Consumers in the month of November went after 0 percent credit cards from various credit card issuers. The number of applications rose about a quarter in the last month compared to previous months and years. Credit cards who offer an interest free period for purchases also saw an increase for their applications. A 15.6 percent rise for people applying for cards rose since November 2007.
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The holiday season is almost here, and many of us will likely be using a credit card to facilitate our shopping. There are some things that you should know here in Ireland that can help prevent your holiday from ending up being a nightmare. The opportunity to shop online has become a very big business, and many Irish citizens will shop online at this time of year. You can protect yourself from any fraudulent charges or identity theft from happening to you if you follow a few simple steps.
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