A few weeks ago, my wife and I had an unpleasant call from Visa cardmember services. They informed us that our credit card number may have been stolen and that we needed to call them immediately. After being connected, the representative asked me if I had made any purchases in Mexico recently. I replied that […]
Perhaps you’ve heard about the big settlement last year between merchants and credit card issuers regarding interchange fees. Those are the “swipe” fees that merchants have to pay in order to process credit card payments. Not only did this settlement determine that merchants will receive a $7.2 billion payment for past interchange fees and a […]
You choose how to pay every time you make a purchase. Sometimes you can choose from several methods of payment, and other times, you’re limited by your location. My wife and I use a combination of credit cards, debit cards, checks, and cash, depending on where we’re making our purchase. What methods of payment do […]
One of the reasons that many prefer to use credit cards is due to the fact that they can be taken almost anywhere in the world. Plus, there are a number of fraud protections that come with credit cards. From earning rewards, to peace of mind, credit cards can offer a great way to pay […]
Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of credit offers in the mail. A LOT. Some days, we have four or five offers in the mailbox. We have good credit, so it’s not surprising that our mailbox is flooded with offers. However, even those with less than stellar credit are starting to see an uptick in […]
This is the second installment in a mini-series from Ramit Sethi’s book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. In case you missed the first post in this series, 3 Simple Steps Leading to Personal Wealth, be sure to check it out as well. I struggled for a while with what to include in today’s […]
