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
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
Let’s play a quick game. Guess by who this comment was made and at whom: These companies “used deceptive language to trick their customers into signing something they thought would save them money.” (WSJ) You might think the party being accused of deceiving consumers with deceptive language was the very same industry that was recently [...]
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
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
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 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
Most Popular Credit Cards- June 2nd, 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 May 26th – June 2nd: [...]
October 16, 2009
Most Popular Credit Cards- May 20th, 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 May 12th – May 19th: [...]
October 16, 2009