Credit cards
Taking the First Step to Simplicity
Last night when I called American Express to dispute the seemingly never ending charges on my Costco card from Netherlands (yes, it came again and AMEX only told me to be [more] patient after 8 weeks of investigation), I took the first step toward simplifying our finance by asking AMEX to close one of my [...]
Reader Question: Is it OK to Get a Business Credit Card when I Don’t Own a Business?
I got this email from a reader this morning regarding Chase business card:
I have received multiple pre-approval letters from chase for a business credit card. 3% cash back at home improvement centers, 3% cash back at restaurants, 3% cash back at Staples and such. Being a new home owner the lure of 3% [...]
Zecco Promotion: Lowers Account Minimum, for now, but Keeps the News like a Secret
Early last week, a post on Money, Matter, and More Musings reported that Zecco the commission-free online brokerage firm, is running a promotion with lowered account minimum from $2,500 to $1,000. That seems to be a good news for small investors who can’t meet the initial deposit requirement. In fact, the $2,500 minimum is the [...]
Chase Freedom Card Received but Not as Good as Thought
About two weeks ago, I applied and approved for a new Chase Freedom card. The main reason for me to apply the card is the advertised $250 bonus after first purchase, though I can still use the 3% cashback on grocery store, gas, and fast food restaurant purchases. What could be better than $250 free [...]
Citi Diamond Preferred Reward Card $100 Gift Card Deal
Plus, you will also get
0% balance transfer for 12 months
5 reward points on every dollar spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores, and gas stations.
For the 0% BT, the card’s terms and conditions say
The transaction fee for balance transfers is 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, $5 minimum, $75 maximum.
Since Citi is changing its [...]








