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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I choose a bank and open a bank account. (Some advantages of keeping your money at the bank comparing to the countries where cash is predominantly used).
  • How can I open a credit card account?
  • Can I use an account in foreign currency?
  • What are the major peculiarities of American banking and financial systems; what should I be aware of?
  • Do I have to pay a bank fee when using a bank account?
  • What is the difference between debit and credit accounts?
  • What is the difference between checking and savings accounts?
  • What is APR and how is it calculated?
  • What is state annual interest rate?
  • How do I pick up the best rate?
  • What is an overdraft?
  • What are traveler’s checks?  What are the situations when I need them?
  • What are money orders?
  • How do I use checks?
  • What is NSF check?
  • What is ATM and rules of using it?
  • What are the benefits and risks of holding a credit card?
  • What are the types of credit cards?
  • Should I accept credit card offers?
  • How does credit work:
    a. Paying for credit card purchase. Credit card statements. Can I pay online?
    b. Available credit.  How can I increase my available credit?
    c. Calculation the interest
    d. Cash advances
    e. Late fees and over-limit charges
  • What should I do if I am billed for the merchandise I didn’t buy (returned, never received) or services I didn’t order?
  • What happens while my bill is in dispute?
  • What do I do if my credit card got lost or stolen?
  • What is a credit history?  How can it affect my life?
  • What is a credit score?  Different systems of estimation the credit score.
  • What is a credit report and how can I obtain it for free (websites).
  • What is a credit line?  How can I obtain a credit line from a bank?
  • How do I plan my budget?
  • How can I obtain a loan being an international student?
  • Where can I receive financial planning and credit help for free?
  • What do I do if I cannot get out of financial burden?  Debt management.
  • Online fraud/identity theft.
  • What is a 401k plan? Do I need to have it if I am working in US?
  • If I work on campus what are the tax rates typically charged to my salary?
  • How do I close banking account?
  • What do I do if I want to consolidate a loan?
  • Where do I go if I want to get professional credit counseling advise? How expensive is it?
  • Bankruptcy as the ultimate way of over indebtedness.

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Credit Tips

1. Keep no more than two credit cards.
- 30% balance
2. Avoid “Credit Repair” clinics
3. Pay at least minimum balance.
4. Resolve to eliminate your debt.
5. Get copies of your credit reports.
- Free report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies
- Equifax
- Experian
- Trans Union
www.annualcreditreport.com
- Dispute inaccuracies
6. Maintain payment records.
7.Key Points
    • Check your credit annually.
    • Find a credit card that matches your needs.
    • Credit cards rates and limits can be changed upon request.
    • Do not be afraid to find help.
 

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