This section will also tell you your available balance– important to know

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This section will also tell you your available balance– important to know so you don’t go over your limit — and the amount of your last payment, which is where you’ll want to make sure you were properly credited for your previous payment. Remember to reviewyour transactions.This is important to help you get an idea of where youare spending your money and to keep an eye out for signs of identity theft.2. Look for the finance charge information.This is very important information because it dictates the cost of using credit.Generally, people are most concerned with their Annual Percentage Rate — usually listed as APR.Again, do not assume you know your APR. Your credit card might carry different interest rates depending on how you use the card.Interest rates fluctuate depending on economic conditions –even if you have not made a late payment on your card.Notifications bymail regarding changes in terms are required, so be sure to review everypiece of mail sent by your creditors.3 Know what’s in the fine print.

You do not have to read all of this every single month.However, you should read it all at least once. And, if you have questions about anything you have read in your statement,you might find the answers in this fine print. Items usually found in the fine print include:– How to report your card lost or stolen.– Your grace period – or the amount of time you have before interest begins to accrue.– How to report errors found on your statement.– Purchase protections – some purchases over $50 might qualify for protection if you’re dissatisfied with the quality of your purchase.”Even with all of this information, there are still a few things that may beleft off your credit card statement that are worth knowing,” said CateWilliams, vice president of financial literacy for MMI. “To get to a deeperlevel of detail, refer to your original card member agreement or contactcustomer service.”For more information about reading your statement, visit our personal financeblog – and check out the How to read yourcredit card statementvideo.About Money Management InternationalMoney Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, full-servicecredit-counseling agency, providing confidential financial guidance, financialeducation, and counseling services; including housing counseling, bankruptcycounseling and education, and debt management assistance. MMI has been helpingconsumers trim their expenses, develop a spending plan and repay debts since1958. Counseling is available by appointment in branch offices and 24/7 bytelephone and Internet.Services are available in English or Spanish. Tolearn more, call 800-762-2271 or visit Tanisha WarnerMedia Related links: for ChangeSOURCEMoney Management InternationalTanisha Warner, Media Relations, Money Management International,+1-713-394-3202, .

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