A Look at Financial Rewards Credit Cards

When it comes to reward credit cards that give cash back have you considered plastic that can be attached to brokerage accounts? While for some consumers this type of plastic does not seem that appealing at the moment, for many others it has been a serious thought that can end up paying off in the long run. As they have been getting more attention over the last 12 months financial reward cards are drawing much more then consumers that invest ..read more

Credit Card Statements Officially Change for the Better

Earlier this month things should have gotten just a little bit easier for credit cardholders. While it may not be the changes everyone is looking for, on July 1 a provision of the Credit CARD Act which outlined new rules for credit card statements took effect. These rules are intended to help cardholders get a better understanding of their credit cards, which hopefully allows users to save both time and money. In all these changes are a good start for ..read more

Newest 2010 Debit Card Rewards Survey Released

Are you looking for a debit card that best suits your needs? If so then look no further as Bankrate.com has recently released their "2010 Debit Card Rewards Study", which educates readers on what exactly you need to look for before spending their hard earned money. Some of these things include knowing that in order to reap rewards like cash back and others, you may need to make a signature transaction instead of pin based. Another major factor that needs ..read more

For Some Cardholders, “Apps” Help Save Money

Ever have problems trying to remember when your credit card payment is due? While this may not be a problem that many cardholders run into on a regular basis, every now and then we all make mistakes in one form or another that causes us to pay more for something than we originally expected.  With credit cards while this was a growing problem in the past, it is something that many have finally found an answer. Now cardholders are using ..read more

Never too Early when it Concerns Credit Cards

With the new law in place putting requirements on the ability to get a credit card for those under the age of 21, today many American parents are finding themselves in a much more proactive roll when it concerns their children and using plastic. As plastic (debit, gift, prepaid and credit cards) continues to grown in popularity and is used by younger generations, making sure those using the products are educated has grown into a priority.

 

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‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ credit card tales of trouble

The tables turn on reality TV’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey” co-star Teresa Giudice — and this time she’s not the one flipping them.

No, don’t worry RHNJ fans.  She wasn’t arrested for being a “prostitution whore,” but Teresa, the big-haired spendaholic, known for her extravagant shopping sprees and lavish lifestyle, is flat broke.  News recently surfaced that she and husband Giuseppe “Joseph” Giudice filed for bankruptcy in October of last year. The couple is approximately $11 million in debt, ..read more

Credit Unions Fight for your Attention on Credit Cards

Due to the many changes to millions of cardholders’ terms of agreements and the raising of interest rates, many people have already started to look for alternatives to their current credit card. While for some the solution to their problems was to simply end their relationship with issuers they have long become comfortable with; for others it was a more complex solution as they have decided to move to other financial institutions that fit more into their financial lifestyle and ..read more

Credit Unions Fight for your Attention on Credit Cards

Due to the many changes to millions of cardholders’ terms of agreements and the raising of interest rates, many people have already started to look for alternatives to their current credit card. While for some the solution to their problems was to simply end their relationship with issuers they have long become comfortable with; for others it was a more complex solution as they have decided to move to other financial institutions that fit more into their financial lifestyle and ..read more

Renting a Car? A Credit Card Could Have You Covered

As millions of people plan to hit the road this summer, many have chosen to rent a vehicle as part of their travel arrangements. While renting a vehicle is easily done on many accounts, one thing that sometimes confuses renters is wondering what all is covered in case of an accident or incident. While in many cases if the renter has automobile insurance of their own it somewhat mirrors that, in other cases it does not. Regardless of the case ..read more

Credit Card Mistakes Cost More than Others….Literally

Let’s admit it. Every now and then we all do something that we all realize (hopefully sooner than later) was a big mistake and end up paying for later down the road. While some may be small, there are others like those that involve credit cards, which end up making us pay much more over a long period of time than we ever thought we would. Fortunately there are things that can be done to help us keep from making ..read more

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