whatarebtfeesWhen it comes to promotional balance transfer offers, applicants search for the longest terms possible. And while the CARD Act requires that these offers last a minimum of six months, the best offers currently on the market last as long as 18 months.

Citi features both the Citi Simplicity® Card and Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card with 18 months of interest free financing on both new purchases and balance transfers.  So why not just choose one of the cards with the 18 months offers? Citi also offers its Citi ThankYou® Preferred Rewards Card with 12 months of interest free financing as well as 15,000 ThankYou points after new applicants spending $1,000 within the first three months of opening an account. Since these points are worth $150 in travel, gift cards, or loan repayments, is this a better offer? [click to continue…]

save-checked-bag-feesNearly every airline offers a co-branded credit card that allows customers to earn frequent flier miles. But all mileage programs are not equal, and the value of their miles will vary from person to person. So how do credit card applicants choose the best card for their needs?

Consider the following:

1. What airline will you actually use? Americans in many major cities will enjoy the presence of an airline hub that flies non-stop to most destinations. And if this is the airline that they fly most often, cardholders should strongly consider a card offered  by their dominant home carrier. Alternatively, credit card users could select a card from the carrier that has the best service to their favorite destination. [click to continue…]

New Sapphire Preferred Benefit: Triple Points Dining Out On “First Fridays”

May 15, 2013
New Sapphire Preferred Benefit: Triple Points Dining Out On “First Fridays”

Ever since it was introduced, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® card has rocketed to the top of the reward credit card market. Chase Sapphire Preferred® has gained so many dedicated followers due to the strengths of the Ultimate Rewards program as well as the double points for dining and travel. But now, Chase has introduced its [...]

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Ideas To Plan A Rewards Point Trip

May 13, 2013
Ideas To Plan A Rewards Point Trip

Banks offer dozens of reward credit cards, and it can be easy for cardholders to become overwhelmed when trying to plan a trip using their points or miles. In fact, how cardholders spend their rewards is nearly as important has how they earned them. Here are a few principles to consider when planing a vacation [...]

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Should You Use Tax Returns To Pay Off Credit Cards?

May 10, 2013
Should You Use Tax Returns To Pay Off Credit Cards?

This April, millions of Americans will have received tax refund checks. But then the question remains, what is the best use of these funds? For those with credit card debt, it can be easy to simply sign the check over to the bank and eliminate some debt, but is that the best use of the [...]

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How Long Before Sign Up Bonuses Are Granted?

May 8, 2013
How Long Before Sign Up Bonuses Are Granted?

As summer draws closer, it is not too late for credit card users to earn valuable points and miles for summer travel. And one of the best ways to do this is by earning one of the large sign-up bonuses that banks offer new applicants. Nevertheless many applicants are concerned that that their sign-up bonus [...]

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0% APR cards Vs. Sign Up Bonus – Which Will Save You More

May 5, 2013
0% APR cards Vs. Sign Up Bonus – Which Will Save You More

Credit cards are not just useful financial instruments for customers, they are highly profitable products for banks. Therefore, card issuers are willing to go to great lengths in order to attract new customers. Typically, new applicants are offered 0% APR promotional financing on balance transfers and new purchases, a lump sum sign up bonus, or [...]

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Best Reward Cards For Planning A Summer Vacation

May 3, 2013
Best Reward Cards For Planning A Summer Vacation

Summer is the peak of the travel season, and once again, reward credit card holders are poised to used their points and miles for award travel. And the key to their reward travel ambitions is choosing the right credit card. Top credit cards for summer travel Chase Sapphire Preferred® This all purpose travel rewards card [...]

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