Passage 2 You shop for the credit the way you shop for anything else. It’s best to shop at more than one place. And it's best to know what to look for. A typical household with a good credit rating can save enough for an annual vacation by shopping for the money it “rents” in order to buy now play later. Here are some pointers to help you shop for money for installment buying through credit cards. This article will not deal with financing a home or other real property. 2. The author ( ).