A Triple Whammy for Credit Card Balance Transfers

Posted On: August 28, 2009

Consumers who are used to transferring credit card debt to new lenders may be in for a shock as new transfer fees are imposed by the banks.

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Airline Credit Cards Become Increasingly Restrictive

Posted On: July 29, 2009

If you’ve flown recently, you’ve probably run into some sales associates hawking airline reward credit cards. Air miles cards might seem like a good value, especially if you’d like to use some reward miles to cover the cost of an upcoming trip. However, I can think of at least four strong reasons why you should [...]

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Chase’s Reversal of Credit Card Fee Proves that Consumers Aren’t Powerless

Posted On: April 28, 2009

By Joe Taylor Jr., CardRatings.com ReporterIn the wake of last week’s meeting of credit card executives with the Obama administration and pending credit card legislation, I think we should point out the most encouraging recent example I know of that proves that we as consumers can make a change in this industry without relying on [...]

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0% Credit Card Interest Gimmicks and Promotions

Posted On: March 21, 2007

Author: binciong
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:32 am
Post subject: Monthly Automatic Charge of $1?
I have a balance on a Discover card that carries 0% interest as long as there is at least one dollar charged every billing period.
Right now I pump one buck of gas each month but I’m capable of forgetting and then [...]

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Tips on Getting a Credit Card After Bankruptcy

Posted On: October 2, 2006

Author: spannscoins
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:58 pm
Post subject: how to get mileage card w/bad credit
Hey Guys,
Am new here and at wits end, filed bankruptcy in ‘97
trying to et work perk mileage card due to b/r i don’t seem
to qualify. Any suggestions. Started a new independent travel business and need the card to re [...]

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Credit Card With No Fees

Posted On: July 30, 2006

Author: robert123
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:42 pm
Post subject: Looking 4 card w/ no fee cash advance & no interest offer
I am looking for a credit card that offers cash advance with no transaction fees, and a no interest introductory period. Basically, I want an interest free loan.
I have a Citibank card that was [...]

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Capital One Purchase Checks Review

Posted On: July 24, 2006

Author: JaneiR36
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:55 pm
Post subject: Cap One purchase checks… too good to be true?
I just had to go back home today because a place where I was doing an application would only accept cash or checks, and I didn’t have enough money in my bank account. On my way home [...]

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What is a Cash Advance on a Credit Card?

Posted On: May 23, 2006

Author: DavidPalmer
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:33 pm
Post subject: What is Cash Access Line?
Ok, I just received my new CC in the mail that I recently got approved for, however, I was wondering what is cash access line, because it says on my form that I have $160, however I’m unclear what it is. [...]

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No Cash Advances on a Credit Card

Posted On: April 6, 2006

Author: allen
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:12 pm
Post subject: Credit Card Without Cash Advances
9/12/2002 7:10 pm CDT
THIS CREDIT CARD COMPANY OFFERED ME A CARD WITH A $2,000 DOLLAR LIMIT. THE THING IS, YOU CANT DRAW ANY MONEY! ONLY PURCHASE ITEMS. IS THIS UNUSUAL? ANYONE EVER HEAR OF THIS BEFORE? THANK YOU.
Author: mouse
Posted: Mon Jun 28, [...]

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Rate Increase by Illegitimate Credit Card Company

Posted On: April 2, 2006

Author: jane
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:17 pm
Post subject: Rate increase
9/11/2002 1:06 pm CDT
They keep saying they review my history and raise my rates now 57.75. What can I do to get them to lower it and pay them off and cut up the card.
Author: Verne
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:18 pm
Post subject: Direct Credit [...]

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