Consumer Credit Card Guide

Choosing a Credit Card: Sign Up Bonuses vs. 0% Interest Rates

cccg — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:03:57 +0000

Consumers with good credit who are in the market for a new credit card essentially have two primary types of offers to choose from: rewards credit cards with lucrative sign up bonuses and those with 0% interest rate promotions. On occasion, the two are not mutually exclusive. However, in order to choose the right credit [...]

25 Personal Finance Pros You Should Be Following On Twitter

cccg — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:22 +0000

Some of the best budget advice can sometimes be found in the strangest places. Last week, when I was standing in line at my local grocery store, I overheard a woman explaining to another that she always (and only) goes shopping with her trusty calculator in hand. She does this to figure out whether [...]

What Type of Credit Card is Best for You

cccg — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:37 +0000

Determining what type of credit card is best largely depends on an individual’s financial situation and requires a little reflection on how that person has used credit cards in the past as well as what future needs will be. Ultimately, key qualities of credit card offers that need to be given careful consideration are 0% [...]

Credit Card Basics: What is APR

cccg — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:29:24 +0000

When you're comparing credit card offers and want to make the most informed financial decisions about your credit, it's important to understand how APR is calculated, and what the difference is between variable and fixed APR. Here's what you need to know.

Auggie Anderson of Covert Affairs is a Good Man to Watch Your Back

cccg — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:38:07 +0000

With his cutting-edge laser cane, talking watch and high-end headphones, Auggie Anderson from Covert Affairs is a real credit to the Central Intelligence Agency.

Fictional Finances: Aaron Hotchner from Criminal Minds

cccg — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:31:06 +0000

Sometimes viewed as distant and uncompromising by his team, Aaron Hotchner is nonetheless an integral part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI

Universities Can Sell Alumni Info to Credit Card Companies

cccg — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:07:52 +0000

A clause in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 still allows universities and colleges to sell information and market credit cards to alumni and students.

Accept Credit Cards at Your Yard Sale

cccg — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:06:26 +0000

You don't have to count on your customers to bring cash to your yard sale any more. Accept credit card payments with these easy merchant solutions.

The Best Credit Card for the New Consumer

cccg — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:37:51 +0000

Before filling out an application, it is important to look at the four basic types of credit cards, weighing the pros (credits) and cons (debits) of each

How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt 101

cccg — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:52:16 +0000

With a little hard work, determination and discipline, it is possible to eliminate your credit card debt once and for all.