A new poll by a New York fraud prevention company reminded me of a cell phone call I got from my credit card company once. No. It wasn’t a debt collection call. An automated voice said they were calling to alert me to some unusual activity on my Visa card. As it turns out the [...]
October 16, 2009
Today is Leif Erikson Day. Erikson was a Viking and, according to today’s historical consensus, the first European to venture to the continent of North America. The Nordic explorer came here nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus. A 1968 U.S. postage stamp honoring Leif Erikson and his expeditions. The day is marked by a presidential proclamation, [...]
October 16, 2009
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
Today, we’ll be taking a look at some essential and interesting links and articles from around the web on the topic of credit cards. With the economy in a rut and new credit card and banking legislation on the horizon, now is an especially important time to be aware of all the news and views [...]
October 16, 2009
Our era is one marked by explosive technological growth. It seems like just as soon as you’ve figured out the latest gizmo, then it’s no longer the latest. In this way, we more often find ourselves adjacent to the next tech generation rather than astride it. And like the kid who finally got through the [...]
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
Chase Flexible Rewards Platinum Visa Card Point rewards program Redeem points for travel rewards, merchandise, and more [...]
October 16, 2009
Blue Sky from American Express No annual fee Redeem points for a variety of travel discounts [...]
October 16, 2009