Store credit cards are great for two reasons: 1) They are a good way for people with little to no credit history to apply for and get approved for a credit card, and 2) They usually come with great rewards for that retailer. The drawbacks are that these cards come with high interest rates (often…
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eBay Credit Card Review
The eBay credit card can be a great no annual fee card to add to your wallet. If you are a frequent eBay customer, you’ve probably seen many advertisements for this card. The latest sign up offer is for $30 back after spending $150 within the first 30 days. The eBay credit card is issued…
Chase 5/24 Rule And How To Avoid It
A little over 6 month ago Chase began imposing a new rule on credit card applications that require a customer to have no more than 5 newly opened accounts on their credit report within the last 24 months. This has become known as the “Chase 5/24 rule.” Hence, if you are planning to apply for…
SunTrust Credit Card Reconsideration Phone Line
While SunTrust is a regional bank and has a limited credit card portfolio of offerings. I recently posted a SunTrust Cash Rewards Card Review where I explained how you can earn 5% or more cash back on gas and grocery purchases. As an existing SunTrust customer I decided to apply for this card myself. As…
United MileagePlus Explorer Card
It’s been a looong time, but Chase has suddenly increased the Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Visa card sign up bonus to 30,000 United miles. The minimum spend to earn the bonus is only $2,000 in three months. Remember that the annual fee is $95. United MileagePlus Explorer Card Benefits 1 United mile per dollar spent on all…
When Does Citi Card Sign Up Bonus Period Begin and End?
I made a huge gigantic oops recently that I think might help many of you out there. In February my wife signed up for the Citi AAdvantage Executive Visa Card. The card included a huge 100,000 mile sign up bonus if you spent $10,000 within “3 months of becoming a cardmember.” We were consumed by…
Citi Executive American AAdvantage Card 100,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus
The first big credit card sign up bonus of 2014 has hit the street folks! Citibank just announced a whopping 100,000 mile sign up bonus for the Citi Executive American Airlines AAdvantage Card. Caution: The 100,000 mile bonus requires a ridiculous $10,000 of spending in the first 3 months after applying. Follow this link to…
Chase Freedom Categories 2013 Department Store Exclusions
The Chase Freedom Q4 2013 bonus categories include Amazon.com and department stores. Between October and December you can earn 5% cash back on all purchases made with your Chase Freedom Card at Amazon and most department stores. Earning 5% at Amazon is pretty straightforward, but the question remains “What count toward the bonus?” Chase has…
Banana Republic Luxe Credit Card Review
The Banana Republic Luxe Card has become one of the most rewarding retail store credit cards. Despite the fact that Gap has not changed the card benefits in quite a while, the card remains a must have if you shop at Banana Republic or any of the Gap family of stores (Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime,…
Amex Platinum Business Card Review
One of American Express’ best products is the Amex Platinum Card. It’s a great card for both small businesses and people who travel often. Although the card is not great for earning points or miles, it comes with generous benefits that are worthwhile for anyone having to travel for business or personal reasons. In the…