Tag Archives: mastercard
Got Great Credit? Get a Great Rewards Card
Jul 14, 2011 - Credit card companies are once again trolling for new card customers. Their favorite bait? Rewards like airline miles. But if you want to land a great rewards card, show up with great credit.
A Poor Delivery: Post Office Gift Cards Not a Good Buy
Jan 11, 2011 - Post offices will start selling gift cards this summer, but here's why you should tell them, "return to sender."
Visa and MasterCard – Overcharging by 80 Percent?
Dec 17, 2010 - The Federal Reserve yesterday suggested that the fees merchants have been paying for debit card transactions have been way too high and disproportional to costs.
Cartoon Characters Promote Prepaid Cards to Teenagers
Dec 07, 2010 - The Kardashian sisters may have put the kabosh on their high-fee credit card, but a slew of new celebrity/cartoon cards have just hit the market – and the fees aren't too much better.
Feds Sue, Settle with Credit Card Companies – How it Affects You
Oct 05, 2010 - On Monday, the Justice Department sued Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for anti-competitive practices. A proposed settlement aims to end anti-competitive practices and allow customers to save money, but it is likely to also have unintended consequences for consumers.
Smart Uses for Credit Cards
Sep 17, 2008 - There are a few situations where using your credit card has some distinct advantages over paying with cash.
