2008 June | Credit Cards Blog - Part 2


Archive for June, 2008

Card debt per borrower dips

The average credit card debt is now $1,673 per borrower; it was $1,694 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Most Popular Credit Cards

Most
Popular Credit Cards- June 17th, 2008

(NOTE: For the most up-to-date listing of popular credit cards,
visit the "Popular
Credit Cards
" section of this blog!)

Here are the most popular credit cards for the week of June 9th - June 16th:



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What is a credit report and Why is it important to me?

A Consumer Credit Report is a report of personal information maintained by a credit bureau about your and your finances. The report will have information such as your name, address, social security number, and credit history. Credit grantors, such as banks or lending institutions, may report positive or negative credit payment information to any [...]

Get $10 For Using the Paypal Plug-In

The Paypal plug-in, which lets users generate virtual credit card numbers for online purchases, has now been available for over half a year. To further encourage its adoption, Paypal is running a special promo: Simply spend at least $50 using the Paypal Plug-in by June 30 and you’ll get $10 back in your [...]

Student credit cards and Academic responsibilities

Responsibilities of the student with a student credit card
- Academic –
• Academic
Having a student credit card can easily cause the student to divert his or her mind in other things such as the shopping and expenses they can do without having to consult their parents with the perception that once they have bought the merchandise or done [...]

AT&T Universal Savings and Rewards Card

AT&T Universal Savings and Rewards Card

  • Get up to 30 free phone minutes per mont
  • Doubles as a calling card
  • Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, and more

Are you looking for a low-interest-rate card with a great rewards program? Would you
like your credit card to double as a calling card? If so, the AT&T Universal Savings
and Rewards Program is the ideal card for you. In this post, will give you some basic
information about the card and explain what makes it one of the best reward cards
out there.

Rewards Program Information

Through the rewards program, you will earn one point for every dollar you spend on
all purchases. Cardholders can redeem points for gift cards, travel, merchandise,
experiences, and more. You will also enjoy up to 10% savings on AT&T purchases for
the first 12 months you are a cardholder. You can earn a maximum of 50,000 points
per year, and unused points expire after five years.

Other Card Perks

The AT&T Universal Savings and Rewards Card also doubles as a calling card. As a cardholder,
you will receive two free directory assistance inquiries per month, wireless phone
loss and theft insurance, and up to 30 free phone minutes per month. This card comes
with no annual fee and a very competitive APR as low as 11.24% (depending on your
credit score). You will enjoy an unbeatable introductory 0% APR on balance transfers
for one year. As a cardholder, you will also have access to a variety of platinum
benefits, including up to $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance, lost or stolen
card reporting, fraud protection services, and auto rental insurance.

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Order Dollar Coins with Your Credit Card at Face Value with Free Shipping

In an effort to increase circulation of its dollar coins, the US Mint is offering free standard shipping on orders of its Presidential $1 Coins. Customers may order up to 500 of each $1 Presidential Coin and orders may be placed with any major credit card, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. [...]

Raise My Credit Limit Please

One of the purposes of a student credit card is to allow a company to credit you a loan for a certain period of time. Along with this student credit card comes a credit limit. How is the student credit card limit determined? Let me explain with the below information.
The first thing you will [...]

Family responsibilities with student credit cards

If for whatever reason, the parents are not comfortable or do not see adequate to provide their child with an additional credit card a similar system can be installed in the family system to provide the preparation and knowledge that would acquire the student when handling the real thing.
• Familiar
An additional responsibility of [...]

Virgin Atlantic Amex: Up to 40,000 Bonus Flying Club Miles and Access to Perks that are Literally Out of this World

Virgin Atlantic Airlines just announced the release of its new credit card with potential rewards that include a trip into outer space on Virgin Galactic. The Virgin Atlantic American Express Card from Bank of America comes in two versions: the black card, which carries a higher annual fee ($90) and more opportunities to earn [...]