By: Chris Holdheide
Credit cards are great for certain reasons. Although I like my Marathon Master Card. It gives me 5% back on all my gas purchased at Marathon, and 1% on everything else. What a deal. I only use the card...
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I searched for the HSBC card too and didn’t find the 5% cashback. Probably another case where it’s no longer available to new customers. However, that HSBC Weekender card doesn’t sound too bad. Does...
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Ken, I just searched for the HSBC card, and I can’t find my deal anymore. I did a little searching, according to http://www.creditcardgoodies.com forums they changed the rewards program last year. But...
View ArticleBy: Pharmacy Kid
I have to disagree with “Don’t choose a card just because it offers a signup bonus or because it gives you a discount at your favorite store.” This past summer, I flew to Los Angeles for free because I...
View ArticleBy: Adam
I love my Barnes & Noble Mastercard, although it’s certainly only for people who like Barnes & Noble. There’s effectively a $25 annual fee, since in order to keep the card, you need to maintain...
View ArticleBy: Amber
Well played, 4.9% interest rate. Last time I called Cap One, the woman on the phone insisted that my current rate (9.9%) was quite good — so it is, but a girl can try, no? And they haven’t raised my...
View ArticleBy: Josh Ulrich
I use the HSBC Platinum MasterCard with Cash Back Rewards. No annual fee and 1% cash back on every purchase, with no weird cash back terms/restrictions. It has a variable rate (8.99%-17.99%), but I...
View ArticleBy: Lilly R.
Being a first time credit card user, I was extremely cautious about choosing a credit card. I checked out every credit card website and read every blog dealing with credit and credit cards. I am happy...
View ArticleBy: DeeBee
Adam@38: Some information on the Barnes & Noble Mastercard: I have a Barnes & Noble Mastercard. Instead of opening it via the internet, I called the telephone number specified. I think that...
View ArticleBy: Reit
It’s simple. Pay off your balance every month and credit cards can be convenient and handy tools. They also build a credit history, which can be invaluable. If you can’t control your credit card use or...
View ArticleBy: Keiron Nicholson
I have a question about credit scores, if anyone is able and kind enough to help me. Because I have Internet banking with my credit card, I often pay off the balance several times a month (that is, if...
View ArticleBy: blove
I don’t know if it has changed, but Capital One does not report your credit limit to credit agencies. therefore any balance is shown as being at the cards limit. Example, if you have a limit of $2000,...
View ArticleBy: sbw07
@blove: Capital One started reporting credit limits about a year ago. Check out this article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/03/AR2007080300890_pf.html loading....
View ArticleBy: Matthew Gordon
I highly recommend Schwab’s new credit card. It gives 2% cashback on all purchases (deposited monthly into a brokerage account). The card has no annual fees and no foreign transaction fees, so it can...
View ArticleBy: Greg
I second Matt Gordon’s comment — a 2% cash back credit card is excellent (too good to be true?). I’m using one and the rebates sure do add up. loading....
View ArticleBy: Z. Brillantes
Hi! I just stumbled on this Twilight Zone Episode about a credit card that has an alternative method on extracting payment. This is the one you should NOT choose....
View ArticleBy: impressions
I like this article. well, honestly I really have a bad impression about credit cards. Well, not so long ago i closed all my cards after i paid them off. I’m not just happy with the interest,...
View ArticleBy: steven brenner
Orchard bank annual fee $59.00 ripoff. Any suggestions? Close or transfer account. Interest high on capital one. Each company rep. refused to give me ceo address, name, or email address. loading....
View ArticleBy: Joe
I’m OK with my CC. Pay balance every month. Get cash back. I recently stumbled onto that quirk of paying utilities using my CC. Usually I paid utilities from my checking. However, there are some bills...
View ArticleBy: Andrea > Self Employed Rates Blog
I was really against credit cards, till I realized I could get 2% back on all my purchases and build my credit rating. So now I put pretty much everything on my CC and look forward to the bonus 2% at...
View ArticleBy: Debt F. Destiny
Find out which cards have lower rates than your current card – this applies to both new user and for those who are considering a balance transfer. loading....
View ArticleBy: Wahid Hussaini
Your post on credit cards is great. I personally try to use my credit card as much as possible because it actually rewards me. As long as you hand in your payments on time on a monthly basis, there...
View ArticleBy: Nichole
I have mixed feelings about credit. Yes, I know ideal, you should pay cash for everything but using a credit card responsibly will bring your score up, which is what I need at this point. Hopefully, I...
View ArticleBy: financeaffair
I recommend everyone to use a credit card to purchase items other than grocery, gas and goods you use on a regular basis. There are lot more advantages of using a credit card which debit cards or cash...
View ArticleBy: Robert Bell
Capital One has 7.55% and no gimmicks WALK AWAY from cash back, airline miles, bonus rewards, or whatever cards. They throw pennies at you, hoping you will spend dollars. If you carry a balance – ever...
View ArticleBy: Brian
I see a mixed view here on what people think about credit cards…. I have much insight on credit cards, I do not work for one, never have, never will. I work for the US government, and have 3 personal...
View ArticleBy: Greeble
I can beat every credit card you listed simply by getting a credit card through a Credit Union instead. Banks are owned by shareholders who want the banks to squeeze every last penny out of their...
View ArticleBy: Sarah
In my opinion, most people are not responsible enough to have a credit card. You cannot blame the credit card companies when people use their cards irresponsibly. I do appreciate the article and the...
View ArticleBy: Taylor McArthur
Great post! I am a college student and I must recieve at least one credit card application in the mail every week if not more. I have a card that I use regularly for gas but I am also still at the...
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