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Not all credit cards have rewards programs, but if you’re lucky enough to hold a credit card that does, you can take advantage of some pretty interesting rewards. Imagine earning free travel opportunities, concert tickets, a flat-screen television, or even help with your college tuition, mortgage payment or retirement fund. Before you sign up for a rewards program, you should check the facts, look at the interest rate and compare yearly membership fees.

When times are hard, those who prey on the financially stressed seem to multiple. Unfortunately, the current global economic situation has created a ripe breeding ground for credit card fraud. According to the Wall Street Journal, attempted credit card fraud was up 35% in April, in terms of dollar value. That compared to the same […]

Finances can be a precarious thing, even at the best of times. With the current uncertainties of the global economy, some credit card companies are taking steps to protect themselves. You need to keep a close eye on your accounts, because they decisions could affect your personal financial situation. In some cases, credit cards are […]

The pandemic has thrown the economy into almost unprecedented levels of uncertainty. To compensate for factors like higher unemployment and increased lending risk, many banks have tightened up their purse strings. It’s now a bit more difficult to get approved for any kind of loan or credit. That’s bad news if you’re looking for a […]