Shamelessly In Love with Credit Cards

Posted On: March 18, 2010

With all of the bad press surrounding the credit card industry over the past few years, this headline might make some of you scratch your heads. However, credit cards are still a valuable tool for the financially savvy. Here are the top reasons why I’m still gaga over my credit cards.
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Credit Card Guide to Spring Break: 4 Things You Should Know Before You Go

Posted On: March 12, 2010

College students may have been the ones to put spring break on the map, but these days, entire families look forward to it. Here are four things to know before you and your credit cards hit the road:
#1: Protect yourself
Before you leave home, make a list of your account numbers and your card issuers’ [...]

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7 Devastating Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

Posted On: February 26, 2010

Seven common mistakes that don’t seem like much can actually damage your credit score, according to personal finance experts.

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Five Ways Credit Cards Can Save Your Marriage

Posted On: February 19, 2010

Swiping your card and redeeming rewards can help you reconnect with your spouse, especially if credit card debt landed you in the dog house to begin with.

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3 Facts Retailers Don’t Want Credit Card Customers to Know

Posted On: February 3, 2010

To accept credit cards at your place of business, you must agree not just to pay standard transaction fees, but to also maintain standards consistent with all other merchants in your processing network. That means covering some of the risk against fraudulent transactions, plus paying interchange fees as high as 4%. As a result, some [...]

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Credit Card Education Tips for Parents (Part 2)

Posted On: October 22, 2008

By Curtis Arnold, CardRatings.com Founder
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a four-part series containing consumer tips for parents of children and young adults.While there’s no benefit to going into a lot of numbers with a toddler (unless you happen to have a math prodigy), children just a little older will understand the basics. [...]

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Citi Professional Cash Credit Card Review

Posted On: April 9, 2007

Author: Metal
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:21 am
Post subject: Citi Professional Cash

I’m really interested in getting the Citi professional Cash. Thing is that I don’t want to open a new credit card, I’d prefer to convert. I called and asked to convert to it and the CSR said it can’t be done.
So my question is [...]

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Citibank Upromise Credit Card Tip

Posted On: November 26, 2006

Author: Brammy
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:51 pm
Post subject: Citi upromise advise please
I want to apply for the upromise from Citibank. If I get decline how long would you wait to reapply
Author: maddybeagle
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:34 pm
Post subject:
depends…. probably 6 months if they say too many new accounts/inquiries…

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Consolidating Your Credit Card Debt Tips

Posted On: September 30, 2006

Author: cjones
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:24 pm
Post subject: refinancing mortgage
Hi, My husband and I are due to close on a loan to consolidate our first and second mortgage with a lower interest rate on 6/24/04. We just had a brain storm to role our credit card debt of approx. $8,000 into the loan [...]

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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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