Monthly Archives: November 2008
What's the deal with the Discover cashback bonus?
Discover card offers periodic 5% cashback bonus programs for purchases at certain vendors. To activate this bonus you have "sign-up" by calling them or from the website. Why do they require this activation instead of automatically applying the bonus? As far as I can tell, you aren't agreeing to anything other than accepting the bonus … Continue reading
Where can I apply for my first credit card?
I've never had a credit card because my mom has always told me that they just cause problems. But now that I'm looking for a house, there is NO way I can get away with having no credit in my history. How can I get my first credit card? I actually tried applying for a … Continue reading
How can I get a credit card with rewards when I have bad credit?
Hi. My wife and I both have terrible credit, and are looking for a credit card with rewards such as cash back or sky miles. We use our visa cards that are tied into our checking accounts so much that it is a waste to not get rewards, but it is hard to get rewards … Continue reading
I want a cashback card (5%) or 6 months 0% APR with no credit, should I cold call discover?
I don't want them pushing me onto something else, because I would like to have both of those criteria. Would spend money on gas and food (tuition and rent have to be paid in cash). I have a debit card that gives me reward points, I spent 2000 dollars I got a water bottle! Yes! … Continue reading
What's the best way for me to get my first credit card?
My parents credit is ruined so having my name on their cards would only hurt my credit. I do have a checking account at my bank, haven't bounced anything, etc. What should I do to get my first credit card? Whatever you do, please do not sit there and apply for credit card after credit … Continue reading
Does anyone know the best way to use a rewards credit card?
Im getting a gold credit card (Australia) with up to 55 days interest free. Im thinking Im going to use it to pay for almost everything, and then put the money straight back on it and reap the rewards! Does anyone have a system they can suggest? Can I pay my home loan and other … Continue reading
why companies offer cashback with credit cards? who pays the amount? how much the cardholder get benefitted?
Here's an article on credit card cashbacks, together with links, that may be of help: http://ezinearticles.com/?Cash-Back-Credit-Cards&id=129695
What is the transparent sticky substance that you find at the back of your credit card when it first comes?
It is at the back of the credit card or any cards that you first get. It affixes the credit card to the cardboard that comes in the envelope from the bank. hot glue from the glue gun
What is the best rewards credit card for getting the cash back?
I have excellend credit and I love the cash back rewards of credit cards. Right now I have a discover and get 5% cash back on gax, and 1% on everthing else. Does anyone know of any better credit cards for cash back? The best one is Chase Cash Plus. 5% cash back at grocery … Continue reading
which credit cards give cashback?
It's not the credit cards that give cashback, it's the stores that give cashback. Not all stores do it either.