Bill Hardekopf

Bill Hardekopf is chief executive of LowCards.com, which compares and rates more than 1,000 credit cards. He is the co-author of "The Credit Card Guidebook."
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Use Your Credit Card to Save on Car Rentals

By Bill Hardekopf

Using a credit card for car rentals should always be explored as a way to cut down on rental insurance costs.

03:10PM 05/18/12

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Why You Should Avoid Applying for Store Credit Cards

By Bill Hardekopf

Retail store credit cards are often wise to avoid because of jaw-dropping APRs.

07:30AM 05/08/12

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What You Should Know About Credit Card Debt Collection

By Bill Hardekopf

The best way to protect yourself from credit card debt collectors is to know the law.

11:23AM 05/01/12

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No-Frills, Social Credit Cards on the Rise

By Bill Hardekopf

Credit cards with low interest rates and no annual fees are getting an extra push this year from issuers.

09:22AM 04/25/12

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Are Consumers Falling into the Credit Card Trap Again?

By Bill Hardekopf

The risk: Falling into the trap that helped lead to so many troubles during the recent economic recession.

10:00AM 03/24/12

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What Happens With Your Personal Shopping Data?

By Bill Hardekopf

Think twice about what you buy with a credit card if you don't like information about you being sold to advertisers.

10:00AM 03/04/12

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5 Legal Rulings Rocking Your Credit Cards

By Bill Hardekopf

Legal rulings have dramatically affected the credit card industry, which pass on pain to the consumer.

10:00AM 02/26/12

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Should You Break Up With Your Credit Card?

By Bill Hardekopf

Sometimes it's hard to break up, especially when the split may hurt you more than the other party.

10:00AM 02/19/12

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10 Steps to Reduce Money Stress in Your Relationship

By Bill Hardekopf

Money management and spending are landmines that can destroy a relationship. Defuse them now.

10:00AM 02/11/12

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New Swipe Fee Battle: More Consumer Pain?

By Bill Hardekopf

An antitrust suit could lead to more billions of dollars in lost income, and new costs for consumers.

10:00AM 01/28/12

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