Having your credit card stolen is inconvenient. But not only that, it can also result in you being the victim of identity theft and credit card fraud. Of course, you should make sure the credit cards in your purse or wallet are well protected in case they ever do fall into the wrong hands, but… Continue Reading
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5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Credit Score
It’s January, which means you are probably well on your way to upholding those New Year’s resolutions that you made a few weeks ago. The start of a New Year is always a great time to start thinking about the future. Perhaps 2013 is the year you want to apply for a credit card, get… Continue Reading
Balance Transfer credit cards: You’re ticket to no interest (ever)
This guest post was written by Jason Bushey. Jason runs the day to day operations at Creditnet.com Long ago, before I had much use for credit or any personal finance expertise whatsoever, I had a friend who was studying to be an accountant. I’m not really sure how the topic came up, but at some… Continue Reading
Getting My American Express Gold Card Annual Fee Waived
I remember recently that it was about a year since I signed up for the American Express Gold Card. The sole reason I signed up for the card was the 50,000 bonus points I received (their deals change all the time) and I knew I would be going on a trip this year so I… Continue Reading
Working your Way out of a Bad Credit Situation
If you are struggling with bad credit, take some comfort in the fact you are not alone. Recent statistics suggest that 25% of all Americans are in a bad credit situation. Do not despair though, as there are many ways you can rebuild your credit score. Using a credit card designed especially for bad credit,… Continue Reading
A History of Credit Cards
Credit cards are an extremely popular way of paying for goods, and they’re now held by millions of people all over the world. However, you might be surprised to find out just how old the concept is, and who developed it. The credit card was not conceived by a banker or a businessman – it… Continue Reading
