Is ‘Occupy’ Debit Card Bad For The 99%?
A rundown of the prepaid debit card inspired by Occupy Wall Street. At first blush, it may seem like the most incongruous marketing opportunity since celebrity chef Paula Deen endorsed diabetes drugs....
View ArticleWhen Not To Pay Off Your High-Interest Credit Card Debt
No one likes carrying high-interest credit card debt, but there are circumstances when paying it off right away can be a big mistake. A common question I hear from my financial planning clients is,...
View Article7 Reasons Your Credit Card Can Be Declined
You often can take steps beforehand to avoid the embarrassment of a rejected transaction. Hopefully this has never happened to you: You hand your credit card to a sales clerk to make a purchase then...
View ArticleThe Greatest, Most Underused Credit Card Perk
Price matching is not a new credit card perk, but it’s one that consumers often overlook — potentially forgoing $1,000 or more in holiday savings. Some call it price matching, some call it a price...
View Article5 Credit Cards That Make Shopping Extra Rewarding
By most indications, this is going to be a tough holiday-shopping season, as consumers tighten their budgets for gifts, décor, greeting cards and overall holiday cheer. But if you use plastic rather...
View ArticleP.F. Chang’s Restaurants Hit With Data Breach
Data from 33 restaurants were hacked between October and June, company says. People hungry for chicken lettuce wraps may have gotten more than they bargained for, as P.F. Chang’s is officially...
View ArticleWatch Out For Credit Cards Issued By Retailers
You’re checking out at a store, and the cashier says, “You could save 15% today if you sign up for our credit card.” What do you do? “Say no, thanks,” says CreditCards.com senior industry analyst Matt...
View Article4 Times When It’s OK To Max Out Credit Cards
We all know that getting into credit card debt is a bad idea. Most cards charge double-digit interest rates, so carrying a balance from month to month can get seriously expensive. But credit card debt...
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5 Top Credit Cards With Benefits
These are the 5 best credit cards that basically pay you to shop and travel. The post 5 Top Credit Cards With Benefits appeared first on Liberty Investor™.
View ArticleWhat Paying With Plastic Says About You
There’s a growing generation gap when it comes to using plastic for purchases under $5. Ways that Boomers show their age: wearing sensible shoes, relying on reading glasses and paying for a cup of...
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5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Data Breaches
Retailing hacking isn't going away so why not learn to keep your personal information safe. The post 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Data Breaches appeared first on Liberty Investor™.
View ArticleWant A Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Just Ask
About two-thirds of card holders who requested a lower interest rate received it, a survey shows. Many credit card holders who request lower interest rates or a break on late payment fees on their...
View ArticleAvoiding Credit Mistakes 20-somethings Make
The world of credit and finances can be daunting when you’re in your 20s and just setting out on your own. Many of us tend to avoid those areas of our lives that are a bit scary, but keep in mind that...
View ArticleFear Of Credit Card Fraud Tops Terrorism
As the holidays approach, more and more consumers are clutching their purses and wallets. But that anxiety has little to do with budgetary constraints. In fact, according to a recent Gallup spending...
View ArticleHow Not To Get Bullied On Retail Credit Cards
I hate bullies, even when they offer discounts. You probably get this pitch from your retailers all the time: Sign up for our credit/debit cards and we’ll give you an instant discount! Nobody I know...
View ArticleMobile Wallets: A Smart Way To Pay?
pple Pay may be getting a lot of buzz, but the act of waving your smartphone at the register to make a payment is old news. Some Android smartphones have had the ability to transmit payments at the...
View ArticleCredit Cards: From Stripe To Chip
Major data breaches keep piling up. So some banks are issuing cards equipped with microchips in advance of the industrywide October 2015 deadline to shift from magnetic-stripe to chip cards. Chip cards...
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Credit Cards Can Be Stolen Right Under Your Nose
Keep this in mind: Thieves steal credit and debit cards all the time without taking the physical card. The post Credit Cards Can Be Stolen Right Under Your Nose appeared first on Liberty...
View ArticleWatch Out For Credit Cards Issued By Retailers
You’re checking out at a store, and the cashier says, “You could save 15% today if you sign up for our credit card.” What do you do? “Say no, thanks,” says CreditCards.com senior industry analyst Matt...
View Article4 Times When It’s OK To Max Out Credit Cards
We all know that getting into credit card debt is a bad idea. Most cards charge double-digit interest rates, so carrying a balance from month to month can get seriously expensive. But credit card debt...
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