Payday Loans and Continuing Controversy
June 18, 2013, by Antonio Bard
Will payday loan companies always be seen as the black sheep in the financial family of products? It could be sooner rather than later as banks continue to toe their way in.
Discover It or Citi Simplicity?
June 11, 2013, by Evita Page
Which is better: the Discover It or Citi Simplicity? Here we review both credit card offers.
Justin Bieber Prepaid Debit – Fail
June 4, 2013, by Jon Dell
Would you take financial advice from a kid who’s not even old enough to own a credit card? If you’re a “belieber”, you might. SpendSmart is hoping the nation is full of Justin Bieber fans. Fortunately for the country, it’s not.
Will Your Citi AAdvantage Program Be Good Tomorrow?
May 28, 2013, by Evita Page
Will all of those frequent flier miles be good when you’re ready for your vacation? Most likely they will, but if you’re tired of the uncertainties with the airline bankruptcy, here are some other co-branded credit card offers.
Another Kick for the Unbanked
May 21, 2013, by CreditCardsBay
The under- and unbanked consumers have another problem to worry about: remaining in compliance with new healthcare laws. Insurance companies often require credit cards and bank accounts. Are prepaid cards the answer?
Want to Buy Pot or Guns? Don’t Rely on Your Credit Card
May 14, 2013, by Evita Page
Should financial institutions, including banks and credit card companies, prevent consumers from making legal purchases, just because they don’t agree with the laws?
Is Brown-Vitter Bill Good for Consumers or Banks?
May 7, 2013, by Jon Dell
The nation’s banks are working hard to keep the next round of financial laws from getting through Congress. Brown Vitter isn’t Dodd Frank, but it’s just as good.
Troubled Airlines, Furloughs and Travel Rewards Credit Cards
April 29, 2013, by Evita Page
Think you can’t get impressive travel rewards from your credit card? They’re out there – you just have to know where to look.
