Review
"I love this book, what a terrific job. This book can literally save you a fortune!" --Gerri Detweiler, Ultimate Credit Solutions Inc
"The Skinny on Credit Cards discusses a complex financial matter...in a way that even someone with no credit history can easily understand. This is no small achievement." --Curtis Arnold, Founder, U.S. Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms, Inc., Author
"Written in an easy to understand style, and with a good dose of humor, The Skinny on Credit Cards gives the reader everything he/she needs to know to use credit cards more responsibly. A must read for teens and adults alike." --James Roberts, Professor, Baylor University
"The Skinny on Credit Cards discusses a complex financial matter...in a way that even someone with no credit history can easily understand. This is no small achievement." --Curtis Arnold, Founder, U.S. Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms, Inc., Author
"Written in an easy to understand style, and with a good dose of humor, The Skinny on Credit Cards gives the reader everything he/she needs to know to use credit cards more responsibly. A must read for teens and adults alike." --James Roberts, Professor, Baylor University
Product Description
The Skinny on Credit Cards is the story of Billy and Beth, a typical American couple, as they struggle with the use (and abuse) of their credit cards. Our story also looks at their 18 year old son, Jake, a college freshman who loves the idea of having his own credit cards. Through their experiences, we learn about the incredible convenience, heartache and commentary generated by that little piece of plastic.
There are now about 700 million active credit cards in the U.S. – that’s 2 cards for every man, woman and child. Total credit card debt is about $1 trillion, with an average of $9,000 per household. WOW! We’ve identified the 100 or so most important points you need to know – and they are all in our story. Our book uncovers the predatory marketing and lending protocols adopted by some of the credit card issuers, and examines irresponsible borrowing and money management by consumers.
Our goal is to educate you. We believe that if you understand the rules of the game, the principles of credit card use (and potential abuse), then the decisions you make about credit and debt will hopefully be good ones which make your life better and more enjoyable.
There are now about 700 million active credit cards in the U.S. – that’s 2 cards for every man, woman and child. Total credit card debt is about $1 trillion, with an average of $9,000 per household. WOW! We’ve identified the 100 or so most important points you need to know – and they are all in our story. Our book uncovers the predatory marketing and lending protocols adopted by some of the credit card issuers, and examines irresponsible borrowing and money management by consumers.
Our goal is to educate you. We believe that if you understand the rules of the game, the principles of credit card use (and potential abuse), then the decisions you make about credit and debt will hopefully be good ones which make your life better and more enjoyable.
