Best Gas Credit Cards
June 21, 2010
The best gas credit cards can take a bite out of your travel bills this summer. One of my tips earlier this week on preparing for a roadtrip was to take a gas saving credit card along with you. I’ve gotten some questions about the best ways to take advantage of gas rewards cards and […]
American Express Blue Cash Bonus
June 14, 2010
Blue Cash from American Express is one of my favorite credit cards, as you probably know if you’ve been reading this site for a while. Our Blue Cash card comes up any time I mention credit card rewards because we use it to earn hundreds of dollars cash back each year. Of course, if you already […]
Credit Card Reviews Site
June 6, 2010
A little over a year ago I added a section for credit card reviews, where I look at things like rewards points, card costs, and unique card features from companies like Discover, Chase, American Express, & Citibank. I actually added on the credit card reviews so I could learn additional technology skills (PHP & web services) when I was […]
Citi Cash Bonuses I Missed
May 31, 2010
Earlier this week I made a list of some of the best cash bonuses online and I’ve had some people point out that I missed a few. I’ll go back and add them to the list but here are some details on one I overlooked: The Citi Forward credit card from Citibank will give you ThankYou […]
Best Cash Bonuses Online
May 28, 2010
Cash bonuses are a decent way to bring in a little extra one-time money. You’ve probably experienced this first hand with local bank promotions where you get a bonus if you open a new account. Typically these types of deals online are from banks and credit card companies who offer you a cash bonus if […]
College Graduates & Credit Scores
May 25, 2010
Getting insurance after college was yesterday’s topic, along with a few tips on managing your credit after graduation. I had a few follow up questions come in about credit reports and credit scores so today I’ll talk more about how your credit can affect your life after college and what you can do about it. […]
College Graduate Insurance & Credit Tips
May 24, 2010
As a recent college graduate, things like health insurance and your credit score are topics you’ll have to start figuring out now that you’re venturing out on your own. Health Insurance for College Graduates The good news is that finding temporary health insurance for college graduates may not be as urgent as it once was. […]
Six Credit Card Rewards Tips to Maximize Your Points
May 14, 2010
How you earn and redeem credit card rewards points can make a big difference on how much money your cash back or travel rewards program can end up putting in your pocket. Like any other tool, even the best rewards credit cards won’t give you the ideal results if not used properly. Here are some […]
Chase Credit Card Alerts Save the Day!
April 29, 2010
Chase credit card alerts have saved me from late fees and missed payments more than once. I was reminded of this yesterday when a big transaction came through on my card and I was notified of the larger than normal charge. I’ve only used the alerts for my Chase Freedom and Chase Sapphire cards but I […]
Chase Credit Card Payment Scare
February 16, 2010
What would you do if the amount you owed on your mortgage suddenly showed up on your credit card bill? Chase Bank Here’s a little background. I’ve had a Chase credit card for years and have been paying the bill with our online bill pay service for most of that time. A while back, Chase Bank […]
