What do you buy with a credit card?5 of 8Survey resultsEveryday purchase: 65%Big-ticket items: 18%Emergencies only: 8%Other: 9%Don't know where most of your money goes? Tracking your spending with cash, debit and credit cards will help you manage your budget and cut expenses. Look over your credit card bill each month also to see where you've spent money and to be sure there are no suspicious charges. And every year, be sure to get a free credit report from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion via AnnualCreditReport.com.<< Back to the 2010 Credit Card Guide table of contents. Related Articles:What is the best credit card?Find the best credit cardShould you transfer a balance?Plastic Rap blogRelated Links:8 benefits of new credit card lawHow to compare rewards cardsHow can I improve my credit score?Should you get a secured card?advertisement
Don't know where most of your money goes? Tracking your spending with cash, debit and credit cards will help you manage your budget and cut expenses. Look over your credit card bill each month also to see where you've spent money and to be sure there are no suspicious charges. And every year, be sure to get a free credit report from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion via AnnualCreditReport.com.
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