For people new to the world of credit cards it’s important to understand that, while the can open up a world of possibilities, they can become a ball and chain that can weigh you down for life. Many people use credit cards everyday and take them for granted without truly understanding how they work, and […]
With the holiday season coming up, this may be the time to learn the best ways to use your credit card points for saving money and stretching your points for maximum value. The key factor in determining how much value you can get from your points is the points-to-cash conversion formula. With most rewards points […]
If you’re looking for one good reason to use a credit card instead of cash or a debit card, it has to be the Credit Card Purchase Protection. Few among us can say that we have never purchased something that was accidentally damaged or lost which meant we were essentially out of luck. Credit cards […]
It’s a bit of paradox that credit cards can be both your worst enemy and your best friend when it comes to your credit situation. Out-of-control credit card debt was at the root of the ballooning number of bankruptcies over the last several years. Yet, for people seeking to build, or re-build their credit, they […]
At a time when just about everything happens at digital speed the real question is “why wouldn’t you complete your credit card applications online?” If you need credit, you probably need it right now, and with a quick and seamless online application process, you can usually get a response within minutes. There are a number […]
For some people without credit, it may not seem as though having a credit card would change their life all that much. After all, they’ve gotten along fine without them, thus far. But, at some point, life becomes a little more difficult without one. Without a credit card, you can’t make purchases online; you may […]
Got bad credit? Right now that seems OK and credit card companies that specialize in subprime lending want your business. Bad to poor credit is considered anything below a FICO Score of 660. If you fall in this range you are in luck. Now that is not to say that you are not going to […]
Rising gas prices have people scrambling to find ways to save on fuel costs, including driving less, checking their tire gauges, and driving in the slow lane. While these techniques do help to reduce visits to the pump, even bigger savings could be realized each time you visit the pump. Gas rebate credit cards are […]
