Well, it’s a new year, and with it comes an all new credit card from Discover. A light blue one with no numbers on the front. Oooh… What’s it called you ask? It’s called “Discover it,” and essentially replaces the existing Discover More card. What Discover it Offers Discover it wants to make you like… Continue reading The Discover it Credit Card Review: Stack Your Cash Back via ShopDiscover
Introducing the Apple Credit Card? Finally!
First there was the Google credit card, and now there’s an Apple credit card? Not so fast folks – this is more of a “what if” scenario. And one credit card comparison company had some fun with the idea in a recent infographic. Their infographic is essentially a play on Apple’s many product launches, and… Continue reading Introducing the Apple Credit Card? Finally!
Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard Offers 60k Bonus Points, Double Miles
A new competitor has just entered the ultra-competitive travel rewards credit card space. I’m referring to the “Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard,” issued by you guessed it, Barclays Bank. Talk about a mouthful. Not sure why they had to include both “plus” and “elite” in the title, but I suppose they want you to… Continue reading Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard Offers 60k Bonus Points, Double Miles
The Citi AAdvantage Credit Card: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Miles
When I think about travel rewards credit cards, one of the first that always comes to mind is the “Citi AAdvantage” card. I remember my dad held the card in his wallet for years, and used it many a time to travel throughout the world, always for free, and often in Business Class, all thanks… Continue reading The Citi AAdvantage Credit Card: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Miles
Upromise World MasterCard: The Highest Cash Back Out There
In the credit card world, it seems we’re always chasing after more cash back. And it appears as if the new Upromise World MasterCard is now one of the frontrunners. First things first, this credit card is offered by Barclaycard in conjunction with Sallie Mae, the largest and most well known provider of student loans.… Continue reading Upromise World MasterCard: The Highest Cash Back Out There
Maxing Out Your Credit Card Can Be Nearly as Bad as a Missed Payment
Credit cards are powerful financial tools, but also require a lot of responsibility. After all, they are often a key credit-building block for consumers, even though you don’t technically need a credit card to build credit (thanks Dave Ramsey). For this reason, and many others, it’s important to manage your credit card(s) sensibly, making on-time… Continue reading Maxing Out Your Credit Card Can Be Nearly as Bad as a Missed Payment
The Credit Score Impact of a Missed Credit Card Payment
To miss a credit card payment is to be human, as the saying goes. Okay, that’s not really a saying, but I think most of us have missed a payment at least once in our lives. For some, it’s learning a lesson, while for others it may just be out of necessity. Heck, there are… Continue reading The Credit Score Impact of a Missed Credit Card Payment
Are Credit Cards Going to Be Obsolete Soon?
With all the new technology being introduced to the world, one has to wonder if seemingly ancient plastic credit cards are on their way out, for good. After all, they haven’t changed a whole lot over the past couple decades. We’re still carrying around rectangular pieces of plastic in our wallets that contain 15 or… Continue reading Are Credit Cards Going to Be Obsolete Soon?
U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card Review
If you’re looking for something a little different in the credit card department, you may want to consider the “U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card.” If for some reason you haven’t heard of U.S. Bank, don’t fret. They are the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Okay, enough of… Continue reading U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card Review
Introductory APR: Why Do Credit Card Issuers Offer It?
When searching for an appropriate credit card, there’s plenty to take note of to ensure you get what you’re looking for. Or better yet, what you need. One of the most important features of a credit card is the APR, or annual percentage rate. Put simply, the APR is the interest rate for your shiny… Continue reading Introductory APR: Why Do Credit Card Issuers Offer It?