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5 Reasons Not to Apply for Department Store Credit Cards
Jason Steele on November 3, 2011
What do you say when a cashier asks you if you want to apply for the store’s credit card? First, you should say, “Maybe.” Then you should do the math.
Why Your Credit Card Might Not Work in Europe
Jason Steele on October 6, 2011
The United States is a great country – but not so great when it comes to the latest credit card technology. Europe has us beat, and that can spell trouble for American tourists.
5 Smart Uses for Credit Cards
B.T. Ballenger on September 21, 2011
Credit cards have gotten a bad rap, but depending on how they’re used, they can be a consumer’s friend. Here are some reasons you shouldn’t leave home without them.
Ask Stacy: What’s With Credit Card Minimums?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We’ve all seen the signs at the cash register: “Minimum credit card transaction $10.” Is this legal? In the past, no. Now, yes. Here’s a quick primer on changes in banking laws and how they affect you.
6 Tips to Using Airline Credit Cards
LowCards.com on September 16, 2011
If you have a credit card that earns you frequent flier miles, you got to know about the “gotchas” that can keep you grounded.
Point/Counterpoint: Are Credit Card Swipe Fees Fair?
Jason Steele on November 7, 2012
Every time you pull out the plastic at a store, the merchant pays a fee to a credit card processor. The merchants say the fees are too high. The banks say they’re fair. In a new feature, two of our writers debate the issue and you decide the winner.
5 Ways to Keep Your Credit Score Up That Make No Sense
Jason Steele on September 8, 2011
If you want to keep a high credit score – which can mean lower loan rates – then you’ll need to do some things that don’t sound quite right at first.
Foreign Transaction Costs – and 5 Other Credit Card Pet Peeves
Jason Steele on September 1, 2011
Credit card companies make disingenuous claims that really bug me. Here are my top 6.
Everything You Need to Know About Business Credit Cards
LowCards.com on August 29, 2011
Business credit cards don’t have the same protection that consumer credit cards do. Then why are they so popular? Because in this economy, it’s often the only way small business owners can get credit.
The Best Way to Pay Off Debt
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2011
Debt: Most of us have (lots of) it, and few of us want to talk about it. That may mean we’re throwing away money, because the intuitive way to pay debts off is not the best.
Today’s Top 6 Business Credit Cards
Jason Steele on September 24, 2013
Business credit cards don’t have the same safeguards consumer cards do, but for growing businesses, they come in handy. Here are some of the best out there right now.
The 5 Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses
Jason Steele on September 24, 2013
You might think your credit card’s rewards program is paying you big time, but what about those sign-up bonuses? That’s where the big money is.
Got Great Credit? Get a Great Rewards Card
LowCards.com on July 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.
Ask Stacy: Best Credit Card for Gas Rebates?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When a family has a mom, dad, and two sons who all drive, guess what they want in a credit card? A rewards program that pays at the pump.
5 Tips for Finding the Right Credit Card
Michael Koretzky on July 8, 2011
From the CARD Act to the ever-changing policies of major issuers, it’s hard to keep up with the latest developments in credit cards. Here’s an easy way to figure it all out – and make out financially.
5 Top Credit Tips for College Students
B.T. Ballenger on June 3, 2011
The CARD Act made it tougher for college students to get credit cards. But some banks – and students – are finding ways around the rules.
Credit Cards for Newlyweds
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
If this is the year you tie the knot, here’s some advice on merging your money, along with a few possible credit cards for couples.
Tips on Filing a Credit Card Complaint
LowCards.com on June 2, 2011
Starting in July, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will start accepting complaints about deceptive and abusive financial products, from credit cards to payday loans. While you’re waiting, here are three other ways to voice your displeasure.
Study Finds CARD Act Helped Reduce Credit Card Fees
LowCards.com on May 12, 2011
It’s been two years since the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act became law. A new study suggests it may have done at least part of what Congress intended.
Rate Report: The Week’s Best Deals on Loans and Savings
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 28, 2011
Are you earning as much as you can on your savings while paying as little as possible when you borrow? Read on for a quick check of today’s rates and to see if you’re making your money work as hard for you as you do for it.
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