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Recent reports have all pointed to the fact that many consumers are turning to store charge cards in a bid to try and ease the financial strains of the expensive Christmas period. Of course, over the festive season an increased number of consumers find themselves being talked into taking out a store card, and this is relative to the increase in the number of people hitting the shops during this period. However, this year could see an unusually high number of consumers turning to store charge cards for their Christmas shopping. Why? Because of the difficulties in getting a standard credit card as a result of the global credit crunch.

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With over 9,600 merchants that accept the American Express AIR MILES credit card throughout Canada, accumulation of reward miles is really not that difficult. When you build up adequate miles for redemption, you will get a chance to travel for free, to and from the destination of your choice. Rewards may include stays at selected resorts, package vacations and cruises, travel and hotels, and merchandise rewards.

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The new thing taking the personal finance world by storm is the pre-paid credit card. It’s the best way to pay for goods with plastic if you’ve got a bad, or no, credit history, or if you simply don’t trust yourself with a credit card.

It can be used in much the same way as a standard credit card. Strictly speaking, it’s not a credit card as you’re not borrowing the money - you top it up with your own money when you have it, so it’s more like a debit card. It can be used to buy goods over the internet, in shops with a chip and pin, paying bills, money transfers…all the things you can do with a regular credit/debit card.

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