Posted on January 19th, 2009 by admin
Filed under Education, Your Credit |
With onset of the economic credit crisis, many banks have pulled the available credit cards from their offerings. If you look at our MasterCard offers or our Visa card offers the choices to the public have been drastically reduced. Even some American Express cards have been withdrawn and taken offline. In these times of economic [...]
Posted on October 3rd, 2008 by admin
Filed under Education, Your Credit |
I guess we don’t have to fear credit lines not holding up? Who really thought they wouldn’t pass this bill?
Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by admin
Filed under Education, Your Credit |
The bailout bill goes to the House for vote tomorrow.
There were rumors that credit card debt holders would not be receiving credit extensions, unless they were top flight customers. This bill is to unfreeze that situation from happening to individuals.
Posted on June 19th, 2008 by admin
Filed under American Express, Gas Cashback |
One simple strategy is to use a gas rebate card. Gas rebate cards give the customer anywhere from 1-6% cash back on all purchases made at the gas station. Hey snacks are included too.
If you buy gas at Costco, then check out the True Earnings Costco Credit Card where you can use this for Costco [...]
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by admin
Filed under Education, Your Credit |
Banks and credit card companies decide whether or not to approve applications for credit based on a variety of factors, including: (1) how long you’ve been employed, (2) your family income level, and (3) your credit history, as reflected by your FICO Score.
What is FICO anyway?
FICO stands for Fair Isaac & Co., which [...]
Posted on April 10th, 2008 by admin
Filed under American Express, Bank / Issuer, Citi, Education, MasterCard©, Visa |
As the number of people defaulting on their loans explodes, the credit card industry is naturally looking for a more dependable client base. American Express, Mastercard and Visa have all happened upon the same formula: exclusive cards for select customers. Non-millionaires need not apply. These cards offer unbelievable perks and undeniable status, in [...]
Posted on March 18th, 2008 by admin
Filed under Visa |
Visa IPO priced at $44 tonight and opens for trading tomorrow under the symbol of V. Visa is the largest IPO ever in the history of the stock market by two times.
Visa does not have credit risk like issuing banks do. Visa, like MasterCard make their money on transaction charges.
For more information on the Visa [...]
Posted on March 16th, 2008 by admin
Filed under Rewards, Visa |
Just when you thought you saw it all, here comes a credit card where you can redeem points for a World Series of Poker® tournament buy-ins!
0% Intro Annual Percentage Rate (APR)† on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
Earn 1 Point for every dollar you spend in net retail purchases.§ [...]
Posted on March 16th, 2008 by admin
Filed under Airline Miles, American Express, Education, Hotel Points |
Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express
The Starwood Preferred Guest program is one of the most advantageous credit cards to charge purchases on because of the ability to exchange Starpoints for either free airline tickets or hotel room nights. Plus you don’t have to worry about the airline you racked up all your miles [...]
Posted on March 15th, 2008 by admin
Filed under Discover, Education, Student, Type of Card |
Enter any campus today and you will see a wide range of credit card companies offering their services to students. This is likely going to be your first credit card primer to the world of credit cards. One of the most popular is the student credit card that works along the same lines as regular [...]