One way to protect your money is to rent from a place that accepts credit CARDS rather than a wire transfer, because CARDS allow you to take action against fraud.

防止钱财损失的一个办法是用信用卡支付而不是汇款，因为银行卡可以让你采取防止欺诈的行动。

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Do not arbitrage credit CARDS, rolling from one zero-interest card to another, because it can trash your credit score, and one tiny misstep can cost a fortune.

不要对信用卡套利，从一个0利率的信用卡转到另一个，因为这会破坏你的信用积分，一小步失误带来巨大损失。

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My credit card looks a little different from the cards on your cashier stand. Can I get the same privilege offer?

我的白金卡卡样和你的酒水牌上显示的卡样好象有些不同，我是否也可以享受到同样的优惠呢？

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Write down your credit card account numbers and the toll-free numbers of all your credit card companies, and keep that information in a safe place at home, separate from your credit cards.

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But what people underestimate is that it is nearly impossible to keep from adding to your debt load if you continue to use your credit cards.

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Bluebird from American Express aims to replace your checking account while offering benefits better than many credit cards.

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