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Fictional Finances: Addison Montgomery from Private Practice

December 19th, 2008 8:16 pm

Is Addison Montgomery, one of the world’s most renowned neonatal surgeons, living the carefree lifestyle, or does Private Practice’s main character need to keep her finances and credit card use under wraps?

Careful Who You Buy Gift Cards From: A Growing Form of Money Laundering

December 9th, 2008 10:47 pm

If you are planning to buy gift cards this holiday season, be careful. Gift cards purchased with stolen credit cards have been sold online as a tool for money laundering.

Fictional Finances: Jack Carter from Eureka

December 5th, 2008 10:01 pm

As a government employee, Jack Carter’s earning power is governed by his pay grade.

Weighing the Perks: Hotel Credit Cards Versus Airline Credit Cards

December 2nd, 2008 8:27 pm

When evaluating credit cards that offer hotel rewards and airline miles, it is important to do the math and determine which card is better for your spending habits.

Fictional Finances: Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk

November 21st, 2008 11:18 pm

There’s no denying the fact that Bruce Banner has a dirty little secret, but how clean are The Hulk’s finances?

What is “Credit Card Kiting”?

November 18th, 2008 11:21 pm

Credit card kiting is one of the only ways some people see to keep their heads above water.

Using a credit card for online pornography

November 13th, 2008 7:55 pm

Internet porn sites regularly use electronic money services to accept their credit card payments, rather than accepting payments directly. Some of these electronic money services are more professional than others.

Fictional Finances: Frasier Crane of “Frasier”

November 7th, 2008 6:15 pm

Even in sydication, radio host Dr. Frasier Crane leads the good life. Based on his spending habits, Frasier makes a pretty decent living.

Using a credit card to gamble online

November 5th, 2008 4:26 pm

First and foremost: It’s illegal to gamble online in the United States. Those interested in gambling online should take the time to familiarize themselves with the legalities related to Internet gambling, and the rules followed by the Internet gambling sites they plan to patronize.

How and why bars and restaurants pre-authorize credit cards

October 29th, 2008 9:33 pm

Handing over my credit card each time I buy a drink is sobering, especially when drinks can cost more than $12 a pop. It’s much easier just to start a credit card tab and face the music when the statement comes.

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