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Credit Card

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Credit Card
A card allowing someone to make a purchase on borrowed money. Credit cards are one of the most popular forms of payment for consumer goods and services in the United States.

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Credit cards have higher interest rates than most consumer loans or lines of credit, so try your hardest to pay off your credit card each month.


Credit card
Any card, plate or coupon book that may be used repeatedly to borrow money or buy goods and services on credit.

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