In a bad economy, where do you make money?

# | In a bad economy, what’s a company to do?  While the middle class is suffering, the rich still have plenty of spending to do.  So Barclays, a major financial organization, is targeting the rich with it’s latest credit card:  the Visa Black Card.  And for goodness sake, the thing is going to be made out of carbon graphite [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 12:33:35

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Why A Credit Score Is Crutial To You

Credit scoring is nothing new, it’s been used for 4 decades. A good credit grade is crucial in our financially forced order ... you can begin to apply for a bad credit or no credit visa Master Card. This will be helpful ... a house or a car and gaining a charge card, a person must have a good standing in their credit history [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:05:48

iPod Touch As Bloggers Tools

Hi, how are you doing? The iPod Touch that I’ve won from UniqueBlogDesigns.com arrived yesterday. It was shipped using UPS ... the benefits.  Hmm… I think I should get one Visa card with me.  I don’t want to take a credit card ... , we need to have a valid credit card, which I don’t have right now.  I’ve tried to use my debit card [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 01:56:48

(ALL-in-One) Singapore’s Public Transport Rebates and Discounts.

Was just checking up on fares and such and i thought it might be good information to know.. More after the jump ... area. Don’t wake up so early as thre wont be any discounts. – Citibank SMRT Platinum Visa Card ... , many credit card holders actually drives. They should make it a debit card. – For Taxis [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 02:37:22

How To Get A Good Credit Score

by Russel Grant Making a healthy credit grade is serious in today’s society ... , an individual can begin obtaining a no credit or bad credit Master Card or Visa. This will be helpful ... their credit grade and help them to purchase luxury items on the credit. It is very easy to get a bad [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 08:25:00

Rear in (5th) Gear 09 - Week 2

I am en feugo with my productive self. That probably made no grammatical sense, so if not - mea culpa. Anyway, what started as one task ( ... : - Revise resume - Shop for bed - Cash in credit card points for Visa gift card (to buy bed ... . (I could make a joke here about the 'charity pick-up' that turned into the first bad date of 2009, but I'll [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:54:56

What Exactly Is Credit Scoring?

Credit scoring is nothing new, it’s been used for 4 decades. Credit scoring is an fundamental aspect of life ... years ago. As soon as all your accounts are cleared you can begin to apply for a bad credit or no credit visa Master Card. This will be helpful for a individual to begin gaining a marvelous credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 21:03:43

Contrary Indicator

Permalink December 11, 2008 Think You're Having a Bad Day? It could be worse: Visa CEO loses his credit cards Imagine running the world's largest credit card network, and not having your own plastic. That's what happened to Visa Inc Chief Executive [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 20:06:22

Junk Mail

Right, enough of that sappy stuff - something is getting on my nerves ... Message". Erm, don't think so. Thanks all the same.From NCE (whoever they are) - "Our bad credit Visa card search has your card....". What? I pay my balance off every month and I'm sure my financial [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 11:14:00

Brief Interview With a Visa Representative

You may have noticed a new sponsor lately. Yep it’s Visa ... to use as a credit card? Despite the popularity of debit cards, consumers are often confused ... of the same features and protections provided by their credit card are also offered with debit cards [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 16:49:43

Use a Credit Card to Boost Retirement Savings

Mr. GoTo is not a fan of credit cards in general for two reasons ... in trouble. That being said, we do have one Visa credit card.  We use it to earn travel vouchers ... .  Second, card issuers have not treated consumers well, either in not adequately explaining the costs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:39:38

repub veep milf and dem senator credit card Rub Uglies

*** DOW DEATH SPIRAL™ *** Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Value: 10,482.85 Trade Time: 4:10PM ET Change: 348.22 (3.22%) Prev Close: 10,831 ... at master card, visa and american express: senator credit card DAGNABIT! All these events ... on the stage, senator credit card, or better yet senator plastic (because of how much money he gets [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 11:10:23

Rear in Gear 09 - Stuck between gears

I slacked off a little last week because I wasn't feeling great and because I had more free time than usual, ... . That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. - Revise resume - Shop for bed - Cash in credit card points for Visa gift card (to buy bed!) - Reorder Franklin Planner pages - Schedule massage to take [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:17:59

Visa Black Card: 1% Cash Back, 0% APR Balance Transfers, Concierge, and Luxury Gifts

Visa is introducing a new credit card catered to consumers who spend $50,000 or more a year ... . According to the card’s application, only 1% of U.S. residents will qualify. I’ve seen reports ... for the card. Some who are accepted have average credit scores and low income. This is not what you would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:00:02

Best Prepaid Credit Card – What To Look For

September 27, 2009 | By Dan Moskel In Finance | by Dan MoskelYou may have heard of these and asked, “why are they called credit cards if you receive no credit?” To answer that question and many others, let’s look at them in detail.Nearly all of the major issuers offer these. The concept is very simple. Once you are approved, and nearly everybody regardless of their history is, you get a card in the mail. It looks identical to a regular one typically with a Visa or MasterCard logo. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 18:13:10

No Credit Mastercard

In these current times irrespective of whether you have a bad credit history it is still feasible for an individual to obtain a no credit mastercard ... - a Visa card or a poor credit Mastercard? ... from the multitude that presently exist. All The Same, people who are experiencing a bad credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 15:40:03

I hold in my grubby little hands…

… the first printed copy of my book, “Saving Myself.” It looks pretty damn good ... as a writer. There go those high expectations once again… PS: If you don’t have a credit card, you can buy a Visa gift card at any walmart and use that on Lulu, if you really want to. If you want to buy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:08:48

Credit Card Fraud as a Business

If names like Max Butler, Jeff Norminton, Brett Johnson and Christopher Aragon don’t mean anything to you, ... Telephone Fraud Prevention Service Visa Doesn’t Like Merchants Disposable Credit Card Numbers ... and CardersMarket? Max Butler was the mastermind behind the biggest organized credit card fraud rings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:22:14

Banks Reducing Credit Card Limits

This is the Decline. Many Americans live off of their credit cards. Now banks are lowering credit limits (story here) ... rules, end up owing credit-card companies 29.99% interest? This Christmas is not going ... : After a weekend getaway in New York City, Joseph Lanza logged onto his Bank of America Visa [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:11:21

The Amazon Kindle - another update

As readers of this blog will know, a few months ago I acquired an Amazon Kindle ... , but these can only be bought with an American credit card. Eventually I worked my way round this also by buying a ‘disposable’ VISA credit card while on a visit in the US and registering this on Amazon [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 00:57:33

Acquiring A Great Credit Score

by Mark Cunningham Making a healthy credit grade is serious in today’s society ... can begin obtaining a no credit or bad credit Master Card or Visa. This will be helpful ... to buy luxury items on the credit. It is very easy to get a bad credit score against [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 08:52:50

12 Days of Christmas: Day 12!

Stressed out by Christmas shopping? Worried that you might not be able to find that one great gift on your favourite gamer or comic book fan's Wish ... Comics is happy to offer customizable gift cards that work just like your own personal credit card... except with this card, you won't have Messrs. Visa and Mastercard breathing down your neck come [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 17:00:00

When Telemarketers Attack

I woke up early one Saturday afternoon due to the incessant ringing of my phone ... trying to get me to sign up for a VISA credit card, I go into what’s affectionately called “ ... the telemarketer out. She first started telling me I was pre-selected to receive a credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:36:52

My First Time…Using Credit

I managed not to accrue any debt coming out of college. One of the big factors? I didn’t have a credit card until a few months ago ... I might not be debt-free right now. I assumed having a credit card was the only way to generate ... my Student Visa with a $500 credit limit and let it get comfy in my wallet. The first time I busted [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 21:55:19

Visa Rush Card Hit 2 Billion Dollars

Can we say say 2 Billi? Hip Hop DX Reports.... Hip Hop mogul-turned-philanthropist, Russel Simmons’ latest endeavor, ... when more Americans than ever can use the extra help. Simmons’ RushCard is a prepaid Visa Card, similar to a debit card that allows people with bad credit to have the same opportunities while building [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:46:00

Obtain A Second Chance Checking If You Have Financial Troubles

by Steven J. Talrechi If you’ve had financial problems that have made you ineligible for a checking account, don’t despair. You’re not alone ... or Visa credit cards do. If you opt for just the debit card, a voided check will be included in your set ... , as can a bad credit history. If you’ve been reported to one of these systems and you can no longer [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 19:43:06

Are gift cards appealing this holiday season?

In the midst of this shaky economy, it's almost a weekly routine for a retailer to file for bankruptcy protection and eventually announce ... cards through credit card companies like American Express and Visa. At least ... a bit unappealing this holiday season. Sure that plastic debit-like card does wonders for people [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:53:41

Banks, Mortgages Show Impact Of Job Losses

DELINQUENCIES HIT RECORDS AMID DISMAL LABOR STRAITS Banks, consumer credit providers, ... at at trying to repair the beaten home business. As payroll losses accelerated - a total of 1.2 ... ), one of the biggest issuers of consumer credit cards, has fallen 4%. Visa (V), with its own exposure to credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 18:31:54

Building Credit While in the Military

Most people who just join the military are in an enviable position of having very little or no established credit ... to get in the beginning are major credit cards like MasterCard, Visa or Discover. These will allow ... . While this may seem like a bad thing, it actually puts you in a great position to build good [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:41:22

Personal Finance Education: What’s Wrong with this Picture?

My local paper ran a lifestyle piece yesterday titled “Use Santa to Teach Lesson on Money ... these are talked about in the promotional text.  Instead, what you see are images of a Chase Visa card ... it easy for you to flash your credit card bling to all of your friends.  How cool [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 13:10:07

They're giving none away

This past week came not only the blizzard of catalogs (say, did you know it was the holiday shopping season?) ... "activating" the cards. I usually only use one card, my Amazon Visa (me likee free books ... ), a Discover account (my first credit card, back when they were just starting out), and a MasterCard [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 17:07:04

Holiday Scam - Be Aware

Yet another scam is on the loose! My husband received this at work, and I wanted to share it. There are some evil people in the world.. ... for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared toprotect yourself.One [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 21:55:00

How To Get A Good Credit Score

by Peter North A happy credit score is serious in our financially ambitious order ... Card or Visa. This will be helpful for a individual to begin acquiring a fantastic credit grade ... or a car and acquiring a credit card, a individual must have a good standing in their credit account [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 08:25:58

Get 2% Deposited Into Your Schwab Investment Account

I don’t usually write much about credit cards here but this is something kind of interesting. Charles Schwab is offering an unlimited 2% cash back on their Invest First Visa Credit Card ... s $25,000 per year in spending. If you spend more than that, the Schwab card may not be a bad idea [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 20:48:50

Building New Credit For Credit Repair Success

By katie George Build New Credit Now The most common credit repair mistake people make is putting off building new credit ... with MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. Avoid store cards and consumer credit like furniture ... . If bad financial times have left you without open accounts you must start the rebuilding process [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 16:29:15

Membership Has Fewer Rewards

For credit card-carrying Americans, the latest news from the economic crisis is good, then bad, then good again ... they had to, since credit card companies raised their interest rates even as personal income and credit limits dropped. Visa, MasterCard, et al., also are responding to the worsening economy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:00:18

Watch Out for Possible Credit Card Scams

I am constantly amazed by the creativity of thieves when it comes to ways to scamming people ... card. Bad Photography A lady paid by using my Visa Check Card, and the young man behind ... will be so much better. Currently in the United States, the credit card companies take the burden off [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 15:25:07

I’ve Become a Victim of the Credit Crunch

I already knew the credit card companies considered me a deadbeat, but I didn’t think I was that bad.  Sheesh ... Federal Credit Union Platinum Visa Limit: $20,000 Thoughts: Always nice to have a credit union ... Platinum Priority Visa Limit: $50,000 Thoughts: Since this incident, BofA has been on my shyt list [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 11:12:43

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

by Mary Bush Almost ubiquitous in modern life, with most adults now having at least one open account, ... as a normal credit card, and in all the same outlets, as it will usually carry the Mastercard or Visa logo ... and other types of online transaction, it might even seem to be obligatory to have a credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 08:12:16

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

by Mary Bush Almost ubiquitous in modern life, with most adults now having at least one open account, ... as a normal credit card, and in all the same outlets, as it will usually carry the Mastercard or Visa logo ... and other types of online transaction, it might even seem to be obligatory to have a credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:18:30

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

by Mary Bush Almost ubiquitous in modern life, with most adults now having at least one open account, ... as a normal credit card, and in all the same outlets, as it will usually carry the Mastercard or Visa logo ... and other types of online transaction, it might even seem to be obligatory to have a credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:20:54

6 Situations Where I (Surprisingly) Don’t Need Cash

While there are certainly still many places where cash comes in handy, ... my credit card. It seems like you can’t escape the Visa or MasterCard logo these days — at least ... , it is hard to escape the domain of the credit card. Many, if not most, major airlines now accept credit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 12:00:19

What is PCI DSS Credit Card Compliance?

PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ... and just pay a fee per report. Some SSL certificate companies can scan your domain for free ... . This standard was developed back in 2004 by the main credit card companies like Visa and Master [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:00:23

AccountNow - Prepaid Visa Review

by Dan Moskel The AccountNow Visa is a prepaid credit card. You deposit funds into your account/card and then use your card to pay bills, make purchases and withdraw cash. This visa guarantees approval to everyone. It does not matter how bad your credit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 17:25:08

Beginning To Earn Rewards

Yesterday, I received an unusually good question: “Hi, Came a cross your site today it’s really great. I currently have two credit cards a Chase Rewards Visa Signature (3% on gas 1% everything else ... year free and a credit of 50,000 MR points if we spend 500 on the card by Jan 31. Those 50,000 would [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 23:17:29

And yet another sale

Jen at MOMSPatterns is running a quick sale -- 30% off any ONE order valid now until midnight, December 30, ... most major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express) for everyone's convenience! I can't get over the ruffled collar on this dress. So gorgeous and elegant. Too bad the lady [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 15:44:03

Nokia Standard Chartered VISA Card pays your phone bill, and more!

This is not the first time we’ve seen interesting partnerships between banks and technology companies. Back then, Blizzard released the World of Warcraft VISA card that allows rebates to additional ... are as good as cash in my opinion. Instead of charging your credit card to additional air miles or gas, why [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 12:09:23

Adobe’s shitty Flash ordering shit system = FAIL

I just tried to order an upgrade of Dreamweaver CS4 from Adobe’s absolutely rubbish online ordering system ... t have to go and get my credit card.” Yes, the fact that I don’t have to leave my desk and walk 10ft to get my credit card has lost MasterCard and Visa the business. PayPal wins because I know my username [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 12:49:40

No Credit Mastercard

Establishments around the globe take both types of no credit Mastercard and although Visa appeared to have a greater number places it could be used, ... bad credit issues, they won’t care about which type of credit card they are granted ... regularly, they will begin to see an improvement in their credit history. With this type [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 03:41:42

Reality-Defying Futurama Flying Car For Sale On Amazon For A Mere $50,000! [Novelties]

Good news everyone! A recently-launched merchant on Amazon — named Jetson — is offering the "Futurama Flying Car" for the bargain price of only $50, ... up for the Amazon Visa credit card after we added it to our cart - talk about a deal! Hold on, our Nigerian ... .. No more bloody traffic! I cant say a bad thing about it.. It also is compatible with my [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 20:00:00

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