The Skinny On Credit Cards, How to Master the Credit Card Game (Kindle Edition)

by Jim Randel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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

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.

"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

"I love this book, what a terrific job. This book can literally save you a fortune!"
- Gerri Detweiler, Ultimate Credit Solutions Inc.

“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 Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 9820 KB
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: RAND Publishing; 1 edition (April 19, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0026ZPYVW
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #131,514 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick for any who are about to pick up this double-edged sword, July 15, 2009

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Skinny on Credit Cards, How to Master the Credit Card Game (Perfect Paperback)

Credit cards can be either a great tool or something to doom one to a life of debt. "The Skinny on Credit Cards: How to Master the Credit Card Game" is an introductory guide to the wise usage of credit cards. With tips on everything from avoiding debt, to crafting a good credit score, to preventing fraud to teaching one's children about responsible credit card use, "The Skinny on Credit Cards" is a top pick for any who are about to pick up this double-edged sword.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave it to my kids, May 20, 2009

By	Arlene Dougherty - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Skinny on Credit Cards, How to Master the Credit Card Game (Perfect Paperback)

I took Jim's book and immediately had both of my kids read it. Some of the "traps" he covers hit home with both of them. I think it's a must read for everyone, and especially for parents to help them prepare their college age kids for the potential costs of "easy" credit.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Skinny, May 9, 2009

By	J. McHugh (Ansonia, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well laid out, made it easy to read, follow and absorb how uneducated consumers really are about credit cards. If you have a kid going to college, i would make them read this and recite this book back to you before letting them out the door!