Entrepreneurs Learn Credit Card Strategies at Speed Coaching Events

Posted On: May 5, 2009

By Joe Taylor Jr., CardRatings.com Reporter

Starting a new company in an economic recession often requires three things: a great idea, a generous small business credit card, and solid advice. Officials at American Express OPEN hope to connect entrepreneurs with all three at a series of seven live events throughout the spring and summer.
The “Small Business [...]

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Got an American Express Credit Card? Decide How to Spend $5 Million!

Posted On: June 11, 2007

By Curtis Arnold, Founder of CardRatings.com American Express has recently launched The Members Project, where it will contribute $1 for every AMEX cardholder who registers for the project by August 5, 2007 – up to a total of $5 million. Registration is free, and as best as I can tell, there are no costs for [...]

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Prestige Credit Cards: Not Just for the Rich and Famous Anymore

Posted On: May 3, 2007

By Curtis Arnold, Founder of CardRatings.com The first and considered by many to be the most exclusive prestige credit card is the American Express Centurion, reportedly for people who charge at least $250,000 a year. Available by invitation only, the card is so exclusive, it’s hard to get reliable information about it!
What’s clear [...]

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Beware of Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees!

Posted On: March 29, 2007

By Heshan Demel, CardRatings.com, Consumer Credit Researcher

Foreign exchange fees on credit cards should be of keen interest to those traveling beyond the borders of the United States. Exchange rates offered by credit cards are usually hard to beat. Of equal and perhaps greater importance, however, is the foreign transaction fee that your credit card bill [...]

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HSBC Direct Merchants Interesting Credit Card Balance Transfer Offer Review

Posted On: March 21, 2007

Author: AJ
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:46 am
Post subject: How odd Is This:
I have a HSBC Direct Merchants card 12.5k limit with a 10.9 purchase rate, and a 16.9 cash advance fixed. I am being offered a balance transfer for 3 months at 12.99 % plus a 3 percent fee. I had [...]

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American Express Blue Cash Credit Card Cash Back

Posted On: March 16, 2007

Author: lonsch
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:53 pm
Post subject: AMEX Blue Cash $6500 Question
Once you spend 6500 on the card you get 5% and 1.5% cash back right?
My question is lets say you do some major spending when you first receive the card and get to 6500 in under a year. Do you stay [...]

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Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees on the Rise

Posted On: February 22, 2007

By Heshan Demel, Consumer Credit Researcher - CardRatings.com
Foreign exchange fees on credit cards should be of keen interest to those traveling beyond the borders of the United States. Exchange rates offered by credit cards are usually hard to beat. Of equal and perhaps greater importance, however, is the foreign transaction fee that your [...]

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Need Credit Card For Purchases and to Build Credit

Posted On: October 7, 2006

Need Credit Card For Purchases and to Build Credit

Author: Rhin0
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:11 am
Post subject: Need card for purchases and to build credit…
hello everyone,
This is my first post here and i’m looking for some help, i’d appreciate it!
First off I am 22 yr old and still in college, live at home. [...]

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Credit Card Upgrade for American Express Blue to Green

Posted On: October 5, 2006

Author: maverick
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:13 pm
Post subject: AmEx Blue to Green
Has anyone out there tried to get their Blue/Blue Cash converted to Rewards Green card? Is it advisable?
Any input will be greatly appreciated
Author: mouse
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:33 pm
Post subject: Re: AmEx Blue to Green
maverick wrote:
Has anyone out there tried [...]

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Balance Transfer Credit Card Experiences

Posted On: September 24, 2006

Author: credit advisor
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:27 pm
Post subject: Balance Transfers - Please Post Balance Transfer Experiences
I’m interested in knowing people’s experiences with credit card balance transfers. These offers seem great on the surface - but are they? Please share your experiences with credit card transfers for those who [...]

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