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Rewards
In my excitement over the Emirate Islamic Bank's Skywards 100,000 bonus miles deal, I decided to go ahead and try to apply, only to discover that I've been duped.
In honor of this weekend's Super Bowl game, we've assembled a team drawn from dozens of the best players in the personal finance arena for the football-themed 189th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
Italian high fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has designed a snakeskin print credit card for his brand, which fits in flawlessly with his reputation of being a master with animal prints.
On this day in 1901, Walt Disney was born. In this week's credit card round-up, we celebrate Disney's hundreds of inspiring and heartwarming films that defined many of our childhoods.
If you travel with Continental Airlines, your flight just got a little cheaper. The airline announced Tuesday it will waive baggage fees for Continental Chase credit card and debit cardholders for the first piece of checked luggage.
What do you call a blog's first birthday? A blogiversary? A blirthday? Whatever it is, wish us a happy one. Taking Charge, the blog of the CreditCards.com editorial staff, published its first item a year ago today.
Citi’s rescue of Wachovia Bank this week raises questions about rewards points and what lies ahead for me and other Wachovia card users.
Those miles that you've been stockpiling by charging everything from a pack of gum to a flat-screen TV just got a little less valuable.
United States banks are busy promoting products and practices that (at first glance) seem to be good for both the earth and their customers. Paperless statements, credit cards that give back to the earth and special loans for hybrid vehicles are all available. However, a recent MarketWatch article expresses skepticism as to whether these "green" initiatives are in fact smart choices for consumers.
Credit card issuers are trying to help boost summer travel with quick perks for airlines, hotels and car rentals. Here are some of the latest offerings from American Express, Bill Me Later, MasterCard and Visa.
Bananarama, Don Henley and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince can all be found at the 156th Carnival of Personal Finance hosted by Prime Time Money. So can I.
Gas card giveaways, raffles and promotions are all the rage, but use those cards quickly.
As the economy slows and inflation picks up, consumers may want to redeem their gift cards as soon as possible.
Last month, I wrote about the new social network, Members Know, which American Express launched for its jet-setting cardholders. The company has recently launched another niche member Web site, Members Clubhouse, which targets AmEx-toting golf aficionados.
Some people use 0 percent credit cards to buy CDs and other investments to cash in on the difference between the interest rates. Is arbitrage for me?
One credit card for Hooters and another for gambling with cash advances. Let's explore the fun and fine print-filled world of sinful credit cards.
TD Banknorth's new Simply Flexible credit card rewards consumers for offering up more than just the minimum monthly payment. Simply Flexible charges an interest rate of 7.99 percent on purchases. But to qualify for that "highly competitive" APR, cardholders will need to make a monthly payment equal to 10 percent or more of their revolving balance.
The Associated Press reports police in Rancho Cordova, Calif., are giving drivers a holiday season surprise -- pulling people over for good driving and then rewarding them with $5 Starbucks gift cards.
I have 18,675 World Points on my TexasExes Bank of America rewards card, which I got for being a TexasEx via a telemarketer to alumni. The card had a low interest rate at first, but it's popped into the stratosphere. (Don't ask.) I really want to get rid of that interest rate, and will be calling Money Management International soon for help in getting it slashed. That will mean closing the account, so I might as well redeem the points first.
Planning a wedding can be incredibly costly, time-consuming and complicated. I've already told my boyfriend that if we get married, it will be super small, maybe barefoot on a beach; no bridesmaids, no expensive dress, no third cousins, no shenanigans. I'd rather save the money for a great honeymoon or a house. But if you're the type who has been planning your dream wedding since age 6, believe it or "knot" (ha), there is a credit card for you.
We all could use a little escape from the everyday once in a while. If you're an American Express cardholder and can clear some space on your calendar between Jan. 20 and Feb. 13, 2009, why not take some time off in the form of a luxurious 24-day, five-continent vacation?
For consumers out to squeeze every dollar in rewards from their cash back credit card, people like Michael and Nicole Cheng of Centerville, Virginia, stand out either as an example to imitate or challengers to outpace.
With the new Enlightenment Credit Card you can spend your way to nirvana. OK, seriously? Its Web site calls it a "socially conscious" card. "How money is used determines the effect." Like karma. It is a Visa card issued through the First Hawaiian Bank. "Our mission is to use the power of money, media and information to change the world."
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