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Prepaid credit cards resolve many problems

March 7th, 2012 admin No Comments »

Prepaid credit cardsMany people who travel abroad for their holidays are invited to grab a prepaid credit card with them to manage their holiday spending. There are many benefits of prepaid credit cards when traveling.

The most important advantage is safety. There is no need for vacationers to carry money on him. Unfortunately, it might be the case if the person robbed or assaulted. In such a situation, the person will find it very difficult to prove the amount of money that was stolen or lost or stolen. Full Article

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How Credit Card Marketing Impacts Our Choices

February 29th, 2012 Ryan Parker No Comments »

Ask anyone in the field of marketing and they will tell you that
our decisions are based upon more than what we perceive. Color, product placement, smell and visual appeal all factor into the bottom line when we choose one item over another. That being said, what could possibly influence our decision when it comes to something as mundane as a credit card? Choosing a credit card may not be as exciting as shopping for a new car, but the factors that impact our choices are similar in both cases. It should come as no surprise that credit card companies target us, but you may be surprised to find out how:

How Marketing Impacts You

At most large companies, market researchers look for techniques that will produce the best results when a customer is shopping for their product; while behavioral scientists examine why customers do what they do.

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Ask Creditnet: How Fast Should I Pay Off My Car Loan?

February 16th, 2012 Ryan Parker No Comments »

Dear Creditnet: I want to improve my credit scores, but the only type of credit I have at the moment is a car loan. I haven’t used credit cards in years.

I have the ability to pay off my car loan early and save money on interest, but should I keep making payments for the entire life of loan to help boost my credit scores? I know that making more payments over time is probably better for my scores, but the interest rate on this loan is really high.

Answer: I never recommend staying in debt simply for the benefit of your credit scores. If you can pay off the auto loan early, do it and don’t look back. Saving as much money as possible on interest is more important.

Meanwhile, what you should be focusing on is improving your credit scores through the responsible use of credit cards. Unl

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You can find a great credit card for your specific purposes

February 10th, 2012 admin No Comments »

Credit cardsThe use of credit cards has become a lifestyle for many people. Buy has never been more convenient than a simple slide of the card and a signature. For as long as you’re careful in your purchases and religious in your monthly payments, then using credit cards is a more efficient and convenient shopping. Consumers are always looking for the best credit card for them and with the multitude of cards available today, an overview of these cards is beneficial to consumers to help choose the card most appropriate to meet purchasing needs. Full Article

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Card.io – Scan and Charge Credit Cards on Your Smartphone

January 18th, 2012 Ryan Parker No Comments »

Leaps in technology generally don’t obliterate older methods overnight. As you might imagine, there are often transitional developments which help to act as bridges from one generation of technology to another.

We’re currently seeing this take place in the auto industry as we work to move away from fossil fuels and into something more sustainable. Likewise, we’re seeing a huge transition take place in the credit card industry. Soon, NFC chips will most likely replace our current standard wallets. But until that shift actually occurs, we’ll continue to see technologies like Square and Card.io become transitional players in the industry.

You’ve probably heard of Square before, but the latest to hit the market is the lesser-known Card.io. Much like

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A lot of useful tips about credit cards using

January 12th, 2012 admin No Comments »

credit cards usingOnly you decide if credit card are a blessing to your finances and a salvation for your lifestyle. However, you need to be attentive because if it is not handled with care it can become a liability, especially if you find it so convenient and easy to use, you lose control of your expenses. This little research will help you understand how you can use your credit card so it works to your wallet and not against you.

Using a credit card has definite benefits. Full Article

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Citi ThankYou Preferred Card $500 Bonus is Back

December 31st, 2011 Ryan Parker No Comments »

Citi ran a great promotion in October on a few sites, including Creditnet, which ended up only lasting a few weeks before it was pulled offline. Well, it’s back!

The Citi ThankYou Preferred Card is once again offering new cardholders the opportunity to earn up to 50,000 bonus points during the first year of use.  If you want to read all the details about the pros and cons of this credit card, check out my original post:  Citi ThankYou Preferred Card Review: 50,000 Bonus Promotion.  For a brief update, read on.

The reason this card offer is worth mentioning again is because we frankly don’t see many no annual fee credit cards that come along offering $500 bonuses.  I tho

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How to survive in modern wild world of credit cards

December 19th, 2011 admin No Comments »

credit cardsDo you mention sometimes, that the market of credit cards looks like tropic jungle? This allegory learn us how to deal with credit cards. We know what to expect, but we look around as unfortunate victims until it happens. Then we complain that we knew what to expect and should have done something to prevent it. Yes, if the credit cards had teeth we really need to fight in jungles. The difference is this particular breed of sharks continue to nibble your money until you chewed into financial ruin if you’re not careful. Full Article

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