True or False?

I pay my MasterCard bill on time every month, therefore they cannot contractually raise my interest rate.

This is False if there's a provision in my contract called Universal Default. Quite simply it states, "If you fall behind on any payment in any account they can consider it falling behind on their account." That could include medical bills, utility bills, rent, etc. Your interest rate could go from low and reasonable to 25% or more.

Not all credit cards have Universal Default. When choosing a new credit card or deciding which credit card to keep or cancel, read the small print. Obviously choose the credit card that does not have Universal Default. The last number I saw said 45% of credit cards do not have Universal Default. They can change that anytime they want. So when they send you that notice saying your contract has changed, read the small print to see if Universal Default has been added or deleted.

Remember, if you’re not working the system, it’s working you.

PapaJoe

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