Best Buy's "featured offer" seems like a no-brainer for buying brand-new electronics — two years with no interest comes across as a great way to buy it now and pay later without punishing interest charges. If you're not turned off by the notion of being accountable for yet another credit card, then here's something else to consider that might make you think twice about financing your new TV with a store's zero-interest proprietary card.
You know that a credit inquiry can temporarily shave points from your score, but the low credit limit on these store cards may have a more negative impact.
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A new program called SingleSwipe could be a win-win for consumers and business owners alike. Loyalty cards aimed at winning your consistent business often go to waste. They may end up collecting in your wallet and forgotten about until the next time you visit a store, at which point you inevitably can't find the little card.
