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Business: Your Credit Card - Beware, before you swipe it.
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posted by webmaster 193 days ago
What is the worst thing to do with your credit card? Use it to withdraw cash from the ATM, says a financial expert. In your monthly credit card statement, there is a mention of cash limit. That is the extent to which one could withdraw cash using a credit card. But the googly is the interest rates. It’s actually a very expensive proposition to withdraw cash as the interest rates on such withdrawals fall in the range of 40 per cent on an annual basis. Usually, the credit card company mentions the interest rate as a percentage per month which typically varies from 2.7-2.85 per cent per month. And since this interest is compounded monthly, the effective annual rate of interest tends to be anywhere from 38 to 40 per cent per annum. Essentially, credit card companies charge the same interest rates for cash withdrawals made through credit cards and for rolling over credit card balances. But if one pays the entire amount on due date, one gets around 30-45 days of interest free credit. But what is important to know is that the rule doesn’t apply in case of cash withdrawals; the credit card company levies the interest rate the moment you withdraw the cash. Cash withdrawals can also attract an additional withdrawal fee. This charge falls in the range of 3-3.5 per cent of the withdrawn amount. That will be added along with the interest rate to your bill. Therefore, unless you have emergency needs, do not withdraw cash on your credit card. The better option though is to go for a personal loan. RL Prasad, general manager and head of cards and personal loans at Standard Chartered Bank, says “You should look at this option as the last resort. If it’s a planned expenditure and you don’t have sufficient liquidity then a personal loan is be a viable option.
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Tech: 7 tips to safer online banking
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posted by webmaster 206 days ago
Banking has never been easier. Type in one simple web address and you have access to your bank for almost anything, from viewing the latest balance to transferring money to your friend to paying for that online purchase. However, this convenience has its set of risks too. The stepping of financial institutions into the virtual realm has lead to a new breed of financial criminals. Criminals, who largely thrive on the innocuousness of netizens and technology loopholes. Here are some simple tips to prevent you from falling into the trap of these cyber criminals. Remember, a simple ignorance or oversight can make a huge dent in your hard-earned savings. 1. Always check the URL of your bank's web site
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