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Pros and Cons of Prepaid Cards

25 November 2011

Prepaid cards are fueling massive growth in the financial sector. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you set up that prepaid debit or credit card.



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Bank of America’s Public Relations Disaster

10 October 2011

Bank of America’s brutal week continues with damage control that’s falling woefully short. If you’re a BoA customer, will you maintain your loyalty or opt for a more consumer-friendly bank?



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Credit Card Payment Insurance: Cure-All or Anything But?

3 October 2011

Credit card payment insurance sounds like a good idea – until you realize it might be unnecessary and worse, it may not kick in when you need it most. Here’s why some experts discourage these credit card disability policies.



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Bill My Parents & MasterCard Team for Prepaid Card

30 September 2011

The new MasterCard, Bill My Parents campaign offers powerful tools for parents to guide teens and young adults into responsible money management. Learn more about this offer.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card News, Prepaid, Student

The Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Card

16 May 2011

Looking for some of those awesome credit card perks we’d grown used to before the recession? Look no further than the Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Card.



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

Strange Bedfellows: Uncle Sam and Visa

23 February 2011

This year, Americans without access to a traditional checking account now have a new – and affordable – alternative to expensive rapid refund loans. The IRS is announcing a pilot program that allows taxpayers instant access to their income tax refunds.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Financial News, Financial Planning, Prepaid, Taxes

The CARD Act: One Year Later

21 February 2011

Now that the CARD Act is one year old, has anything changed and if so, have the changes been good or bad for consumers? You might be surprised at what we learned.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card Reform, Financial News, Financial Planning

Shell’s Credit Card Glitch

18 February 2011

Shell Oil’s network glitch in late January resulted in 400,000 customers being double charged. Now, consumers are scrambling to cover their bases.



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2 Comments | Author: | Categories: Credit Card News, Financial News

How Safe are Your Credit Card Numbers?

7 February 2011

Online shopping continues to evolve and it’s never been safer. Advances in encryption and new technology ensure your credit card information is never compromised. There are things you can do, too, that will further protect you, your identity and your credit.



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5 Questions Concerning Your FICO Score

4 February 2011

For most, a FICO score is presumed as a mysterious entity, waiting to pounce upon the aloof or uninformed. Most people remain unawares as to what their FICO grade is, or what factors are participant to its calculation. Upon reading this article, you’ll gain improved insight into the inner workings of a FICO score. And you’ll demystify that which remains with us for the remainder of our natural lives.



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No Comments | Author: | Categories: Financial Planning, Report & Score

Should I Use Credit Card Convenience Checks?

17 January 2011

To use or not to use, that is the question. In his day, William Shakespeare didn’t have to wrestle with such a problematic question! However, this is a question people really do have to make up their own minds about.



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6 Comments | Author: | Categories: Banking, Credit Card Tips, Financial Planning

Citi Platinum Select Mastercard – Getting The Most

23 October 2010

The Citi Platinum Select MasterCard is a good one that anyone can apply for. It has a good features and privileges that can be taken advantage of with genuinely good customers, if they have a good knowledge about making themselves eligible.



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