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I sit at my desk completely frustrated with Advanta. I opened up a business credit card with them 3 years ago and made a purchase of $6500 to help build my business credit for Rapid Recovery Solution, my Collection Agency. I have paid more then the minimum every month, on time. Three months ago I noticed that my interest rate seemed a little high. No where on my statement did it say the actual interest rate so I called the company. After 10 min or so I get a live rep on the line and they tell me it is 36.1%. Are they kidding, this must be a mistake. I have over a 750 score and never missed a payment. They said they sent me a notice in Aug that they are doing this due to a change in there lending methods. It turns out this is the second time this year they did this. I went from 8.99% in Jan 08 to 18.99 in Feb 08 to 36.1% in Aug 08.

If you choose to live a debt – free life, managing your debts may not be as hard with the services the debt management is offering. Besides giving you a financial ease, not all of your earnings will go to the creditors.

Basically, bankruptcy cases can be voluntary or involuntary. The overwhelming majority of cases will be voluntary. In these, debtors (the people who owe money) petition the bankruptcy court. With involuntary bankruptcy creditors (the people who you money to) file the petition in bankruptcy. Involuntary petitions are usually rare and are sometimes utilized in business settings in order to force a company into bankruptcy so the creditors can enforce their rights.

Credit cards have a time period in which you can pay off your balance without being charged interest. This is called a grace period. The grace period on most cards is 25 days, while other cards have shorter grace periods. Pay attention to your grace period to avoid penalties, fees, and higher APR.

Credit cards have a time period in which you can pay off your balance without being charged interest. This is called a grace period. The grace period on most cards is 25 days, while other cards have shorter grace periods. Pay attention to your grace period to avoid penalties, fees, and higher APR.