| Credit cards make our lives
easier -- until a mistake shows up in the account. When that happens,
these letters can help you clear up your plastic problem. |
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I didn't buy that!
-- The shopping spree that showed up on your statement is not yours.
This letter will help you convince your card company to remove the
charges. |
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Lashing out at late-payment fees
-- Just because your credit card company sticks
you with a late fee doesn't mean you have to take it lying down. |
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Requesting
a reasonable rate -- A few simple steps detailed
in this letter can help you lower the bar on your credit card interest
rate. |
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Making it
a smooth transition -- When you transfer
balances from one account to another, this letter will help ease
the money move. |
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Shutting
it down safely -- Ready to dump one of your
cards? This letter can help close out your account without damaging
your credit rating. |
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Avoiding maiden-name mayhem
-- One of your new marriage tasks is to send
this letter switching your credit cards from your maiden to married
name. |
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