When you pay your credit card bills, your loan balance, or your medical bills, this information is recorded and sent to credit reporting agencies, or credit bureaus. It is their job to keep track of your credit history and other information about your life, such as where you have lived, where you work, your marital status, and any legal action taken against you
Why Owning a 0% APR Card Could Spell Disaster
Almost everyone gets the offers in the mail for credit cards that claim to provide 0 percent interest. These offers are incredibly tempting, and on the surface they look like a good idea. You could transfer your outstanding balances, buy that big ticket item youve had your eye on, and get free interest for up to a year.