Often times, the more purchases you make with your credit card, the better the rewards are. But, that doesn’t mean all purchases should be done with your credit card. For example, utility bills. Many utility companies will allow you to link your card to your account so you can make payments easily and automatically. It…
Although credit cards can be a great convenience to have, there are some things most companies do that are a downright headache for consumers. A prime example is billing disputes. If after looking over your bill, you decide that you want to dispute a transaction, there can be a lot of back and forth with…
It can be hard to resist a 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. For one, you should only sign up for it when it really counts. That would be when…
With identity theft running rampant, it’s important to be on your toes when it comes to your credit. You need to be aware of what lines of credit are being opened in your name, including credit cards. Finding out if and when a person has opened a line of credit in your name can be…
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. Did you know that as the customer they actually want to keep you satisfied? You’ll be surprised to what they may agree to, if…
We’re living in a gig economy where many people work on the side in addition to a full-time position. Perhaps you’re an Uber drive on the side or you host people through Airbnb on weekends. Regardless of what you do, you might get stressed out over tax season where you lose out on potential deductions.…
These days, almost everyone has a credit card. And why not? They help you build your credit score and can help you with a monetary push. But since so many people have and use credit cards every single day, that also makes them vulnerable to scams. With that in mind, here are a few ways…
Unfortunately, even after you die, your credit card debt and the interest that goes with it won’t follow you to the grave. Once someone dies, their debt becomes the responsibility of their estate. When that happens, interest doesn’t stop accumulating. And if the person who passes has a co-signer, the debt will become theirs and…
The prevalence of credit cards means convenience for consumers, but it also means the development of credit card scams, many of which can lead to identify theft and financial disaster. Read on to learn what fraud looks like and how you can prevent it from happening to you. Image via Flickr/GotCredit Continue to original source.
The prevalence of credit cards means convenience for consumers, but it also means the development of credit card scams, many of which can lead to identify theft and financial disaster. Read on to learn what fraud looks like and how you can prevent it from happening to you. Image via Flickr/GotCredit Continue to original source.