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Jeremy SimonLooking for stories about credit scoring, economic data or card crime? Then keep an eye out for my articles and blogs, which frequently focus on those topics. I've been with CreditCards.com since June 2006, working as a staff reporter and steadily increasing my knowledge of payment cards and personal debt. I've learned a lot and continue to do so, having only gotten myself a credit card a few years back. A Texas transplant enjoying live music, barbecue and everything else Austin has to offer, I spent most of my formative years in the Northeast. I graduated with an English degree from Vassar College, before taking a job with Thomson Financial in New York City, where I wrote about stock markets from the same building where Bud Fox worked in "Wall Street" (he strolled through the lobby, that is). Since moving to Austin, my writing career has included an internship in the editorial department of Texas Monthly and the chance to tackle freelance assignments for several local publications. Writing for a consumer audience is key to what I do -- so don't hesitate to offer any suggestions or thoughts you may have!
Are you ready for Super Bowl XLIV? You may have the big screen TV, snacks and beer on hand, but you aren't truly ready for Sunday's football game until you're prepared for the commercials. While any credit card industry ads aren't likely to generate as much controversy as those starring a Mr. Tim Tebow, for example, if commercials from past Super Bowls are any guide, the latest crop of credit card commercials could still get viewers talking.
I'm very happy to say that my blog post, "Check your inbox for free TransUnion credit monitoring," has been included in the 241st edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted by My Journey to Millions.
This morning, I got an e-mail announcing that I had been awarded six months of free credit monitoring as the result of class action settlement with credit bureau TransUnion. Check your inbox -- you might have scored some free credit monitoring, too.
Are there words that, exhausted from overuse, should be retired at the end of each year? Mighty Bargain Hunter highlights such words for what he calls "parts-of-speech abuse" -- and has chosen that as the theme for the latest edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
Things may be busy this time of year, but as part of my New Year's goals, I've been making an extra effort to read about personal finance. If you're equally enthusiastic about your favorite PF bloggers, check out the recently posted Dec. 13 edition of the Carnival of 20-Something Finances, hosted by My Beauty and Fashion.
Payment cards can actually help you achieve those New Year's resolutions. Here's how.
It's been some time since I last updated you all on the must-have gadgets and gizmos related to credit cards. To make it up to you, ahead of the holidays, here are the latest payment card innovations -- in the form of a Square, Piece of Cake and a Nintendo controller.
With Thanksgiving just days away, the 232nd edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance is offering up some turkey day tips.
For nearly two years, news reports have chronicled New York City cab drivers' love-hate relationship with credit cards -- with an emphasis on the hate. In an abrupt shift, NYC cabbies are now confessing a change of heart toward plastic payments.
Although I knew cats have established a home on the Internet, I was shamefully unaware of the feline finance category -- until today
If you've tried everything to get your debt under control, it may be time to consider the Nothing Card.
You no longer have to reach the store register with merchandise in hand, only to be told your gift card has a zero balance: American Express, MasterCard and Visa now let gift cardholders check how much money is left on their plastic without leaving home
Holiday sales will be down this year, according to the leading retail trade association, with lackluster spending by consumers unlikely to get a boost from Christmas presents put on credit cards.
Some analysts predict that U.S. banks could find themselves in court -- forced to justify income earned from penalty fees.
In celebrations of canines everywhere, My Life ROI selected National Dog Week as the theme of the 224th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, and has included my blog post, "Did credit cards fund -- or foil -- latest terror plot?"
You've almost certainly read news reports on the alleged terrorist plot that took shape around the anniversary of Sept. 11, including details suggesting a link between the attack's funding and credit cards. But it also appears that aside from being aided by credit cards, the alleged terrorists may have also been undone by plastic.
Although you may have been hoping for an edition of Criminal Charges that focused on your run-of-the mill identity theft, this week's collection of card crime news items is anything but bland.
This Monday, Sept. 21 Taking Charge will host 223rd edition of the granddaddy of all personal finance blog carnivals, the named Carnival of Personal Finance. Do you blog on money topics? We'd love to see you bring us your A-material!
In this week's edition of Criminal Charges, the focus is on the females. We've got a collection of credit card crimes and identity thefts dominated by law-breaking ladies, including a debt collection worker who stole consumers' information, a legal secretary who used the firm's plastic to fund a trip for her male exotic dancer side business and a female prison inmate who got ripped off -- while behind bars.
This week's list of credit card crimes has gems involving corrupt government officials, a cab ride that turned really ugly and doll-loving card thieves.
This week's edition of Criminal Charges includes stories of colon cleansing and card skimming, pizza deliverymen and pimpin' videos.
In the near future, protecting your looks could be key to safeguarding your credit.
When visiting Iceland, be sure to bring a credit card -- and an iron stomach if you plan to try the fermented shark meat.
Credit card thieves apparently have little shame. In this week's collection of card fraud items, scammers show their willingness to steal from nearly anyone -- including abused children, deceased parents and Medicare -- if it gets them a (sometimes brief) taste of the good life.
Credit card fraud and identity theft is hardly an American phenomenon. Our latest roundup makes that abundantly clear, showcasing stories that involve (either directly or indirectly) the U.K., Turkey, Dubai, Libya and Australia, as well as various places throughout the United States.
Another week brings with it another assortment of credit card crime stories. This week, Criminal Charges includes tales of dumpster diving police, pizza-loving crooks and bigamy.
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