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Carolyn (84 Posts)

Carolyn Spiel is the owner of a finance blog. She mostly focuses on credit card reviews, credit related information and tips. Her ability to put information in a plain and easy to understand article is a gift that benefits many readers.

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Qualify for Tax Exemption on Forgiven Credit Card Debt?

20 February 2012

You may not know, but there are ways to gain a tax exemption on old credit card debt. Here’s more information on this little known IRS rule.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card Debt, Taxes

Capital One Acquires ING Direct

15 February 2012

Big changes at Capital One include the acquisition of ING Direct and the almost-certain acquisition of HSBC credit cards.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Banking, Financial News

Visa, MasterCard: Contests & Sweepstakes

10 February 2012

Wouldn’t it be great for our credit card companies to reward us with impressive contest winnings? A trip to the Grammy Awards and cold hard cash during tax season are up for grabs.



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Sweeten Valentine’s Day by Using Your Credit Card

3 February 2012

Discover, Chase and all the other credit card companies are offering up sugary-sweet savings for Valentine’s Day. And the best part? If you’re unattached, you can overindulge in all that wonderful chocolate yourself and don’t forget to send yourself a nice bouquet of roses!



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card Tips, Miscellaneous

5 Tips for Using Your Credit Card for Charity Giving

30 January 2012

Giving to charitable organizations is a selfless act that does your heart good. Before you give out that credit card number, check out a few tips so that you’re doing good not only for those in need, but for your credit rating, too.



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Public Credit Card Complaint Database

25 January 2012

The Consumer Protection Agency, which was founded as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, is considering a public credit card complaint database. Good idea or maybe not?



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card Basics, Credit Card Reform, Miscellaneous

Simmons First Visa Platinum Rewards Card

20 January 2012

Have excellent credit? You might want to explore the possibilities with this Visa credit card. Here are the details and reasons to consider the Simmons Visa.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Choosing Cards

Capital One’s LSU Tigers Platinum MasterCard

16 January 2012

LSU is nursing its wounds, but the Capital One credit card is one way to show your collegiate football pride.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Choosing Cards, New Credit Cards

Know Your Rights as an Informed Credit Card Consumer

11 January 2012

When credit card companies can’t collect delinquent accounts, they turn them over to collection agencies. There are laws to protect you if this ever happens.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Bad Credit, Debt Consolidation

Charge Cards for Today’s Contemporary Wallet

4 January 2012

There’s no denying the many benefits of having a charge card and if you can pay the balance in full each month, the absence of an APR is perhaps the best benefit.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Choosing Cards, Credit Card Tips

A Capital One for Everyone

28 December 2011

Student credit cards, business credit cards or co-branded credit cards: whatever you’re looking for in a credit card, you can be sure Capital One can meet those needs.



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Credit Card Rules to Take Into 2012

23 December 2011

We’re all focusing on New Year’s resolutions. Pay attention to your financial situation to ensure better credit card deals and interest rates for your 2012.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card Basics, Credit Card Tips, Financial Planning




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