Posted on May - 04 - 2012
For those viewers looking for more tips on how to protect their contactless payment credit cards, check out some of the additional tips and a more detailed explanation on the tips mentioned on today’s show
It is possible to buy RFID readers online. If this gadget and the required software was to get into the wrong persons hands its entirely possible for this scam to occur here in Australia.
- The primary danger of having a contactless payment credit card is that your credit card is able to be used by someone else for transactions up to $100 without any pin or signature
- In the event that your card details were scanned by a fraudster with a card reader, your card could be used on websites that dont require the three digit CVC security code
- Its important to consider that a thief would get more value out of stealing your entire wallet, or your physical card itself. N
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Posted on January - 20 - 2012
Welcome to our week-long series on crushing your credit card debt. In this first of five articles, we look at the most important part of tackling credit card debtstop going into more debt
Without a doubt, the hardest part of getting out of credit card debt is avoiding new debt.
Our society has grown so accustomed to using credit cards that we use them without even thinking about it. The charges pile up each month to the point where we cant afford to pay off our cards in full. As our debt rises, we become even more dependent on credit cards just to get to the next paycheck.
To break this cycle, well have change many of our behaviors, attitudes and expectations. And the first step is to understand how we got into credit card debt in the first place. The changes will be significant, so let’s get started.
Not everyone sinks into credit card debt the same way. F
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Posted on January - 03 - 2012
The Queensland Country Credit Union Visa credit card is an excellent choice in credit cards. Because it is attached to the Queensland Country Credit Union, you will have access to excellent rates that are generally more competitive than other rates from traditional banks.
And, since it is a Visa, you will be in the company of over 1.5 billion card members from around the globe. There is no other card that has as many members.
Interest Rates, Fees Charges
Queensland Country Credit Union Visa Features
Every credit card is a little different so it is important that you find the card that is going to be best suited to your needs. Here are some highlights of what you will find with this card:
- You choose your design Everyone has different tastes and aesthetics. That is why Queensland Country Credit Union lets YOU decide what kind of card you would like.
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Posted on July - 03 - 2011
Right now Chase and Citi are offering some great bonuses to entice new cardmembers to get the Sapphire Preferred and ThankYou Premier cards. The points are worth quite a bit no matter what you use them for, but become worth even more if you redeem for airfare. If you’re on the hunt for a new card to earn some miles, snatch up one (or both) of these great deals before they’re gone. Chase Sapphire Preferred – Earn $625 in Free Airfare
As you can see, this card is primarily for people who travel a lot. If you are a frequent traveler, or even just want to take a vacation and don’t want to drive, you can turn your 50,000 point bonus into $625 worth of airfare. Through the Ultimate Rewards site, you can book two plane tickets of up to $312.50. The catch is, the plane ticket that you need won’t always cost exactly $312.50. Even so,
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Posted on June - 29 - 2011
The Children’s Wish Foundation Select Rewards Visa Platinum Card is designed for those that want to support a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling Wishes for seriously ill children around the world, creating precious smiles and memories their families cherish for a lifetime. The card offers 0% on purchases and balance transfers and there is no annual fee.
- Earn 1 reward point with every net purchase dollar charged.
- Redeem points for merchandise, gift certificates, cash back and more!
- Redeem points sooner start redeeming with just 1,500 points.
- 0% APR for the first 6 billing cycles on purchases.
- 0% APR for the first 6 billing cycles on balance transfers.
- No annual fee.
The Children’s Wish Foundation Select Rewards Visa Platinum Card currently offers 0% on balance transfers and purchases for the first 6 months. Whe
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Posted on June - 24 - 2011
The Discover Business Card is a rewards card designed especially to reward businesses for their purchases on gas and office supply purchases, plus more rewards on every purchase you make. The card offers 0% on purchases and there is no annual fee.
- Earn 5% Cashback Bonus on office supplies, 2% on gas, and up to 1% on all other card purchases
- Free Employee Cards with real-time customizable spending limits
- Complete fraud protection with a $0 fraud liability guarantee and 24/7 fraud monitoring
- 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus through our exclusive online shopping mall
- Up to 1% Unlimited Cashback Bonus on all other purchases
The Discover Business Card offers a 0% introductory rate on purchases until November 2011. After that the rate will be between 12.99% – 19.99% based on your creditworthiness. T
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