Mastercard and Visa pay shareholders more money to buy back shares

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

MasterCard and Visa Inc are the card majors that are skimping on the dividend payouts.  They are both huge as well as promising cash generators who are more than willing to return more money to their shareholders by buying back shares. MasterCard and Visa are buying back shares up ...

Debit card popularity on the rise, but is it risk-free

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Debit cards are very popular as they are a convenient option for those who do not want to use a credit card.  These cards are much more secure than carrying cash and are less burdensome than using checks.  All retail outlets that accept credit cards do accept debit cards ...

Savvy consumers get the most from their credit cards

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Consumers who understand what they are going to use a credit card for can get the most out of them, it has been claimed. According to research by Sainsbury's Finance, 1.2 million people are spending over 1,000 per month online on credit cards . Chris Morling, managing director of money.co.uk, ...

Cash, Points, or Miles: Which Rewards Credit Card is King?

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

**Today’s guest post is contributed by Dough Roller**. Whenever you’re presented with credit card offers, whether through the mail or online, there is always a selling point from the issuer. Some cards reward points for every purchase that can later be redeemed for merchandise while others can hook consumers via travel ...

Black Friday Scoop on Credit Karma & Housing Market News

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Getting ready for a 4am wake-up call, extra-strong coffee, and the overwhelming madness that is Black Friday? Here’s the Black Friday Guide you shouldn’t miss. TechCrunch’s The Black Friday Survival Guide is an entertaining, as well as practical read. Here’s some highlights: Know Thy Enemy: ...

Lenders continue to face scrutiny over faulty foreclosure documents

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Lenders will go before Congress this week to discuss foreclosure documentation crisis and explore foreclosure alternatives The nation's largest banks that were responsible for erroneous foreclosure paperwork will go before Congress this week to further determine how to rectify the situation ...