Credit Card Tips & Advice
Latest Post: May 7, 2012, 11:26 AM ET
8 Things to Look for When You Compare Credit Cards
There are so many different kinds of credit cards out there today, and it can be difficult to decide which one to apply for. So it's wise to carefully compare credit cards before selecting the one you wish to have in your wallet or purse. Here are eight categories on which to base your next credit card decision.Card type. Check to make sure whether you are applying for a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express card. This sounds intuitive, but you'd be surprised how ...
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You may have been hearing about prepaid credit cards. You may also be wondering if they are a viable alternative to the other credit card offers that you’re being bombarded with. Here are several frequently asked questions about prepaid credit cards. Okay… so exactly what are prepaid credit cards? A prepaid credit card (also known as a secured credit card) is a credit card which has a hard...
Chris Martin | 4-10-2012
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You may be one of these people who is painstakingly careful with the security of your personal information. You don't share sensitive data about yourself unless it is absolutely necessary, and you take numerous precautions to keep people from stealing your identity. But then it happens. A phone call from a debt collector about overdue charges on a credit card that you do not own. A credit card in...
Chris Martin | 4-9-2012
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04-09-2012
You may be one of these people who is painstakingly careful with the security of your personal information. You don't share sensitive data about yourself unless it is absolutely necessary, and you take numerous precautions to keep people from stealing your identity. But then it happens. A phone call from a debt collector about overdue charges on a credit card that you do not own. A credit card in the mail that you know you didn't apply for. A...
04-06-2012
With all of the fantastic rewards programs offered by credit cards these days, it's no wonder that consumers are searching for more methods to boost their point totals. Many people have pulled out their credit card at the grocery store instead of using a debit card or writing a check. Others are eschewing their gasoline credit cards in favor of paying with Visa, Master Card, or Amex at the pump and earning the points for filling up. Thankfully,...
04-05-2012
A lot of consumers treat credit and debit as if they're the same thing. Well, hopefully beyond assuming their debit card has a bottomless limit, we hope. To a lot of people, choosing whether to pay with credit or debit is more a function of deciding whether you want to pay now or pay later, collect some rewards points for this purchase or just get it paid for and not think about it. But maybe you should stop and think more carefully...