I get a lot of emails asking me about the pros and cons of individual credit cards, so my goal is to add to the perspectives we offer on some of the more popular credit cards out there. Most of my recommended credit cards are safe picks for … [Read more...]
Limited Time Offer: 40,000 Bonus Miles with the American Airlines AAdvantage® MasterCard
May 20, 2013 by 4 Comments
Capital One Venture Credit Card Review
February 10, 2013 by
Capital One Venture Card The Capital One Venture Card pays double miles for every dollar spent. There is a $59 annual fee after the first year. View details or apply Capital One VentureOne Card The Capital One Venture Card pays … [Read more...]
Best Cash Back Credit Cards
January 29, 2013 by
If you're one of us few and proud who religiously pay your credit card balance off in full each month, you get to benefit from cash credit card rewards -- the percentage of your purchases that your card will pay you back as points, miles, or even … [Read more...]
Chase Freedom Credit Card Review: The Card I Use Most
July 15, 2012 by
For about two years now, my wife and I have used the Chase Freedom credit card (affiliate -- see footnote) for nearly everything we buy. (I have another credit card for business expenses, but everything else goes on the Freedom card.) Long story, … [Read more...]
Best Miles Rewards Credit Cards
July 9, 2012 by
I've written before that cash back rewards cards make more sense for most people looking to maximize their credit card rewards. That said, savvy users may be able to get more bang for their reward buck by choosing a miles reward credit card. … [Read more...]
Credit Card Sign-On Bonuses: Get $100 or More
January 1, 2012 by
Here’s some unorthodox financial advice: Go apply for a new credit card. Why? Several major credit cards are offering up cash bonuses up to $100 and points bonuses up to $500 if you apply for a new card and spend a minimum amount. While I DO … [Read more...]
The Value of a Credit Card Mile (a.k.a. the Case for Cash)
March 10, 2011 by
In the world of personal finance, the couple hundred bones a year you might earn from credit card rewards isn't a big deal. I'll bet you can find five ways to better optimize your finances. Still, if you're like me, you probably enjoy playing the … [Read more...]
Debit vs. Credit: How Do You Use Them Differently?
September 29, 2010 by
Debit or credit? At a distance, there’s virtually no way to distinguish the small plastic cards with Visa or MasterCard logos. Both allow you to pay for goods and services instantaneously by transferring cash behind the scenes. But anybody … [Read more...]
Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses: A Reason to Apply?
July 19, 2010 by
Credit card banks are masters of marketing; our household receives some kind of credit card junk mail several times a week. Banks are annoyingly persistent, but they’re also sneaky. One of the tricks? Credit card sign up bonuses. You know the … [Read more...]
The Rise of Cash Back Debit Cards
June 30, 2010 by
Cash back debit cards aren't exactly brand new on the financial product scene, but this month one such card is making strides to prove it's ready to run with the big dogs. PerkStreetSM† announced last week it will now offer 2% cash back on … [Read more...]
