Treated Like a Criminal at Checkout? Don’t Put Up With It
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Credit card fraud is a serious issue, and retailers and credit card issuers have enacted a number of measures to help protect your identity and their bottom-lines. But the backlash of tighter security is that …

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Article Archive for March 2008

An Introduction to Business Credit Cards
March 31, 2008 – 10:02 pm | No Comment

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a credit card aimed at business owners and a regular credit card?  Perhaps you own a small business or your own company and are interested in …

Credit cards on your keyring?
March 30, 2008 – 2:43 pm | 3 Comments

In a world where everyone is paranoid about getting their personal financial information stolen it would seem like an absurd idea for a credit card company to offer mini cards to attach to the one …

How to Talk to Creditors
March 29, 2008 – 1:33 am | 3 Comments

At one time or another you’re probably going to have to talk to your creditors. Even if you’re a stellar cardholder, there will come a time when you have a question or want to …

How to survive the coming Recession
March 28, 2008 – 8:01 am | 9 Comments

Hope for the Best but Plan for the Worst
Many have felt the grips of what looks to be an economic recession in the making. Gas prices are skyrocketing, the housing market is falling, and the …

The bad credit repair guide
March 27, 2008 – 9:15 am | 3 Comments

So you’ve had some rough times in the past with your credit?  Don’t feel too bad, many of us have.  Whether it be an unexpected job loss, healthcare costs or unexpected expenses many of us …

Divorce and Credit Card Debt don’t mix!
March 25, 2008 – 11:31 am | One Comment

Where would the tabloids be without Celebrity divorces? The drama, the excitement, the downright cattyness – most of us simply can’t resist the spectacle.
Indeed, as I write this post, the media is abuzz with news …

Why raise your Fico score?
March 22, 2008 – 12:30 pm | 3 Comments

Your Fico score, in a nutshell, determines your attractiveness as a borrower. The higher your Fico score is, the harder lenders will work to get your business. Likewise, the lower your Fico score, the harder …

How not to overspend on a Credit Card
March 21, 2008 – 2:34 am | 2 Comments

This is a guest post from Living Almost Large – check out her blog now!
As I drew up a complete budget, I’ve tracked my spending for 2007, detailed all money spent on a CC or …

PF Bloggers Link round-up: Check it out!
March 20, 2008 – 6:40 am | No Comment

Seb over at Pinching copper has an interesting piece on the impossbility of a basic standard of living on minimum wages
Kevin from No Debt Plan has a great entry on ‘Green Home’ resources
Wide Open Wallet …

Where did all the Credit card offers go?
March 19, 2008 – 11:58 am | 6 Comments

Dear Credit Card offers,
What’s up guys? Long time no see! It was only a few months ago that you were in my mailbox almost every day, and now I’m lucky if I see you once …

Credit card bill on the way… (We hope!)
March 18, 2008 – 9:40 am | 6 Comments

Ever heard of Carolyn Maloney? Me neither, but if you own a credit card, you owe her a pat on the back.
Just over a month ago, Ms. Maloney introduced the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights …

Make your credit card work to keep you!
March 18, 2008 – 1:39 am | 2 Comments

It’s a curious human trait that we value things that we must work hard to obtain (and maintain) and take for granted that which is given freely. With a bit of finesse you can use …

First one to increase their Fico by 100 points wins!
March 17, 2008 – 5:17 am | No Comment

So some of you may recall that a few days ago I made a passing (and rather cryptic) reference to an upcoming competition we were planning to hold here at Master Your Card.
Prizes were mentioned. …

Earn up to $450 in Sign up bonuses
March 14, 2008 – 3:39 am | No Comment

As  requested, here are 8 credit cards with great cash signup bonuses. To avoid a potential conflict of interest, none of these are affiliate links (i.e. we don’t make money if you apply) . Enjoy, and let us …