5 Hot Credit Card Offers for the Summer

Posted On: June 29, 2009

By Curtis Arnold, CardRatings.com Founder
Even though it seems like major banks have been rolling up the red carpet instead of rolling it out for new customers, I found a handful of money-saving deals for savvy credit card users. Even in the midst of the credit crunch, there are still some real jewels out there and [...]

Five Consumer Warnings Involving Reward Credit Cards

Posted On: June 12, 2009

By Curtis Arnold, CardRatings.com Founder
Nearly every card issuer that issues credit cards offers its customers a reward or rebate program. Rebate credit cards will reward you for making everyday purchases with your card. Rebate cards are very popular and when used in a wise manner, rewards cards can help improve your bottom line- who doesn’t [...]

Credit Card Reform Likely to Have Unintended Negative Consequences

Posted On: June 3, 2009

By Curtis Arnold, CardRatings.com Founder

If you carry a credit card, you should circle February 22, 2010 on your calendar. That’s the day when key provisions of the new credit card legislation take effect.
The state of the economy has already taken its toll on Americans’ credit scores. By the first quarter of 2009, TransUnion, a major [...]

How a New Innovative Savings Program can Help You Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt

Posted On: June 1, 2009

By Mike Killian, CardRatings.com< Reporter
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a popular Q & A format series in which we interview experts and industry professionals that have made significant contributions to the credit card industry and/or to promoting financial literacy.
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to make extra payments (beyond the [...]