Archive for June, 2008
Credit Ghost – Having No Credit
Having no credit can actually hurt you. One would think that having no credit would be better than having bad credit. This is not necessarily the case.
Not long ago, an acquaintance decided she wanted to purchase a home. She believed she would be easily approved because she had no debts other [...]
Do-It-Yourself vs. Hiring a Professional
Over the years, my business partner and I have done more do-it-yourself type projects when restoring houses then most people do in a lifetime. We have gained immeasurable experience in the process.
One of those lessons is when to do it our selves and when not to bother trying. There are some projects [...]
American Express Settles Antitrust Claims Against Mastercard For $1.8 Billion
Agreement Would Bring Total Payments From MasterCard And Visa To $4 Billion
Settlement To Help Lessen Impact of Weakening Economy
NEW YORK, June 25, 2008 — American Express announced today that it has reached an agreement with MasterCard Inc. to drop a lawsuit alleging that MasterCard had illegally blocked American Express from the bank-issued card business in [...]
Electing a Credit Card That is Suitable For You
Credit cards have made their rounds over a lot of families financial pockets. Making certain you claim the precise credit card is essential to your budget so that you do not have any sudden shocks. Make sure that when trying to judge the dominant credit card, you shop around and do your analyzing.
When you are [...]
Good or Bad Credit Is Part of Who You Are
Having either good or bad credit becomes a part of every person’s life once they become an adult and begin making purchases on credit, and paying bills. Because of this fact, it is always very important to stay current on all of your financial obligations you may acquire. In doing so, it will [...]
Is It Really Worth Trading In Your Truck or SUV?
While it may be a very tempting proposition when facing four plus dollars per gallon at the pump, it may not necessarily be the best option. There are many things to be considered before taking such a drastic step. Consider carefully whether it will truly be a money saver for you and your [...]
Business Credit Cards
Many small businesses struggle in the first year to keep their heads above water. This can be very difficult if you are in a very competitive field. It can be extremely difficult to stay ahead in the game of businesses. That is why many credit card companies offer businesses cards that will allow you keep [...]
Cash Back Credit Cards
The cash back credit cards are designed so that the card owner will use this card for major purchases. The rewards that are offered entice people to use the card instead of cash. This allows the credit card companies to receive interest off the purchase unless the product is paid off in full before the [...]
Students And Those Six Little Letters That Can Change Your Life: Credit!
A credit card is an invention that can be a boon or a bane to a lot of people. Quite a number of people who has owned a credit card had difficulty managing the expenses it incurred. The number of credit cards that each American has is on an upward trend, which may mean that [...]
Life After Bankruptcy
It does not matter what brought you to this point. You are there. The bankruptcy is over, usually Chapter 7 – a total wipeout of the debts – and you believe you are now the highest credit risk on the planet. Lots of things may be going through your mind at this [...]
