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3 Airline Miles Credit Cards with NO Blackout Dates

Submitted on Fri, 2012-11-23 10:06 | by Jason Bushey

Now that Thanksgiving (and the busiest travel day of the year) have come and gone, there's a good chance that you recently cashed in all those miles you saved up over the past year on your holiday getaway. To those who thought ahead, planned accordingly and enjoyed a drama-free holiday — travel-wise, anyway — we salute you!

How to Stay Safe Using Credit Cards this Holiday

Submitted on Tue, 2012-11-20 10:49 | by Jason Bushey

About the Author: Kasey Steinbrinck is a former TV producer and newspaper reporter who now writes about personal finance and consumer news for The CheckAdvantage Blog. CheckAdvantage offers an affordable alternative to ordering business and personal checks from your financial institution.

From your neighbor's obnoxious decorations to the hype over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it seems like the holiday season is always getting bigger and bigger.

Want to repair your credit score? Here are 3 tips to get organized

Submitted on Fri, 2012-11-16 14:30 | by Jason Bushey

If you’re looking to improve your less than perfect credit score (and kudos to you for taking a step in the right direction), we know that it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Like, really hard.

However, as with all great projects, your first step should be to get organized. If you’re a list person (and I am), getting organized can be as simple as starting an Excel spreadsheet or keeping a pad of paper handy anytime one of those “Eureka!” moments come to you. But it can also mean getting your resources in order one document at a time as you take the steps towards repairing your credit score.

Discover More Card extends 5x Cashback Bonus to all online shopping during the holidays

Submitted on Fri, 2012-11-09 10:32 | by Jason Bushey

Cyber Monday - the online shopping alternative to Black Friday - is a little over two weeks away. (November 26th, to be exact.) However, credit card companies are already adding incentives to get you to shop online and, more specifically, at their online retail sites. Many credit card companies offer great discounts and cash back incentives when you shop through their online retail website, and in most cases they've partnered with hundreds of prominent brands to make your cash back rewards worthwhile.

5 Credit Cards with Annual Fees Worth Paying

Submitted on Mon, 2012-11-05 14:06 | by Jason Bushey

 

If you're a regular on Creditnet, then you know that we've never been a big fan of annual fees. And who can blame us? With so many credit cards on the market today that skip the arbitrary once-a-year fee, why would you opt for a card that you have to pay to keep in your wallet?

Ask Our Readers: Tell us how Hurricane Sandy affected you in a credit-related way

Submitted on Wed, 2012-10-31 11:21 | by Jason Bushey

First off, we would be remiss if we didn't send our condolences and best wishes to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. As a native New England'er, my head (and heart) has been on the east coast for the last few days, and many phone calls have been sent making sure family and friends are safe back east.

That being said, now that the storm pushes west it's becoming more clear what type of effect the storm has had on things that, let's face it, should take a backseat to the more devastating personal effects of the hurricane. Yes, we're talking about the economy and, more specifically, credit lenders and banks.

Credit Card Rewards That Go Beyond Miles and Points...

Submitted on Fri, 2012-10-26 12:32 | by Jason Bushey

A lot of us sign up for credit cards because we want some type of reward for our purchases; cash back, airlines miles, gas rebates cards, etc. And that's great - it's smart to get rewarded for the things you buy, anyway.

Credit Tips for the Holidays

Submitted on Wed, 2012-10-24 07:57 | by Jason Bushey
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The Best Student Credit Cards Fall 2012

Submitted on Fri, 2012-10-19 11:07 | by Jason Bushey

Like a freshman that got lost in the courtyard on the way to class, our list of the best student credit cards fall 2012 is fashionably late to the discussion. However, as mid-terms sneak up on college students in the upcoming weeks, it’s not just sleep that students are short of - odds are, they’re getting low on funds, too. October is the perfect time to review the best student credit cards because in many cases, promotional rates are still available.

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Best New Student Rewards Card - Discover it™ Card for Students

Young consumers new to credit won't find many student cards that offer a more lucrative rewards program than the Discover it™ Card for Students. Earn 1% cash back on all purchases, with no limits and no expiration, and 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in purchases when you enroll. Click the "Apply Now" button for details, terms and conditions.

The Best Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses

Submitted on Tue, 2012-10-16 15:11 | by Jason Bushey

As you may have read a while back on Creditnet, a consequence of the 2009 CARD Act was that stay-at-home spouses were having a seriously tough time applying for credit cards.

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