Posted on May - 29 - 2011
Cashing in your hard earned points for gift cards or gift certificates is one option you have when it comes to redeeming your rewards. If you are the type that likes to trade in your points for gift cards or gift certificates, then there are a few things you should consider when choosing a rewards card. The purpose of a rewards card is to save you money and the way you can do that by maximizing your rewards card so you are using it to the full potential. If gift cards are your thing, then remember to think about these questions when you are on the hunt for a good rewards card. Also, check out the Discover More card featured below which is a great card to use for those that want gift cards!
The first thing to consider when searching for a rewards card is how many participating merchants does the card company partner with. You want to set yourself up with a credit card that gives many options.
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Posted on May - 27 - 2011
Thinking about a new credit card? Now is the time to check out Citi! Three great offers expire at the end of May so there’s no time to lose.
Although CitiBank Platinum Select® MasterCard®, Citi Diamond Preferred® Card, and Citi Dividend Platinum Select® MasterCard have some basic similarities, there are differences between them so you can choose a card tailor-made to fit your needs.
Here’s the breakdown.
Citi Dividend Platinum Select MasterCard
- Excellent Credit Rating for Approval
- No Annual Fee
- Great 0% introductory APR on balance transfers and purchases for 15 months
- Amazing continuing cash back bonuses including 2% cash back bonus on all purchases made in the first 6 months and a 1% bonus on all purchase after that.
- Using the online Citi Bonus Cash Back Center, you can average 5% unlimited cash back on purchases from over 400 retailers.
- Cardholders can enroll in in a special, rotating category each quarter for a 5% cash back bonus. Until J
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Posted on May - 25 - 2011
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is legal protection from your creditors. It’s for individual consumers and is also known as “liquidation”, because the debtor has to sell assets to pay off debts. The assets not exempt from bankruptcy are luxury items, household items, real estate, cars and boats. The debts not discharged are child-support and alimony back payments, criminal fees, federal taxes, government student loans, and mortgage liens. Any loans that have a cosigner may be liable for the debt.
Qualification for Chapter 7 is based on ie, which must be less than your state’s median ie. It is calculated by a “means test” using ie and expenses and is fairlyplicated. Usually a person selects chapter 7, because they don’t have any assets to lose or has little property except the basics such as furniture and clothing. They have very lit
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Posted on May - 22 - 2011
American Express offers some of the best rewards programs. The American Express Membership Rewards Program allows you to do the things you love the most by providing you with a wide range of dining, shopping, entertainment, and travel rewards. You can earn points fast and its easy to redeem them whenever you want. You can use your points in whatever way you want and your points never expire. There is no limit on the number of Membership Rewards points you can earn. This means you can save up for as long as you wish and get the rewards you really want.
When you shop online you will earn extra points, 10x points to be exact. There are over 300 brands to shop at the Earn Points section. With the Points Advance option you can get an advancement of points which will allow you to get what you want even when you come up short. If you need to purchase extra points thats not a problem either.
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Posted on May - 21 - 2011
If you’re graduating this spring and you don’t have a job lined up, you mayhave a tough time finding one. Even graduates from the class of 2009 are still finding their degrees not as useful as they had hoped. A study reported by the New York Times shows that of all 2009 graduates, 22.4% aren’t working. Of the 77.6% with jobs, 22% have jobs that don’t require a college degree.
These numbers are bleak, but not impossible to overcome.
In a study reported by CBS, 55% of college graduates believe their education helped them prepare for a job or career. And the wage gap between high school and college graduates is reported at nearly $19,550. To make sure you start off your job search on the right foot, here are three quick steps to take.
- Polish your resume. Your resume is your chance to market yourself to potential employers. This me
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Posted on May - 18 - 2011
The Clear from American Express® is known for being clear and simple. You can enjoy having no annual fee, no late fees, no balance transfer fees, no over-limit fees, and no cash advance fees with a Clear Card. This card is designed for those that want a simple way to earn rewards for your spending. With this card you get all the great protections offered by American Express.
- Enjoy Automatic Rewards: Get a $25 American Express® shopping card for every eligible $2,500 you spend on your Card.
- Flexibility to Pay Over Time: You decide if you want to pay charges over time or pay in full just another way to simplify your finances with Clear.
- Powerful Shopping: We can extend the length of the original manufacturers warranty up to one additional year on your eligible purchases that have U.S. w
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