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February 24, 2020 · Saving & Spending

In credit cards we trust

Try paying as much as possible with your credit card instead of other payment options like person-to-person payment app, PayPal or wire transfer. The reason is simple, credit card transactions are easily traceable. Also, thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, paying with a credit card offers you protection against unauthorized transactions or charges for items you didn’t receive.

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