Surcharges for Using a Credit Card?
It may soon be a reality A long battle between merchants and credit card issuers has resulted in a settlement in favor of the merchants. And while both of those parties will be directly affected, an...
View ArticleConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
Are they really doing everything in their power to protect consumers? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, was founded to be a watchdog for consumers when it comes to financial products...
View ArticleA New Way to Get Credit: CreditPing.com
We here at The Crediteer pride ourselves in giving you valuable, timely credit tips, news, and advice. That’s why we felt that after being around for over two years, we thought it was time to do a...
View ArticlePaying the Piper: IRS Tax Time Is Coming!
If you’re thinking of paying your taxes with a credit card, you may want to think twice; there are other ways to skin the cat. Taxes — just saying the word invokes stress. And while many of us would...
View ArticleShould You Decline Coverage from the Rental Car Company?
Some feel it’s a rip-off, but it ultimately may prove a worthwhile cost If you’re renting a car and decline insurance from the rental car company because you think your credit card has you covered,...
View ArticleWant Black Friday Prices Without the Black Friday Craziness?
There is a way, and we’ll tell you how… We all know that retailers have some phenomenal sales on Black Friday – in fact, more often than not, they are the best deals you’ll find all year. Problem...
View ArticleBanks Cancel Plans for Debit Card Fees
Great news for consumers! How did it happen, and what’s next? In the recent past, many large banks floated the idea of charging a monthly fee on their debit card customers—sparking outrage from...
View ArticleUPDATED 9/26/2011: My Credit Card Company Raised My Interest Rate…WHY?!?!
I don’t understand…I have good credit! Recently, I received a notice in the mail saying that the interest rate on one of my credit cards was being raised starting on November 1st. This was quite a...
View ArticleDo Credit Card Co.’s Online Marketplaces Really Save You Money?
In many cases yes, but it’s not always as good of a deal as you may think If you’re one of those savvy online shoppers that clicks through to a merchant’s website from your credit card company’s...
View ArticleCould Credit Card Interest Rates be on the Rise?
If so, are there any protections? With the economy taking another hit recently after the United States’ credit quality was downgraded by Standard & Poor’s, a concern about interest rate increases...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Small Business Credit Card?
Times are tight, and Small Business Card Use is on the Rise Since the economy has yet to fully rebound, times are still tight for many people, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs....
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