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Chase Credit Cards and Blueprint Review

by Luke Landes

Chase is offering a number of popular credit cards, notably the Chase Freedom® MasterCard, Chase Sapphire and Slate from Chase, which now include a set of features the company calls “Blueprint.” The Blueprint features give the credit cardholder some flexibility in organizing and paying off the various expenses he or she charges to the card. ... Continue reading this article…

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Get Your Free FICO Score From myFICO.com

by Luke Landes

You may have noticed a change in the way merchants are advertising credit reports and credit scores and that stems from new regulations enacted by the Federal Trade Commission. The ubiquitous FreeCreditReport.com commercials have been surreptitiously replaced with FreeCreditScore.com commercials, though the new commercials share the same attitudes. Companies can no longer advertise the sale ... Continue reading this article…

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The Best Low Interest Credit Cards, May 2013

by Luke Landes

As credit card issuers continue to look for new ways to generate revenues lost from the Credit Card Act of 2009, finding a low interest credit card to make expensive purchases, when saving for the purchase ahead of time is not an option, is becoming more and more difficult. Not too long ago a 6 percent ... Continue reading this article…

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Chase Sapphire℠ Preferred Card $500 Cash Back Bonus

by Luke Landes

The offer you are interested in has expired. Read our review of the current Chase Sapphire Preferred offer.

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Use American Express Membership Rewards Points on Amazon.com

by Luke Landes

I’m a fan of alternative currency; that is to say, I’m interested in how concepts like “points” and virtual currency are adapted to real transactions. In a move that makes complete sense, American Express has teamed up with Amazon.com to allow Membership Rewards points as an additional payment method. If you have an eligible American ... Continue reading this article…

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Chase Freedom MasterCard offers $100 Bonus Cash Back

by Luke Landes

For a limited time, Chase is offering a $100 cash back bonus for new holders of the Chase Freedom® MasterCard. All cardholders can earn $100 cash back in the form of a statement credit after spending $500 on the card within the first three months from account opening. The card carries no annual fee and ... Continue reading this article…

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ZYNC℠ from American Express 10,000 Bonus Points

by Luke Landes

American Express is best known for their charge cards. In June, Tom Dziubek spoke with an American Express representative about a new addition to their charge card family, anew card geared towards young professionals. ZYNC℠ from American Express is a new charge card specifically designed for students and young adults with above average credit that ... Continue reading this article…

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4 Ways Credit Cards Can Still Penalize Borrowers

by Luke Landes

Last weekend, the final changes to the credit card industry spurred by the Credit CARD Act of 2009 went into effect for all credit card accounts, including existing accounts. While the goal of the new legislation and resulting regulation is to protect consumers by clarifying the terms of using credit and by banning some unscrupulous ... Continue reading this article…

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My Credit Score is Stuck at Good

by Smithee

I am a supporter of Credit Karma, a free service that shows you your TransUnion credit score, among other things, as many times as you want. Lately it seems like it hasn’t been working. It’s been reporting a FICO for me of 732 since March, and I’ve made what I feel are dramatic differences to ... Continue reading this article…

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Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express earn up to 25,000 bonus Starpoints

by Luke Landes

If you’re a frequent domestic traveler, having a good credit card with a great rewards program is essential for not only saving money but also for providing preferential service. Previously, we published our favorite travel rewards credit cards and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express was on the top of the list. ... Continue reading this article…

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Decline Your Own Credit Card With MasterCard’s Help

by Luke Landes

If you can’t control your own credit card spending, MasterCard is partnering with Citi to come to your rescue. The two companies are announcing a new credit card featuring a service called inControl. This will allow card holders to customize spending limits by category, by country, or by several other criteria. The service is already ... Continue reading this article…

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Citibank $50 Statement Credit Back To School Offer

by Luke Landes

If you’re a student in need of a credit card, you’ll want to do your homework on which card is the best for you. Are you looking for a credit card with a low APR so you can carry a reasonable balance from month to month? Perhaps you’re the type of student that puts all ... Continue reading this article…

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The Best Credit Cards for College Students, May 2013

by Luke Landes

Over the last three years, there has been a strong initiative to reform the banking industry in terms of attracting and maintaining credit card customers. Student credit cards have seen many of the changes. Gone are the days of marketing on college campuses for free t-shirts, and if you’re under 21 without a reliable source ... Continue reading this article…

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CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Visa® 30,000 Bonus Miles Offer

by Luke Landes

CitiBank, one of the premier credit card lenders in the US today, has developed a new credit card offer for small business owners that need to travel. For a limited time, the CitiBusiness® AAdvantage® / Visa® is awarding new cardholders 30,000 bonus miles, enough for a domestic round-trip ticket. The only requirement to qualify for ... Continue reading this article…

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Citi Forward Card $200 Restaurant.com Gift Certificate Promotion

by Luke Landes

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The Best Gas Credit Cards, May 2013

by Luke Landes

Gas prices are on their way back up again. When the economy tumbled in the past few years, gas prices dropped from their highs, but they are now increasing fairly steadily. It’s hard to imagine where the price of gas will be just one year from now, but it makes sense to continue preparing for ... Continue reading this article…

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True Earnings® Card from Costco and American Express $25 Cash Back Bonus

by Luke Landes

One of the best cash back credit cards available today, the True® Earnings Card from Costco and American Express can earn cardholders an immense amount of rewards, just for everyday purchases. Now, with a $25 cash back bonus opportunity, just for being approved and making your first purchase, the card is even more attractive. Granted, ... Continue reading this article…

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How to Build Credit

by Luke Landes

In a perfect world for a consumer, no one would need credit. There would be enough time to earn and save money before needing a car or a house. Credit cards would be used only for cash back rewards and other bonuses, and no one would ever pay interest. There would be no such thing ... Continue reading this article…

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Discover® More Card $75 Cash Back Bonus

by Luke Landes

The offer you are interested in has expired. Read our review of the Discover More Card.

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Chase Freedom Visa Review

by Luke Landes

Chase has launched the Chase Freedom® Visa with a $100 cash back offer that deserves serious consideration. All new cardholders can earn a $100 statement credit after being approved for the Chase Freedom® Visa and making $500 in purchases over the first three months of card ownership. Shortly thereafter, the $100 bonus will be credited ... Continue reading this article…

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