Interesting Money

Update: read some continued commentary on this topic here. Since 2007 the Chase Freedom card has been one of my most oft-used credit cards. I like it because it gives me 3% cashback at grocery stores, gas stations, and quick service restaurants, like fast food, pizza places, and coffee houses. It was even part of [...]

A day rarely goes by in which I do not receive a credit card offer or two (or five!) in the mailbox. Some people undoubtedly consider it “junk.” As the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” I wish I could say that all the card offers I receive are “treasure,” but unfortunately, [...]

If you use a Discover credit card, there is something you should know – a dirty little secret that Discover probably doesn’t want you to know. Actually, it’s not so secret because they actually publish it on their website, but it IS secret because it’s not so easy to find. Before I spill the secret, [...]

I rarely apply for a credit card without some kind of sign-up bonus, but I recently made an exception for the mtvU card from Citi. Yes, this is a “student” credit card, and though the end is in sight for my doctorate, I am still technically a student! What I Like Here’s what I like [...]

Guest post by Michael McGinnis On this blog you have seen mention of numerous credit card sign-up bonuses. Of course, credit card companies don’t offer them out of pure generosity. No, they hope that after you’ve taken advantage of them, they can take advantage of you. It’s business, after all, and credit card companies are [...]

Here is another $250 sign-up bonus offer, this time offered by Bank of America. The card is titled the “University of Iowa WorldPoints Platinum Plus Mastercard.” Whew! That’s a mouthful! The Card Here are a few details on the card: Receive one point for every dollar spent. Points can be redeemed toward cash, travel, hotels, [...]