Citi ThankYou Card Review

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Secure Application CREDITSHOUT RATING: Good Verdict: The Citi ThankYou® Card offers strong non-points benefits. However, it’s points per dollar spent are lackluster. Also, this card does not come with an upfront bonus offer, making several other cards more attractive than it.Citi ThankYou Card ...

TransUnion study reveals credit card delinquencies are the lowest in years

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Even though the average credit card debt increased $20 per borrower to $4,699 in second quarter 2011 from first quarter 2011, this amount is still near record lows.  It is a decrease of 5.1% from second quarter 2010, which was $4,951. Credit card delinquency rates declined 18.9% in second quarter ...

Suze Orman’s debit card: Is it a good thing?

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Suze Orman came out with her own debit card this week, called the Approved Card. It's received a lot of attention -- not all of it positive. Some people are aghast that a personal finance expert would push her own product to her loyal following. I have no problem with ...

Travis CU Platinum Visa Credit Card Review

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Verdict: The Platinum Visa from Travis Credit Union has a lot to offer members. The APR is reasonable and the credit limit is generous for those who qualify. This credit card offers travel insurance, rental insurance and excellent fraud protection. Still, the interest rate may be as high as 18.99% ...

How to Apply for the Right Hotel Rewards Credit Card

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

One of the primary things to consider when you want to apply for a credit card offering rewards is exactly what rewards make sense for your life. In many cases, consumers who do a lot of traveling will apply for a airline miles rewards credit card which provides them with ...

The Best Gas Rewards Credit Card

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Todays economy is driving more people to rely on credit cards for more reasons than the up-front spending. Credit card companies are now offering great rewards and cash back for using their cards at the gas pumps. The Chase Freedom Visa is available to applicants with excellent credit ...