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Paying Yourself with Credit CardsShould you use low-interest credit cards to fund your homebased startup? Our experts weigh in.

ByPaul and Sarah Edwards

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Q:Should I use zero percent interest credit cards forincome until my homebased business picks up? I don't want touse any more of my savings, nor do I want to jeopardize my goodcredit.

A:It's not unusual for entrepreneurs to use creditcards to fund startup operations. In fact, according to FederalReserve data, credit cards account for 39 percent of small-businessborrowing. So should you take advantage of offers for "freemoney"?

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