In the November 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, they had a rundown of “credit cards worth keeping.” This is an especially useful list now that terms are changing and many of us are considering moving on. Here are Consumer Reports’ picks: Balance-Transfer Cards Consumer Reports likes American Express Clear, PenFEd Visa Platinum and People’s United Bank [...]
October 16, 2009
Greetings, MYC readers. There’s a lot of buzz about credit cards this week and so I thought it’s time for another roundup. Here’s what’s in the news: Still Getting Screwed PressofAtlanticCity.com has a reader writing in to complain that, in spite of the new CARD Act, they are still getting jacked around by credit card companies, namely [...]
October 16, 2009
The results are in, and according to numerous studies, we’re pissed about our credit cards. We’ve had our credit limits slashed, our rewards cut back, our interest rates hiked and our coffers raided by fees, fees and more fees. Some vindication came in the form of the Credit CARD Act, but for the most part, [...]
October 16, 2009
You load sixteen tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. Saint Peter, don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go; I owe my soul to the company store… That’s the chorus to an old coal mining song first recorded by Merle Travis in 1946. When he talks about the company store, he’s talking [...]
October 16, 2009
Chase Freedom has always been a favorite among card users seeking cash back rewards. But in recent months, there have been some big changes to this card that was once the hands down best card for cash back rebates. You can still get $100 cash back with a new Chase Freedom card, but once you’re [...]
October 16, 2009
AT&T Universal Savings and Rewards Card Get up to 30 free phone minutes per mont Doubles [...]
October 16, 2009
Most Popular Credit Cards- June 17th, 2008 (NOTE: For the most up-to-date listing of popular credit cards, visit the "Popular Credit Cards" section of this blog!) Here are the most popular credit cards for the week of June 9th – June 16th: [...]
October 16, 2009
Chase Flexible Rewards Platinum Visa Card Point rewards program Redeem points for travel rewards, merchandise, and more [...]
October 16, 2009
Most Popular Credit Cards- June 10th, 2008 (NOTE: For the most up-to-date listing of popular credit cards, visit the "Popular Credit Cards" section of this blog!) Here are the most popular credit cards for the week of June 2nd – June 9th: [...]
October 16, 2009
Blue Sky from American Express No annual fee Redeem points for a variety of travel discounts [...]
October 16, 2009