their checking account is overdrawn, the bank will charge an overdraft fee. The fees charged can be as much as $25.

Loans

A monetary loan is an advance of money. This money will accrue interest, which is the price that is paid for the use of the money for a specific length of time. Loan terms vary. The longer the amount of time, the more interest the borrower will pay.

There are two common kinds of loans a secured and an unsecured. A secured loan is backed by some kind of collateral. Some of the customary kinds of collateral are homes and cars. An unsecured loan does not have any collateral to back it up

Student Loans:

There are two types of colleges student loans:

1. Federal Direct Loans

2. Private Student Loans

For Student Loan Consolidation there are two types:

1. Federal Loan Consolidation

2. Private student loan consolidation at http://www.scholarpoint.com/PrivateConsolidationLoan.html

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