Tag Archives: credit cards
My Credit Card Company Buys All My Christmas Presents
Oct 14, 2010 - Do you worry about where to find the money to buy holiday gifts every year? I don't. I do all my shopping in minutes - and use the bank's money!
7 Things a Credit Card Can Do That a Debit Card Can’t
Oct 11, 2010 - Credit cards have become an easy target for Congressional grandstanding and regulations, but beneath the widely criticized rates and fees lie many good benefits that are usually hidden in the fine print.
4 Insider Tips to Applying for Credit Cards
Sep 28, 2010 - Applying for a credit card isn't as easy or as transparent as it should be. Here's what you need to know to secure one as quickly as possible.
Beware Small Business Credit Cards
Sep 15, 2010 - The CARD Act made credit cards much more consumer-friendly. The problem? Not all credit cards are covered by the law - something that hasn't escaped the notice of issuers.
Virtual Credit Card, Safe Online Shopping
Sep 14, 2010 - A virtual credit card lets you shop online without having to expose your credit card number to potential thieves.
Credit Card Deals Making a Comeback?
Sep 06, 2010 - During the recession, it's been hard to find credit cards with low rates and good perks. That may be changing. Here are some examples that you can capitalize on.
Convenience Checks: the Crack Cocaine of Credit?
Sep 03, 2010 - They're called "convenience checks," but for the vast majority of recipients, there's nothing convenient about them. For those who have a problem with debt, they're temptation. For everyone else, they're a nuisance.
Credit Card Rates Creeping Higher
Aug 28, 2010 - By some measures, credit card interest rates are as high as they've been for 22 years. Here's the reason - and what you can do about it.
Lower Rates Ahead? New CARD Act Provisions Kick in Sunday
Aug 19, 2010 - If your credit card's interest rate has been increased since January 1, 2009, new rules require issuers to evaluate whether the reasons for the increase have changed and, if appropriate, to reduce the rate.
3 Tips to Avoid the Latest Credit Card Scam
Aug 09, 2010 - Americans recently lost more than $10 million to bogus credit card charges from a single ring of scam artists. If you're not examining your monthly statements, maybe you were a victim.
8 Reasons You Should Love Credit Cards
Aug 05, 2010 - Paper or plastic? That used to be what the cashier asked when bagging your groceries. These days the same question could apply about paper money vs credit cards. Here are eight reasons why plastic is the right answer.
Credit Card Abuse: Progress, But Not Perfection
Aug 04, 2010 - Since new laws were passed to protect consumers against abusive credit card practices, a recent study reveals things have gotten better, but they're far from perfect.
Many Card Issuers Not Adequately Disclosing Penalty Rates
Jul 29, 2010 - Some credit card issuers no longer provide full disclosure of the terms of the penalty rate, or fail to correctly follow disclosure requirements required by the new Federal Reserve rules.
5 Ways You’ll Profit From Financial Reform
Jul 19, 2010 - Two years in the making, the new financial regulatory reform bill has arrived. Here are five ways it might put more money in your pocket - or at least keep it there.
What Financial Reform Means to You
Jul 15, 2010 - It's not easy to boil down 2,300 pages of new legislation into 1,000 words or so, but here's the down and dirty of what you need to know about the new financial reform bill.
