Why It Is Important To Do Credit Card Comparison Shopping

There are many reasons why people get and use credit cards. Using a credit card wisely can help you improve your credit rating, allowing you to finance cars, and homes, and good credit is often an important factor for renting a home or apartment. Credit card companies report directly to these credit bureaus, whether it [...]

December 17, 2010 • Tags: Card, Credit Card • Posted in: Credit Cards • No Comments

What Good Is A High Credit Score If You Can’t Get A Credit Card?!

A few month ago, TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington ranted on TechCrunch about how his applications for an American Express credit card were repeatedly denied, despite his “good/excellent” credit rating of 748. After the post was published and received hundreds of comments, Tweets, and a healthy helping of buzz, an American Express representative called Arrington and [...]

December 11, 2010 • Tags: Card, Credit Card • Posted in: Credit Cards • No Comments

Cash, Points, or Miles: Which Rewards Credit Card is King?

Whenever you’re presented with credit card offers, whether through the mail or online, there is always a selling point from the issuer. Some cards reward points for every purchase that can later be redeemed for merchandise while others can hook consumers via travel rewards and free flights around the world. However, there’s always been, and [...]

December 2, 2010 • Tags: Card, Credit Card • Posted in: Credit Cards • No Comments

Business ExtrAA Corporate Platinum Card

Take to the skys with the American Express “Business ExtrAA Corporate Platinum Card.” American Express and American Airlines have collaborated to bring you their latest card for mid-sized companies seeking to balance comfort, ease and productivity. Cutting back corporate expenses, the “Business ExtrAA Corporate Platinum Card” offers amazing benefits. For starters, you get one American [...]

Control Your Budget – With A Little Help From Your Credit Card

In the near future, you may no longer be able to blame your debit or credit cards for that gaping hole in your monthly budget. As the New York Times reports, MasterCard and Citigroup have teamed up to present consumers with a new type of credit card that helps monitor your spending. These cards will [...]

November 2, 2010 • Tags: Card, Credit Card • Posted in: Credit Cards • No Comments