Credit Cards Flashcards

1
Q

A credit card allows you to borrow money up to a set _____.

A

limit

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2
Q

The _______ is what you currently owe on the card.

A

balance

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3
Q

The smallest amount you must pay each month is called the _______ payment.

A

minimum

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4
Q

If you don’t pay in full, you may be charged _______.

A

interest

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5
Q

Paying off your full balance within the _____ period helps you avoid interest.

A

grace

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6
Q

Using more than __% of your credit limit can hurt your credit score.

A

30

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7
Q

Using a credit card responsibly helps build your ______ score.

A

credit

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8
Q

The ____ _____ is the day your payment is due each month.

A

due date

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9
Q

Setting up __________ payments helps you avoid missed payments.

A

automatic

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10
Q

Credit cards can offer _______ like cash back or travel points.

A

rewards

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11
Q

A credit card can be useful in case of an __________ when cash isn’t available.

A

emergency

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12
Q

Always pay your balance in ____ each month.

A

full

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13
Q

Make your payments on ____ to avoid late fees and protect your score.

A

time

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14
Q

Try to use less than ___% of your total credit limit.

( ideally under __% )

A

30

10

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15
Q

Only spend what you can afford to ___ back.

A

pay

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16
Q

Set up __________ payments so you never miss a due date.

17
Q

Check your monthly __________ for mistakes or fraud.

18
Q

Avoid opening too many _____ at once.