Credit cards will soon be replaced by smartphones, or at least that’s the belief expressed by Google CEO Eric Schmidt. On Monday, he explained why he believed credit cards as we know them may eventually become secondary to smartphones and actually showed off a device with the capability to replace the plastic. The Unannounced Device [...]
Business credit card rewards programs offer additional incentives for business owners to use their card, which already offers a host of advantages. Although it’s not advisable to select a credit card on a rewards program alone (as factors such as interest rates, fees, repayment terms, and the needs of the business are certainly more important), [...]
I came across what looks like a great credit card deal from Chase today while at lunch. A TV in the bar was airing a commercial for the Chase Freedom credit card, offering $200 cash back if you make just $800 in purchases during the first three months. Seems easy enough right? And pretty unreal [...]
Your bank cards are becoming obsolete. Evolving credit card technology is changing the way we use plastic, something that really hasn’t changed for over five decades. Imagine, if you will, a world where you can access two accounts with just one card, or use your rewards points at the register just by pressing a button. [...]
Discover cardmembers hit it big this shopping season. Starting November 15, you can earn Double Cashback Bonus of 2% on up to $1,000 in holiday purchases on any online shopping until December 31. And because as a Discover Cardmember you are always earning Cashback Bonus on every purchase you make, you still automatically earn up [...]
I see two parallel movements, and I like both: We’re trimming the fat from both our diets and our finances. First, finances. There has been a great emphasis on establishing good financial health for individuals, and in February, the Credit CARD Act of 2009 went into effect. Among many other things, the regulations require credit [...]
Skimming is the act of obtaining credit card information from the cardholder unlawfully and using the information to carry out unauthorized transactions. Typically, the details are fraudulently obtained by an employee of a business by using simple methods, such as extracting the credit card information with swiping devices or photocopiers. Large quantities of credit card [...]
If you’re a Costco member in the market for a new credit card, consider the “Costco American Express” credit card. First and foremost, the American Express Costco credit card is a American Express credit card and a Costco card in one. That’s right, two memberships for the price of one in the TrueEarnings® Card from [...]