Credit Card Incentives Still Hurting Consumer Credit Scores
Posted by | Posted on 18-01-2012
Consider the last time you signed up for a new credit card. If one of the reasons the card became attractive to you was because of additional incentives, you’ll need to realize the impact your decisions may be having on your credit score.
While the credit card industry has changed quite a bit in recent years, card companies are still willing to do what it takes to draw people in the door. Using rewards programs like free double airline miles or product giveaways at mall kiosks, credit card companies are still attracting the attention of consumers – some of whom should not be applying for any lines of new credit.
Personal financial experts tell consumers to pay careful attention to credit card offers. If your credit score is not in a good place and you apply for a credit card or two, you are actually going to trigger a decrease in the credit score you maintain. Thi
