Credit cards, the Internet and online services all pave the path towards a new era of technological advancements and commercialised lifestyles. Nowadays, you won’t have to fly halfway around the world or drive across town to purchase authentic gifts for a loved one. Instead, you can just order it online at home. Your gift will […]
Around one third of all credit cardholders do not pay off their credit card balances in full each month, which means they are paying interest on the money for their purchases. However, in today’s competitive market many credit card companies are offering 0% credit card balance transfers for new customers. This can really help those […]
“Pfishing”, sometimes spelled “Phishing”, is a word that’s used to describe a
method of identity theft where con men use fake e-mail that looks like it comes
from legitimate sources. This e-mail is designed to hoodwink you into giving
out personal and financial information. Once the scammers receive your
information they use it to either clone your identity or […]
Stud poker is genuinely an incredibly popular casino pastime. The gambling buffs, playing with partially concealed hands, make wagers into a central pot which is given to the prevailing player carrying the leading set of cards. (And as eveyone knows, the bluffer can easily win as well…)
You might have encountered a situation where you chance upon an attractive pink dress for your girlfriend. The moment you give the credit card to complete the transaction, the card is declined. Frustrated, you call up the credit card company only to know that the decline happened because there is not much credit on your […]
This may be old news, or this may be information that has just come to light for you, but your credit and consumer habits are being monitored, and unless you take some action to obtain the necessary credit reports, you more than likely don’t know if you’re credit worthy or not!
Requesting your credit report does […]
When you get the offer in the mail for a 0 APR credit card, you may be tempted to throw it out, thinking that it is too good to be true. But before you toss it in the circular file, take a good look at it. There are some distinct advantages to owning one of […]
Xmas is a great time to spend with your loved ones and everyone wants it to turn out to be as marvellous as we can possibly make it - a good part of the season is proudly displaying a tastefully embellished flat to acknowledge the festive period. Disappointingly often houses are cursed with tawdry adornments […]
You see ads for a balance transfer all the time. They come in the mail, especially addressed with your name. They pop up in ads on your computer screen as you work or check your email. These constant reminders may have you asking yourself, “should I use a balance transfer option?” The answer might be […]
Accepting credit card payments online is easy when you ensure that your lender supports a merchant account gateway. The way it works is that your company applies for a merchant account. If accepted, the lender helps you to set up a Website that accepts customers’ credit card payments and communicates with a gateway. The lender […]