Category: Credit

  • Credit Card or Cash: Which To Use?

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction In its many thousands of history, society has had various forms and has evolved through different types and regimes, but one thing has always remained. This thing is money. Once people discovered barter, they invented money, which has undergone much change since then. It has transformed…

  • The Current Credit Market Turbulence

    Table of Contents Introduction Projected Credit Markets Conclusion Reference Introduction The world is currently experiencing an economic recession which is affecting both small and big economies. Indeed, this is one of the worst economic times experienced by both developing and developed countries. The biggest investment banks are soon to collapse if proper modalities are not…

  • Cash and Credit Cards, Their Pros and Cons

    For most intents and purposes, credit cards are superior to carrying cash. They are more compact and secure and can enable payments over the Internet. The situation for vendors is somewhat different, but credit card readers are becoming increasingly widespread. Nevertheless, many people prefer to use cash instead of cards due to a variety of…

  • Investment: A Shift in the Financial Markets, Credit Derivatives

    Introduction Over the past few decades, the financial markets have witnessed rampant product innovation. One of the reasons for this shift arises from increased demand for investment by both individual investors and institutional investors. A large number of investors are considering financial assets as a viable investment destination. The banking industry is one of the…

  • Systematic Risk, Debt Maturity, and the Term Structure of Credit Spreads

    Table of Contents Introduction Debt Analysis Risk and 5Cs Overview Video Conclusion References Introduction Debt is a dangerous form of money that significantly affects overall credit history and adversely affects future financial standing. Individuals are at high risk of losing assets if they fall behind on payments or fail to repay debt. The general accumulation…

  • Credit Card Debt as a Natural Phenomena

    Credit card debt is a phenomenon that is characteristic of the U.S. economy and banking system because the U.S. households prefer using credit cards and regularly report credit card debts. In this context, it is important to examine what factors can influence the increases in borrowings and accumulations of debts. The phenomenon of the credit…

  • The Risks Associated with Using Credit to Purchase an Automobile or a Major Appliance

    Credit occurs where the payment method is progressive or in instalments with an agreed specified time between the seller and the buyer. In business, risks, as Amankwah-Amoah and Wang (2019) stipulate, are the possible dangers to and unwelcome repercussions on a companys performances, renowned capital, customer base, and income. On the other hand, opportunities are…

  • Kay Jewelers Credit Card Application Terms and Conditions

    For Kay cardholders, the company charges an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 5%-24.99% on purchases not paid within 25 days after the closure of each billing cycle. Billing cycles occur after every month. The charges vary remarkably from one state to the next with Arkansas charged the least (at 5%) while New York, Ohio, Florida,…

  • Credit Cards: Safe Method of Payment or Not

    A credit card enables you to buy something now and pay for it later. As a result, a credit card can help you when youre short of cash. Further, carrying a credit card can be a lot safer than carrying cash. Cash can be lost or stolen. Credit can be traced so that youre protected…

  • Essay on the 2008 Credit Crunch

    Before the havoc wreaked the markets in the United States and across the globe in 2007, the worlds economy was booming and expanding, growth rates of output significantly increased. Surprisingly, this expansion started to stop when the housing prices which has seen an increase over the years began to fall. Some economists were of the…