Credit Cards Bay Blog

Is it Time for a Simpler Credit Card?

March 6, 2012, Comments (0)

Points, miles, cash back – all these rewards programs are fine and good until they become overwhelming to the point that you never use them. A simpler credit card is on its way back to the standard credit card offers.

College Students & Credit Cards: Caution Rules

October 18, 2011, Comments (0)

Credit card companies are limited in how they can market their products to college students or anyone under the age of 21. We break it down here, along with a few tips.

Credit Card Money Wastes: Fees, Late Charges, Penalties

September 6, 2011, Comments (0)

For many, the tough economic times seem to only be getting worse – but there are ways to turn the train around, so to speak, that will keep more money in your bank account and less money going for credit card payments, fees & late charges each month.

4 Critical Credit Card Mistakes You Might be Making

August 16, 2011, Comments (0)

Just when it seems you’re moving along smoothly, credit history in tact and credit scores growing due to your superb money management skills, you come across an article that suggests you might not be making the wisest choices with your credit cards. Welcome to that article.

As Spending Habits Change, So Do Funding Sources

June 16, 2011, Comments (0)

The prepaid credit card is drawing in more traditional bank customers than ever before. Here’s why.

Why Discover’s Good News is Your Good News

March 22, 2011, Comments (0)

Discover is reporting increased profits and this might be good news for consumers and Discover credit card holders, too.

Credit Card Usage Fears?

March 3, 2011, Comments (0)

The recession’s over, right? Then why are there fears we’re falling into old spending patterns? It’s the new and unexpected dynamics many consumers aren’t considering.