Credit Cards

Looking for a low interest credit card? You’re not alone. If you can get approved for a low interest credit card, you aren’t haggled with high interest every time you use your card. Low interest credit cards are great for large purchases that you want to be able to pay back gradually over time. There...

As a credit customer, it’s easy to feel like your credit card company is a dictatorship. Whatever they say goes and you’re lucky you’ve even been allowed to use “their” credit.  The truth is, most credit card companies aren’t operated that way at all. As the customer, they actually want to keep you satisfied. You’ll...

In part 1 and part 2 of Making The Most Of Your Retail Credit Card, We covered the importance of not using your card for financing. We also covered when the most ideal time is to sign up for a card. In part 3, we cover the added benefits stores may offer exclusively to its...

In part 1 of Making The Most Of Your Retail Credit Card, we discussed the benefits of signing up for store credit cards when you’re making a big purchase. In part 2, we share why you shouldn’t use your store credit card to finance purchases. You don’t want to finance purchases on your retail card...

When you’re at the checkout line at your favorite store, it may be hard to resist the store credit card offer. At first they may seem wonderful with all of the savings they promise, but there are cons to having one that every shopper should look out for. The good news is if you plan...

Thinking of traveling during the winter holidays? Summer is the perfect time to sign up for a new travel credit card. Signing up months in advance is a great way to soak up bonus benefits including points for flight travel. Planning ahead at least five months gives you time to receive the card, and use...

In part 1 and part 2 of Common Credit Card Questions People Wonder About, we covered various topics ranging from cosigning and interest fees to annual fees and debt elimination. In the final installment, we’re going to cover three more issues people wonder about. Is it a good idea to carry a balance?  You should...

The internet is full of information about credit cards, yet people still wonder what the best choice is for them. In Part 1 of Common Credit Card Questions People Wonder About, we went over whether card holders should close out accounts or ditch cards with annual fees. In part 2, we’ll cover more questions people...

No matter how much information is out there about credit cards, there still seems to be many unanswered questions people have about them. Here are 3 common credit card questions people wonder about:      Should I get a card with an annual fee? – Because there are so many awesome fee-free credit cards on the...

Wondering how many credit cards you should have? Well, that depends on who you ask. Some financial experts say zero….as in none. Others say as many as you can handle. However, the question may not be how many you can handle, but more so what kinds of cards you should carry. Co-founder of credit.com, Adam...