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Use your credit card without actually using your credit card

Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: May 10, 2013

The latest trend in credit cards may have you forgetting your cards completely. The next big thing seems to be the movement toward card-less payment methods. Rather than search your wallet for your best credit card, you may only need to scan your phone, or your fingers, to make purchases in the future. Mobile wallets - [...]

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Who needs cash when you can make bail with a credit card?

Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: April 26, 2013

While skimming through the latest Google News, I came across an article from Belleville, Illinois regarding a new bail policy in place for St. Clair County. Apparently, the county jail began accepting credit cards for bail payments four months ago. According to a CBS news report, the new policy has been a big hit and apparently [...]

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How much has credit card debt increased since 1967? We promise the number will shock you.

Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: February 8, 2013

Remember 1967? Green Bay won the Super Bowl; The Graduate was playing at the multiplex; and sending a letter cross country cost one shiny nickel. Well, I don't remember any of that - seeing I wasn't yet a glimmer in my parents' eyes. However, the people at InCharge Debt Solutions have been kind enough to pull together [...]

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5 New Year resolutions for your credit cards

Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: January 11, 2013

As we roll into the new year, it's only natural to start thinking about how you'd like to do things differently over the next 12 months. Even if you don't make formal resolutions, chances are there is something in the back of your mind that you hope and dream for in 2013. Unfortunately, by the end [...]

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Dec. 18, 2012 weekly credit card news

Written by Ellen Cannon
Posted On: December 19, 2012

This is the final CardRatings.com news email of the year. We'll be sending the next one out in early January. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. CardRatings.com's Editor's Choice awards 2012 The editors of CardRatings.com, including founder Curtis Arnold, present our list of the best cards for cash back, airline/travel rewards, low interest and low [...]

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Dec. 12, 2012 weekly credit card news

Written by Ellen Cannon
Posted On: December 12, 2012

Credit card news is slowing down now, but we found a few stories of interest this week. Using Square Wallet: First-person story Square is in the news this week with its introduction of gift cards. Cardratings.com contributing writer Jennifer Goforth Gregory tested Square Wallet for us and reports on its ease of use - "I was impressed [...]

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Dec. 4, 2012 weekly credit card news review

Written by Ellen Cannon
Posted On: December 5, 2012

Redeeming rewards for gifts, helping the homeless and Justin Bieber's endorsement of a prepaid card highlight this week's credit card news. Etiquette police: Should you redeem points to pay for gifts? Trying to keep holiday spending under control, many might use their credit card rewards points to pay for gifts. Liz Weston and Jodi R.R. Smith, an [...]

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Nov. 28, 2012 weekly credit card news review

Written by Ellen Cannon
Posted On: November 28, 2012

The aftermath of Black Friday spending is in the news this week, as well as more predictions for holiday spending levels. And a senator wants to make gift cards go on and on and on… What you can't buy with credit cards CardRatings.com's Maryalene LaPonsie writes this week about the 10 instances when credit cards aren't allowed. [...]

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