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6 ways to abuse your card
February 26, 2008 – 6:03 am | 3 Comments

A credit card is a very powerful tool that can all too easily be misused. The following is a list of six financial habits that will get you into LOTS of trouble with your credit …

Watch out for the traps
February 24, 2008 – 3:17 am | One Comment

Beneath the glossy advertising and loudly trumpeted features of every credit card lies enough small print to scare even the most seasoned consumer. As painful as it might be, however, looking at the small print …

5 Steps to a DIY LifeLock
February 22, 2008 – 6:00 pm | 19 Comments

“I’m Todd Davis and what I’m about to tell is absolutely true. My social security number is 457-55-5462.”
We’ve all heard the latest commercials featuring the president of Life Lock – a company that claims to …

15 ways to improve your Credit score (Part 2)
February 21, 2008 – 5:16 pm | One Comment

Don’t apply for a lot of new credit at once – Making lots of credit applications in a short period of time will severely dent your rating. Every time you apply for credit, the potential …

RSS Feed – now actually working :)
February 21, 2008 – 2:30 pm | No Comment

Apologies for the screw-up with our RSS Feed – it now works perfectly. You can subscribe here.

Why FreeCreditReport.com Is a Scam
February 20, 2008 – 3:39 pm | 18 Comments

In 2004, the U.S. Congress ordered the three major credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion – to craft a website to allow consumers to order their credit reports online for free, once per year.
Not …

6 ways to date cheap without looking it
February 19, 2008 – 8:07 pm | No Comment

While there’s nothing wrong with the traditional d&m (dinner and movie) format, it’s not all that cost-effective and can easily leave your wallet over $50 lighter when the night is over. Besides, it’s hardly big …

A Choice quote from a wise man
February 19, 2008 – 3:00 am | One Comment

Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master. When you have it mastering you; when interest is constantly piling up against you, it will keep you …

The Credit Card Newbies Guide (Part 2)
February 18, 2008 – 9:33 pm | No Comment

Which features should I be looking out for?
Just like snowflakes, no two Credit Cards are exactly alike. While some cards try to tempt you with low interest rates, others have an enticing rewards program or …

Credit Card Execution (Part 2)
February 18, 2008 – 7:51 pm | One Comment

General Fritz and Gary are no more.
Warning: The following photos are explicit and disturbing – do not click unless you have a strong stomach!

Weekly Credit Card execution!
February 17, 2008 – 11:57 pm | No Comment

It’s hard to know just who you should cheer for in this week’s Credit Card showdown.
In the left corner, we have General Fritz. Herr Fritz served in the German Infantry in World War II and …

The ‘Credit Card for Newbies’ Guide (Part 1)
February 17, 2008 – 11:29 pm | No Comment

Prelude:
It seems kind of silly now, but I always thought that getting my first Credit Card was a rite of passage of sorts. It was my first entry into the fantastic and terrifying world of …

Credit Card Arbitrage: A final word
February 17, 2008 – 2:55 am | No Comment

Remember – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always do your research before committing to anything, since the terms & conditions vary so significantly from card to card. Sadly, some …

Why Pre-Approved Credit Offers Are a Myth
February 16, 2008 – 6:45 pm | 6 Comments

Way back when, in the dark days of my credit past, the postal service would frequently back a dump truck to my house and unload several metric tons of pre-approved credit card offers on my …