The Lowdown on Wired Plastic

Wired Plastic is the brand name of one of the most rewarding prepaid debit cards out there. Unlike credit cards, there is no debt involved when purchases are charged to a debit card ... with features like online account management, automated monthly payment systems, a point-collecting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:46:02

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My Imaginary Vacation and Holiday Cheer

I’m officially on vacation this week and next… although I’m not exactly sure what that looks like when you don’t have a 9-5 job anymore! ... a reader, pointing out tips for the unemployed. Canadian Readers I often get questions about credit card ... credit cards: Top Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada Best Free Canadian Rewards Credit Card Award Goes to… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 14:29:40

How to Lose (Reward) Points

Getty Images Reward programs: toasted or offering toasters? The Journal’s Jane J. Kim on vanishing credit-card rewards programs: Under pressure to cut costs and bolster profits ... -earned points: Rule No. 1. Miss a payment. Credit-card issuers are increasingly worried about rising [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:11:05

Cash in those bank rewards travel points!

Kudos to the Wall Street Journal for pointing out yesterday an important side effect of the financial problems of Citigroup and other banks: Credit-card rewards programs are vanishing, especially for travel. On March 1, Citibank will make a key change to its ThankYou Rewards program for its credit-card holders. You'll have to spend [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:57:23

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