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      <title>Articles by Devin Gilliland on ArticleSnatch.com</title>
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      <description>Devin Gilliland is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory.  Below are the most recent articles from Devin Gilliland.  For more of articles by Devin Gilliland please use the link above.</description>
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         <title>Learn More About Weathermatic T3 Rotary Sprinklers</title>
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         <description>Weathermatic T3 rotary sprinklers are closed case, gear drive rotors for use with turf areas that are small to medium in size. There are many reasons why these rotary sprinklers are worth buying. Here are some of the features you can expect with Weathermatic T3 rotary sprinklers.

Ã¢â¬Â¢ Fast arc adjustment that minimizes installation labor
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Double lip pressure activated wiper seal and strong with stainless steel springs, which helps to ensure positive head retraction even in less than ideal environments
Ã¢â¬Â¢ High-tech micro filter provides contamination resistance against dirty water
Ã¢â¬Â¢ A reliable and state-of-the-art gear design by a trusted manufacturer
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Standard institutional grade rubber cover which adds a layer of protection that will serve you well in high traffic locations
Ã¢â¬Â¢ A special Ready CheckÃ¢â¬Â valve, which reduces soggy areas and protects against dry line shock
Ã¢â¬Â¢ A clutch that is vandal resistant and protects against gear train damage
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Performance packed nozzle rack with versatile and uniform patterns

Weathermatic T3 rotary sprinklers are available in a variety of styles. For instance, you can purchase Weathermatic T3 rotary sprinklers in a full circle model, which rotates continuously in clock wise motion.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;Devin Gilliland is VP of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com/&quot;&gt;GreenMarkIrrigation.com&lt;/a&gt; one of the largest online wholesale dealers and distributors of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com/&quot;&gt;sprinkler valve&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com/WeatherMatic-T3-Turbo-3-Rotor-p/t3.htm&quot;&gt;weathermatic t3&lt;/a&gt; sprinklers.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Meet the Weathermatic CT70 Rotary Sprinkler</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Meet-the-Weathermatic-CT70-Rotary-Sprinkler/626557</link>
         <description>The Weathermatic CT70 rotary sprinkler is a gear driven rotor sprinkler for use with large turf areas. This is an upgraded rotary sprinkler and has more capacity to handle business areas like parks, schools and other community buildings. The Weathermatic CT70 Rotary Sprinkler is four inches in pop-up height. It has one inch female thread inlet on the bottom and a rubber cover for safety. It also comes with a safety clutch that prevents gear stripping whenever you start turning the turret by hand. This style of rotary sprinkler is a part circle model and it can adjust from 40 degrees to 360 degrees.

The Weathermatic CT70 rotary sprinkler also has an internal screen, a wiper seal, a stainless steel spring and adjustment screw. The sprinkler set comes with five nozzles, a well oiled drive unit and a built-in check valve. There are some protective parts to the rotary sprinkler, like a cover lock that protects against vandalism and a non-potable cover, for use with systems that use reclaimed water. Lastly, there is a stainless steel sleeve that protects pop up riser stem.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;Devin Gilliland is VP of GreenMarkIrrigation.com one of the largest online wholesale dealers and distributors of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com/Weathermatic-Rotors-s/183.htm&quot;&gt;Weathermatic CT70 &lt;/a&gt; sprinkler and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;water timers&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>How the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller Helps Lawn Care</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-the-Weathermatic-Smartline-SL1600-Controller-Helps-Lawn-Care/611326</link>
         <description>The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is a slightly more advanced model than the Smartline SL800 series. This model has four zone bases, though it can be expanded to 16 zones using an SLM4 four zone module. The SL1620 series and SL1624 series have even more capacity for zones, reaching 20-24 zones each. The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller does come loaded with features, many of which outrank the competition. Some of these features include mounting brackets (for anchoring the system to the wall), a heavy duty indoor/outdoor cabinet, preinstalled line cord, transformer power, a valve locator, a volt and amp meter, a backlit display and a monthly seasonal percentage adjust feature. 

What do all these features mean in simple English? Simply put, the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller can figure out exactly how much water you need for irrigation purposes based on data it collects about ground site, weather and plant material. There are also numerous settings and modes that can come in handy when you decide to customize your irrigation schedule. For instance, one feature known as Volatile Program Memory lets your system keep track of numerous programs and starting times even without a battery.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;Richard Gilliland is VP of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;GreenMarkIrrigation.com&lt;/a&gt; one of the largest online wholesale dealers and distributors of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;Weathermatic&lt;/a&gt; irrigation supplies and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;sprinklers&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Frequently Asked Questions About the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-the-Weathermatic-Smartline-SL1600-Controller/611315</link>
         <description>The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is an irrigation product that can analyze data from plants, ground and weather and determine exactly how much water is required from the sprinkler system. The accuracy of the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is within 5% accuracy of the most expensive commercial machines that perform the same operation. The Smartline creators have enthusiastically stated that the artificially smart system is the equivalent of having a scientist living in your garage. (And a scientist that doesnÃ¢â¬â¢t demand food, water or constant sugar snacks) Analyzing just how much water you need is not only efficient but will help you to save on water usage, which will in turn lower your water bill. 

The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is a four-zone base model but can expand to sixteen zones using the SLM4 four-zone module. It is rated for indoor or outdoor use. Some frequently asked questions about the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 follow: 

Q: Do I have to change my sprinkler system to install the product? 
A: The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller was designed to be easy to install and ideally takes place in about an hour and a half.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;Richard Gilliland is VP of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;GreenMarkIrrigation.com&lt;/a&gt; one of the largest online wholesale dealers and distributors of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;Weathermatic irrigation supplies&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenmarkirrigation.com&quot;&gt;sprinklers&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Manufacturing Credit Cards: Materials And Processes</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Manufacturing-Credit-Cards--Materials-And-Processes/135747</link>
         <description>The credit card is made of many plastic layers, laminated together. The center is commonly made from a plastic resin known as polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA). This resin is then mixed with other materials, such as dyes and plasticizers to give it the appropriate look and feel.

A variety of inks or dyes, in various colors, are also used for printing credit cards. These inks and dyes are especially made for use on plastic. Special magnetic ink is also available to print the magnetic stripe (magstripe) on the rear side of the card. The inks are made by dispersing metal oxide particles in the appropriate solvents. Card issuers, such as VISA, which have their own holograms, use additional special printing processes which are involved for cards, like VISA, with featured holograms.

The manufacturing of the credit card takes place in the following steps:

1. Plastic compounding and molding: The plastic for the core sheet is made my melting PVCA with other materials. This molten mixture is put in the appropriate molding equipment, and is flattened to the right thickness by passing it through rollers. This sheet is then allowed to cool down.

2.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to apply for credit cards on http://www.credit-wisdom.com to apply for a business credit card you can visit 
 http://www.credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Understanding Business Credit Card Terms</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Understanding-Business-Credit-Card-Terms/133753</link>
         <description>Credit card terms are easy to learn and understand. Any one who owns a credit card or plans to get a credit card for the first time must be familiar with credit card terms. One must not apply for a credit card unless he is fully qualified with credit card terms, especially when it involves your business.

Anyone who does not understand how credit cards work must first make himself familiar with the credit card terms, including, how to purchase items with it; how to read monthly billing statements and fully understand the rules of payment. However, it is not very difficult to learn about using credit card responsibly.

For a new credit card owner, reading the credit card literature and dealing with credit card purchases is not an easy task. Hence, achieving and keeping a good credit score, and getting into a large and unmanageable amount of dept, depends upon how good a credit card owner understands the terms associated with the credit card. As a business owner you should understand how debt may affect your business; however it is also true that some savvy business persons choose to use credit cards to create short term liquidity.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>The Credit Card Issuer (the Bank) and Associated Costs</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Credit-Card-Issuer--the-Bank--and-Associated-Costs/133752</link>
         <description>Banks which offer credit card services have overall remained very profitable; however the risk is very high, because the credit card business is all about giving unsecured (uncollateralized) loans. The bank is dependant on the borrower not to default in large numbers. Banks incur several costs, some of which are given below:

1. Interest Expenses: Banks generally borrow the money from other forms at very low interest rates from other firms. They borrow the amount the customer requires, and lend this money to the customer at high interest rates. For example, if the card issuer charges 15% on money lent to customers, and it costs 5% to borrow the money to lend, and the balance sits with the cardholder for a year, the issuer earns 10% on the loan. This 5% difference is the &quot;interest expense&quot; and the 10% is the &quot;net interest margin&quot;. Normally, if the customer pays back the entire amount borrowed on credit within the first billing period, no interest is charged. This depends upon different bank policies.

2. Charge Offs: Some customers simply never pay their credit card bill.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Manufacturing Credit Cards: Materials and Processes</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Manufacturing-Credit-Cards--Materials-and-Processes/133751</link>
         <description>The credit card is made of many plastic layers, laminated together. The center is commonly made from a plastic resin known as polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA). This resin is then mixed with other materials, such as dyes and plasticizers to give it the appropriate look and feel.
 
A variety of inks or dyes, in various colors, are also used for printing credit cards. These inks and dyes are especially made for use on plastic. Special magnetic ink is also available to print the magnetic stripe (magstripe) on the rear side of the card. The inks are made by dispersing metal oxide particles in the appropriate solvents. Card issuers, such as VISA, which have their own holograms, use additional special printing processes which are involved for cards, like VISA, with featured holograms.

The manufacturing of the credit card takes place in the following steps:

1. Plastic compounding and molding: The plastic for the core sheet is made my melting PVCA with other materials. This molten mixture is put in the appropriate molding equipment, and is flattened to the right thickness by passing it through rollers. This sheet is then allowed to cool down.

2.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Getting Your First Business Credit Card</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Getting-Your-First-Business-Credit-Card/133750</link>
         <description>Many people believe that the banks will turn their request down due to their lack of credit history, which is possible for small businesses and new start-ups. But one can get a credit card if he has a steady source of income. Most people stumble into the same kind of problem when it comes to using and managing their credit card. Most banks ask for prior credit history or some kind of guarantee so that it could be proved that the applicants business will be a good payer. But most of the time people lack this. It is true that building a credit card history is not easy but it's possible.

Banks are hesitant to issue a credit card to users who are unable to show their credit history. This may involve young people and those who are applying for a credit card for the first time. They will always face this problem. If your business has a good credit history and you don't, or even vice versa, then consider applying through the most reliable source.

This problem has many solutions. Some banks routinely offer visa and master cards to first time applicants.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Different Types of Credit Cards</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Different-Types-of-Credit-Cards/133749</link>
         <description>Deciding on a card that suits your requirements is considered a wise decision. There are different types of credit card that exist today. Some are better for individual users while others are geared towards small businesses. Let us find out what types of credit cards are there? And what different features they offer?

1. Business Credit Cards

As the name suggests a business credit card targets small business. This helps an individual to keep business and personal spending separate. The business credit card offer what an individual's credit card can not. The business credit card may offer some incentives, economy and rewards to the businesses which possibly will facilitate the business beyond what simple cash could achieve. Money management is essential for running a business; business credit cards may offer a money management service which could help keep your expenses in check. To get higher credit limit, you could get your employees credit cards for travelling and other things. Through this they may get higher credit limit than they normally would have.

2. Student Credit Card

Many financial institutions or banks offer credit cards to students.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Using Business Credit Cards</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Using-Business-Credit-Cards/133748</link>
         <description>With demands that are on a continuous growth, many business owners employ the use of business credit cards but there are some tricks in using the appealing payment options. 

It is recommended that you contract credit with your local financial institution/bank. Once you have established a relationship with them, you should consider applying there for your business credit card so that you can continue to invest in that relationship. If your bank is familiar with you, you will get better deals. On the other hand, as they get to know you better, you will reap the fruits of this relationship when you apply for credit with them. Loyalty always pays off. 

You should carefully read your contract when getting your business credit card. Some companies tend to hide some rather significant details in the fine print. Look for the levels of interest rates and if you are required to pay an annual fee with your business credit card. Make sure that you fully read and understand all the terms and conditions. Do no be afraid to ask for more information, after all, it is your money you are putting on the line.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Tips for Using Business Credit Cards</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-for-Using-Business-Credit-Cards/133747</link>
         <description>These days, one of the first things business owners should look into is finding a business credit card that they are going to use to help them conducting business transactions or monitoring business expenses in a more efficient manner. There is no way around it, this is far from a luxury in a modern society, a business credit card is a necessity. 

The main hassle in selecting the business credit card for you is finding it in the multitude of offers that a growing market throws at you. You don't even have to raise a finger for the offers, as soon as you business is started, they will most likely flood your mailbox and email. The main concern now is to browse through the array of discounts, bonuses, rewards and benefits to find the perfect card for your company profile. 

Once you select and offer, you will have to file a few applications and if your business meets the requirements, you will soon have your own business credit cards. There are still a couple of things that you should know about using these promising pieces of plastic.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>The Importance of Business Credit Cards in Modern Society</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Importance-of-Business-Credit-Cards-in-Modern-Society/133746</link>
         <description>Not owning and using credit cards is not a valid option nowadays. They play a crucial part in people's lives whether we are talking about an ordinary single user or a corporate entity. We no longer have to carry around large amounts of cash for making purchases and a credit card also provides an escape route when you have to pay for something in case of an emergency. These are the main benefits of credit cards that anyone can experience first hand but there is nobody enjoying more from the advantages than the business establishments. 

The executives that are part of corporations or any other businesses feel the need for the business credit cards, especially when we are talking about individuals that are constantly in contact and interacting with other people like customers, clients, or business partners. It is nothing out of the ordinary for a company to issue business credit cards for the employees. This will serve as a very convenient way for both the corporation and the employee to manage and calculate the business related expenses.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Helping your Business with Business Credit Cards</title>
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         <description>In the present day society, business cards are past the level of useful and are now a growing necessity for corporations and businesses all over the world. Businesses of all complexity now enjoy the advantages offered by business credit cards. Some will argue that in spite of the popular beliefs, small businesses will profit more from these means of payment. 

Business credit cards are very efficient when it comes to conducting the business transactions easily and increasing the credit standing for a company. The ordinary daily operations will take less of your time and spare you of some of the trouble. 

Before enjoying the benefits of a certain type of business credit card, you should select the one that is best suited for your business needs. The offer is quite impressive and the selection process can be a little difficult if this is your first encounter with this field. 

The first thing you should keep in mind is the purpose of the business credit card, and that is to help you with the business needs. Quite often, these types of credit cards are the ones that offer a higher amount of credit but lower interest rates.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;The author Devin Gilliland provides advice on how to &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com/apply-for-credit-cards.php&gt;apply for credit cards&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom.com&lt;/a&gt; . Visit credit-wisdom.com to get quality information about &lt;a href=http://credit-wisdom.com/creditcards/business-credit-cards.php&gt;Business Credit Cards&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Secured  Credit  Cards</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Secured--Credit--Cards/118578</link>
         <description>Credit card owners, the merchants or banks; everybody needs to be sure that every transaction is secure. For merchants, credit card transactions are becoming more secure than any other form of payment because the transaction is made a few minutes after the account verification. The reverse part of this payment modality is the penalty that the merchant can receive when there too many transactions are cancelled.

A credit card is secured when there is a deposit in an account that belongs to the cardholder. The deposit must have 100% or even 200% of the total value of the desired credit. This means that if the card owner puts down $2000, he will receive a credit in the range of $1000 - $2000. Many credit card issuers are offering incentives on their secured cards portfolios; this fact leads to a required deposit significantly smaller that the credit limit. The percentage can be 10% of the credit limit. This kind of deposit is held in a savings account. 

The purpose of this savings account is to recover the cardholder's payments when there is not enough left on the card to pay for a transaction.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <title>How to Choose a Credit Card</title>
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         <description>Before accepting one of the tempting offers that are coming in the mail, that urge the client to accept, thorough research is a must. The customer must find the best deal. As a credit card is a form of payment and borrowing, the terms and conditions will affect the overall cost. The best way to choose the issuer is to compare fees and terms before opening a credit account.

Some important terms must be considered in a credit card application or any solicitations that don't require an application. When shopping for a card, the future cardholder must ask for these terms and conditions. The annual percentage rate (APR) is measuring the credit's cost. It is expressed in an annual rate. The credit card issuer must disclose the periodic rate, which is the rate applied to the outstanding balance to see the finance charge for every billing period.

Some plans are allowing the issuer to change the annual percentage rate when an economic indicator (index) changes. These are the so-called variable rate programs. The rate changes can raise or lower the charge on the cardholder's account.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>How to Build Your Credit Card Rating</title>
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         <description>Almost everybody knows the main advantages of owning a credit card. Credit cards are used all over the world and they are the most popular payment system these days. It is easier than ever to pay airline tickets or holidays using it, in almost every country. But the credit card rating is paying a significant role in the cardholder's life. If the cardholder has a very good credit history, this will help him to gain more advantages in the future. If the credit rate is bad, it can be improved. The user can apply for a credit card, use it and pay off the entire balance on time. In a few years their rating with the issuers (credit agencies) will be very attractive. The cardholder will be considered a borrower who repays on time.

The APR (annual percentage rate) is very important too; it is a periodic rate, the result of the annual amount, used to calculate the finance charge on a balance. A credit bureau is maintaining the customer credit report. This report contains the cardholder's name, address, credit payment history and the social security number. Banks will report any negative or positive credit payment information.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Credit Cards Advantages</title>
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         <description>The credit cards system is spread all over the world. This is now the most popular way to purchase goods and pay bills or taxes. Yet at the same time, this system is also very vulnerable. When a credit card is stolen or lost, unauthorized persons can use its number illegally, and a great amount of money will be lost. There are some precaution measures to be taken to make the transactions more secure, such as the one time single use numbers.

But the credit card's advantages are so important that their use become almost universal. One of the major advantages is called buy now, pay laterÂ. This opportunity is allowing people to use the grace period to purchase goods and pay much later. The incentives are another major advantage. Credit cards issuers are offering loyalty schemes, attractive point reward systems and air miles. The credit card owner can make excellent savings using its credit card often and always paying off the balance when he has a good reward scheme. Incentives are often changing, and the new reward systems are more and more attractive.

No cash needed is, maybe, the main credit card advantage.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description>The credit card seems to be one of the most popular ways to make any kind of payment; it is easier to purchase goods or pay taxes or bills using it. The credit card owner has user friendly accessible credit but he also has the ability to keep track of his expenses. And who doesn't need to check the personal expenditures or track the expenses for taxes and reimbursements?

The credit limits are different worldwide; there is also a large variety of repayment possibilities, such as the automatic payment from the owner's bank account or many other perks. There are rewards schemes to earn points when the cardholder purchases goods. In the United States, United Kingdom or France, the amount for which the consumer is liable is limited. This is the consequence of some fraudulent transactions made when the owner's credit card was stolen or lost.

The great disadvantage of the credit cards is their low security. This low security opens many opportunities to different kinds of fraud. There is a real market in credit card numbers being stolen. They are used shortly after the credit cards are reported as stolen.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Credit Card History</title>
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         <description>The credit card is the result of many merchant credit systems. It was used for the first time in the 1920s. The first credit cards were used in the United States to sell fuel to the automobile owners. Their number was increasing dramatically and, in 1938, several firms started to use each other's cards.

Edward Bellamy invented the first credit card in 1887. He was the first to use the term credit cardÂ. Ralph Schneider and Frank X. McNamara invented the concept of using cards to pay merchants in 1950. The Diners Club produces the first general purpose card, shortly followed by American Express and Carte Blanche. Western Union had begun a similar activity in 1914.

In 1958 the Bank of America provided the BankAmericard: the product that evolved into the actual Visa system. Mastercard appears in 1966 when some banks established MasterCharge. 

Those who were traveling all over the country needed an effective way to make the necessary transactions. They needed to be able to take their credit anywhere and use banking facilities. Barclaycard, in 1966, in the UK, launched the credit card for the first time outside of the United States.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Credit Card Advantages</title>
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         <description>Payment through credit cards seems to be one of the best payment methods, especially for those shopping on the web. It looks like more than 60% of businesses are turning on web-based services geared towards credit card payments, highlighting the growth of credit card payment in recent years. 

The old practice to pay the bills in cash or check as they arise is almost now wholly abandoned. Serious studies are showing that credit card payment is an advantage not only for individuals, but for companies too. The payments for invoices under the level of $3000 are bringing important saving to companies of all sizes across industries. 

Any cardholder can enjoy the power to purchase instantly, having the flexibility to buy and pay after 6 months, without interest to pay. And the credit card is faster to use. Credit cards are the ideal answer to our need for speed: 15 seconds for a contact less transaction; 25 seconds for the magnetic strip transaction; 34 seconds for cash transaction. 

The use the contact less transactions must use very secure data transmission standards. The highly secured transmissions are using the best encryptions standards.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Credit Cards: Advantages and Disadvantages</title>
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         <description>The fastest, easier and most cost-effective payment system is the credit card. This system is very popular all over the world and will be developed further in the future. Credit cards firms are offering new and spectacular features yearly. The future credit card owner has only the dilemma of choice. He must carefully study every offer and revise his payment possibilities to suit. 

The credit card's important advantages, such as the ease of purchase or the purchase power, and the protection of certain purchases, are making our life easier and help us to solve problems sooner. Having a good credit history is also very important, when the cardholder is applying for loans, rental or jobs. The future credit card owner can use wisely the credit card features and he will avoid spending outside his budget. A wisely chosen credit card will solve all your immediate problems.

The disadvantages can be important if the credit card is not wisely used. The biggest disadvantage is that they are inviting people to spend more money that they don't yet have.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Choose the Right Credit Card for You</title>
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         <description>The use of the credit card is now common all over the world. Credit cards are generally divided in two groups; those credit cards that are offering an interest-free period and those that don't. Who was it again that said there's no such thing as a free lunch? This means that the issuers that are offering a grace period are also charging a higher rate after the days of interest-free period expire. It is also possible that the credit card companies that are allowing a free period are also charging an important annual fee (it can be up to $150). 

The future credit card owner must carefully select the card that is best suited for him. He must also evaluate spending patterns and match these patterns with the credit card type. This measure is essential to keep the credit cards costs at minimum. The cardholder finances can be controlled easily using the monthly credit card statement. The cardholder must decide if he wants to use the credit card for borrowing, making transactions or a combination of these possibilities. If the borrowing part is most important, then a credit card having low interest rate is more suitable.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>About Credit Cards</title>
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         <description>The credit card is making your life easier, providing an awesome set of possibilities. The credit card is a retail transaction settlement; a credit system operated through the small plastic card which bears its name. Governed by ISO 7810, the standard that specifies credit cards size and shape, the tangible card itself always takes a similar format. A strip of a special material on the card (the material is similar to the floppy disk or a magnetic band) is storing all the necessary information. This magnetic strip allows the credit card's validation. The design is now a major factor; an attractive credit card design is necessary in ensuring its reliability and information retaining properties.

The debit card is different from a credit card; the debit card removes an amount of money for every transaction directly from your bank account, whilst the credit card pays for you on the premise that you will pay back plus interest. A credit card is provided to the user only after an account is approved by a bank, gauging a diverse range of factors to determine financial reliability. This bank is the credit provider.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Credit Cards v Bank Overdrafts</title>
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         <description>When it comes to borrowing money both bank overdrafts and credit cards are seen as effective solutions in the short term. Both have inherent advantages such as flexibility and short-term cost effectiveness, but what are the disadvantages and how should you decide which is the best solution for your circumstances? 

 Credit Card Advantages

1. Should you borrow money and pay the amount off by the end of the month, most credit card providers will not charge a cent.

2. Should you complete a purchase with a credit card, and later find a problem with the item, then the credit card company will withhold payment from the retailer/provider until everything is resolved. 

Credit Card Disadvantages

1. Long term interest rates are higher with a credit card than they are for a bank overdraft.

2. Credit card fraud is on the rise, and although the credit card companies are willing to burden most of the cost, people could still have to pay around $50 should this happen to them. 

3. Should you intend to withdraw cash then your credit card company may charge you a per transaction or percentage rate.

Bank Overdraft Advantages

1.** End Summary**&lt;p&gt;About the Author:&lt;br&gt;This article is written by Devin Gilliland publisher for &lt;a href=http://www.credit-wisdom.com&gt;credit-wisdom&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=http://www.jetclient.com&gt;jetclient.com&lt;/a&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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