When shopping online, shopping safely online can be a challenge, especially if you stray from the larger e-tailers to get a better deal from a lesser known site. Here are 10 tips to help you gain some peace of mind while shopping online. 1. Check the seller’s customer satisfaction ratings. Other people’s […]
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Small businesses root for Walmart in fee battle with Visa
Small businesses aren’t usually in the habit of championing Walmart. But these days, many have nothing but praise for the retail behemoth, which is engaged in a public battle over merchant credit card fees. “It’s nice that a considerable retail giant like Walmart stands up and says, you know what, enough is enough and we’re just […]
5 Things to Do Before You Close Your Credit Card
So you’ve decided you want to close your credit card. Maybe your credit card issuer won’t lower your interest rate. Or perhaps the credit card no longer benefits you. Maybe you’re simplifying your wallet and need to let some credit cards go. Once you’ve made sure that closing your credit card isn’t going to hurt […]
7 Times You Shouldn’t Use Your Credit Card
Before you make a credit card purchase, do you question whether it’s a good idea to swipe? Just because your credit card issuer gave you access to a credit line and just because there’s something you want to buy doesn’t mean it’s a good time to use your credit card. Here are a few […]