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

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Is A Poor Credit Mastercard Getting You Down?

by Kurt Russel There are now thousands of credit cards swamping the marketplace and even when you have a poor credit score, you can still apply for a small number. Nonetheless, people who are in a bad credit predicament ... to supplying a credit card. Obviously your main concern will be, what ensures a poor credit Mastercard a better [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:38:03

Banking From A Banker

A long time ago, I had written a note about some banking tips, seeing as how I’m a banker myself ... with countless fees, I feel a little pity for them since they don’t know how to handle a debit card ... for you from your bank, even though it wasn’t your check that was bad. This leads me to… - Always try [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 16:56:05

Why Is It Essential To Have A Good Credit Score?

by Jason Bishop A healthy credit score is principal in our financially driven order ... are entirely wiped clean, an individual can begin obtaining a no credit or bad credit Master Card ... . This will enable you to use your credit card to purchase luxury items like holidays. There are free ways [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:41:17

The Reality of Prepaid Credit Cards

The Reality of Prepaid Credit Cards Prepaid credit cards are great for those who find it difficult to control their spending habits. They have a limit imposed by the cardholder that is solely determined by how much money they load onto it. If the person does not have money to load onto the card, then they wont be able to use the card. In short, by the time a prepaid card is used, the bill is already paid. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 09:06:32

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

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: 2009-01-02 08:54:39

Of MBA, Hope & Construction Workers

It has been a crazy week. Our to-do list just gets longer and longer. We win some, we lose some. We await the results of the visa application gingerly.CATSFinally, blood was drawn from both cats. I think having an experienced vet with cats of his own do it helps. Even though they were visibly [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 06:05:00

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

0 Apr Credit Card

If you do not keep a very close watch on your credit card fees, you could end up paying hundreds of dollars per years without evern realizing it ... of credit cards options. 0 Apr Credit Card MasterCard credit cards are poised to take their place as the preeminent credit card to own next to Visa and Amex. Many people are rejected after filling [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 01:53:52

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

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: 2009-01-02 08:53:58

Do You Really Need A Credit Card?

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: 2009-01-05 08:13:50

“Murphy’s Law” By JimMurphy

“Murphy’s Law” By JimMurphy The Bear on Sep 21 2008 | Filed under: Culture, Politics Hello once again from the Concho Valley Association of Vast Conspiratorial Jingoistic Gun Clingers. Did you ever have a morning which made you feel like a 170 pound high school running back? Well I did this morning right here in San Angelo, Texas [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 12:30:30

The things i do when i am bored...

Oh I may have just taken myself to a whole new level of oddness. So i have to fill you in on the whole story. Ok So, this guy came into the store yesterday to give me info about his credit card company and why we should switch. I will call him Visa. So visa is cute, and funny and ironic enough has my same [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 17:22:00

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

Economization

There are times that I feel like Lucy Ricardo, but unfortunately it's never while I'm looking in the mirror ... alarm my husband.  Last week it was when the Visa bill arrived in the mail and I remembered ... for that kind of language between adults, but whatever.  Apparently, the economy is in bad shape [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 07:37:00

Catching Up

So.  I should really go over what I have accomplished last year (and this year, to date) in my quest to become debt-free. I managed to totally clear up my credit card debt, and, to my surprise, when I sent for my free annual credit reports, and ordered my FICO scores, I found that it had improved, over the time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:41:49

My Wild Bangkok Adventure

By Jean E. Rolles (Ed. Note: After the EWC’s recent alumni conference in Bali several members of the Center community experienced unanticipated travel adventures as a result of the protests at the Bangkok airport. EWC Board of Governors member Jean Rolles posted this account of her overland exploits on the website of Outrigger Enterprises, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 19:08:45

More from the Front Lines of the Financial Crisis

In its latest economic outlook, Merrill Lynch economists "worry about inflation, or more precisely," a lack of it. From crashing global equity markets, falling commodity prices, rising unemployment, stagnant wages, over-indebted households, declining production, the continuing housing crisis, and more [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:11:27

This and That: Thanksgiving Edition

Freelance work has slowed down this week due to the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend ... that will allow my clients to pay by credit card. It will cost me a bit in bank fees but it will make me look ... deadlines. The bad news is I’ve been so busy tunneling through papers that I’ve barely drawn anything [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:55:19

A Not-So-Subtle Plea to Southwest Airlines

To my dear friends at Southwest,I like you guys. A lot. I'm an avid Rapid Rewards member, I fly your airline forsaking all others ( ... one). But for the love of Herb, will you please stop sending me Southwest Visa card offers? Please? Continue sending drink coupons, but please stop the Visa card offers.You see, a few years ago, maybe ten [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:15:00

SPAMfighter News - 4 new articles

Here are the latest updates for raplist.antispamsite@blogger.com "SPAMfighter News" - 4 new articles Utahns Alerted of Phishing E-mail Spoofing U.S ... expanded underground economy trading spam, phishing software, identity theft data and credit card ... that he/she needs to register for an application called "Verified by Visa" and gives personal account [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 09:15:00

Best Global Brands survey: Top 100

Google has made it’s debut in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands top ten this year, but has failed to knock Coca-Cola from its top spot ... to the credit crunch and drop in mortgage lending. However, some strong industry leaders have survived such as HSBC (27) and credit card companies Visa (a new entrant to the list at 100) and American [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 10:25:15

Taking The Pulse (Guest Voice)

To some Americans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might be the names of candy or a hamburger ... . There is probably more bad news to come before the entire story is out. But, finally getting the whole truth, no matter how bad, is when things have a chance at turning around because [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 17:48:49

What Is A Poor Credit Mastercard?

by David Joiner These days in spite of a poor credit rating it is still feasible for a person to obtain a credit card from the mass that presently ... is more about which one you should apply for - a Visa card or a poor credit Mastercard? In the past ... exist in this competitive market. Still, the two credit card companies in general, best [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 20:29:21

The Requirement For A Poor Credit Mastercard?

by Lewis Arbour In these current times irrespective of whether you have a bad credit score it is still feasible for a person to obtain a credit card ... a bad credit predicament will find that Mastercard and Visa are the two finance companies most likely ... is more about which one you should choose - a Visa credit card or a poor credit Mastercard? Even [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 14:05:47

Online Payment and “convenience charges”

I just spent an hour in the University Cashier’s office to do my semi-annual give-a-big-chunk-of-my-paycheck-back-to-my-employer dance ... in the known universe here. It seems that the University is the only one who doesn’t accept a Visa credit card. Diner’s is good, though. (Go figure. Who accepts that card?) Credit cards are not accepted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 23:39:59

When Your Couch Is on Order and the Company Goes Bankrupt

Maybe they’ll become collector’s items, my coffee table from Bombay Co., some old bedside tables from Scan ... if a company is on the brink. Whenever possible, protect yourself by using a credit card to pay deposits. And don’t rush to pay off that card balance, especially if you’re buying furniture that won’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 03:11:26

The Beginner’s Mail Order Business Guide

No claim is made that the steps outlined would be successful for someone else.? Each individual should obtain whatever professional advice may be necessary for his particular operation. INTRODUCTION The following is designed to provide a check list for new entrants into the mail order field [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:10:12

Secured Cards - does it make sense to have one?

Secured cards are generally a sensible choice for people who can’t get regular credit cards because of a bad credit history.  A secured card looks and works just like a regular credit card, but to get one you must make ... .  You can then get a Visa or MasterCard from the bank as long as you leave your deposit there.  If you fail to pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:30:33

Seven of my favorite ways to save money on driving expenses — and one I don’t use

My tachometer, my friend.  Not all vehicles have one of these but it is a helpful monitor of gas consumption ... me about 7-8 seconds to turn the ignition on and get it back into gear. A good gas credit card.  Like my standby the Chase PerfectCard™ Mastercard®, or the Discover® OpenRoad(SM) Card, or the BP Visa® Card [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 05:56:15

Bank Temporarily Bans Signature Debit, Mandates PIN to Reduce Threat!

It's true!  Without even realizing what they're saying, a financial institution in Illinois, has "eliminated" ... will continue to "earn rewards" since the bank is "forcing" them to use their PIN?   Credit Card Scam ... pay at the pump privileges for their cardholders and has temporarily barred it's card holders [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:41:00

Homeowners Protection Act of 1998

last submission. They claim on the website that it may take 1-2 days to respond. Obviously, they’re late ... . And that would have gone onto a credit card, I’d think… And the term “chargeback” really makes it sound like a credit card transaction or something. My checking account is just that — a checking [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 09:29:24

How I got a new Dyson vacuum for $92

Around our house, Mr. Cheap does the vacuuming. For about a year, ... . But I felt a little bad thinking a vacuum cleaner would be his only Christmas present, and even ... , but multiple coupons per visit — so that technique might be worth a try.) Turned in my Visa Rewards [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 09:45:59

Is It Really a “Wall Street Bailout?”

The popular buzz phrase in the media - particularly the non-financial media - about the $700-plus billion dollar rescue plan is “Wall Street bailout ... to buy bad mortgage-related assets from the books of Wall Street firms.   That may ease ... the country to transfer the risk of non-payment and make bad mortgage loans.   No one was minding the store [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 00:39:17

Looking Back - 2008 Data Breaches

Hurray, another end of the year list. This one though (from Bank Info Security) is not reviewing the top movies, songs, celebrities but, the miserable failures in data security of 2008. With nine more days until the end of 2008, this post could be pre-mature. Data breach threats show no regard for end of the year holiday parties and frivolities [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 19:10:00

Viking Global. Global macro funds seek to find investments in whatever market they can gain an edge, whether it be equities, bonds, currencies, debt, commodities, and more. So, keep in mind that these equity positions only represent a portion of the fund's overall holdings [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:01:00

Why You Should Never Live On Cash

From Now On, You’ll Learn To Live On Cash If you’ve ever watched the show, Till Debt Do Us Part, then you’ll know that the host, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, ... or parents will tell you the same thing - Credit Cards are bad, learn to live on cash. While this maybe ... Cost You Money Whenever possible, I will charge everything I buy on a Credit Card. The main [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:19:00

NEW ARRIVALS/RESTOCKS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

NEW ARRIVALS AND RESTOCKS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5thanks for looking.as the year begins to wind down, the deluge of new titles intensifies… i know i say this A LOT, but there are SO MANY excellent releases in this week, it’s hard to know where to start. as so happens, the top picks is as good a place as any… check em out: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 15:05:00

An Era Of Re-Regulation? Progressives Shouldn't Celebrate Too Soon

So, deregulation in America is supposed to have died last week? Not so fast. Laissez faire, historically, is one of those economic notions that's sort of like Jason in those bad splatter movies -- it keeps coming back.I don't doubt that, no matter which candidate is elected [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 05:45:00

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

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

Economic and Investing Forecast for 2009: 10 Charts Showing no Economic Rebound in 2009.

Today the ADP National Employment Report stated that private sector jobs fell by a much larger than expected 693,000 in December.  This report stunned on the downside and is a prelude to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics report which comes out on Friday.  The market also suffered its worst one day since early December [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:01:43

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

Online Payment Systems: The Missed Opportunity

For the past few years online advertising has been the de-facto monetization mechanism for online businesses that do not sell physical goods ... on Your Site In order to accept a credit card on your site, you need two things. 1) a merchant account ... your business and some bank that enables the flow of money from customer’s say VISA card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:48:15

Credit Cards - Why Prepay?

With prepaid credit cards, you get the practicality of plastic while choosing exactly how much debt to charge ... charges whatsoever. Got kids? A prepaid credit card makes a great instructional tool and present. Buy ... , and change them any time you need to. There are many prepaid credit cards on the market these days [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:59:56

How to Get Credit in a Bad Economy

If you’ve been impacted by a bad economy or never took the opportunity to establish your credit when it was easy to do, ... card or applied for a car loan doesn’t have bad credit. That person is untried – he has no credit ... and Bad Credit When someone overextends himself and ends up with blights on his credit, he has earned [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 15:06:42

What’s Next: Credit Card Debt Crisis?

So what caused people with large credit card debts to get into that position in the first place anyway? Instant satisfaction? Shopping temptations? ... What’s Next: Credit Card Debt Crisis? Related Articles:Good and Bad Credit Card DebtQantas Frequent ... their jobs, they will not be able to pay their credit card bills either. And the banks will be back [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 10:06:55

The Total Money Makeover A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

The Total Money Makeover A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave ... what you make, Throw away your credit cards, Don’t trust any loan consolidation, Car loans are a joke ... are a risky Rent-to-own stores are scams Get Rich Quick schemes are scams Don’t loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:03:16

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