Archives for Credit Cards - Page 4
The Secret History of the Credit Card
I think I watch this Frontline series online about once a year, it is that good. Whether you think credit card debt is ok or not, or if you have…
How to Write Letters to Fix Your Credit Report
While I went through bankruptcy, I forced myself to understand what impact the credit score and report had on my life. I have never regretting understanding how those reports and…
Maxed Out – The Credit Crisis in America
I recently had the chance to watch Maxed Out the movie. It is a documentary about the deep dark journey into credit card debt faced by so many people in…
Tips for Dealing with a Stolen Credit or Bank Card
When I used to work in customer service it always used to amaze me when people on the phone would walk out to their cars to get their credit cards.…
Credit Cards: Beware of the Fine Print
Credit cards seems so straightforward on the surface, but a dizzying array of fine print details can make using yours more like running through a land mine laden field of…
Should You Choose Extended Payment Plan or Put on Credit Card?
I was recently signing up for a new program with one of my long term service providers. This person changed their offerings, pricing, and packaging so I had to do…
Twenty Bucks, Starbucks and Double Billed on MasterCard
'œRemain calm. All is well!' '“ Kevin Bacon in National Lampoon's Animal House Jeanine and I went to Atlanta for the weekend and here's my bean counting story: We bought…
Beating Post Holiday Buyer’s Remorse
If you're like millions of consumers who overstretched during the holiday purchase frenzy, you are starting to feel the pangs of buyer's remorse as the credit card bills start to…
Financial Resolutions for 2008, Part II
Last week I analyzed my 2008 financial plans in spending and saving. This week I want to look at the rest of the categories: debt, credit and career. Debt As…
How to Prevent Identity Theft
'œCleaning up after identity theft is a marathon, not a sprint. Prepare your mind accordingly.' '“ Frank Mellott In the United States, tomorrow is known as Black Friday, typically one…