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.
Weighing the Perks: Hotel Credit Cards Versus Airline Credit Cards
Fictional Finances: Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk
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”?
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
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”
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
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
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.
Fictional finances: Chuck Bartowski of NBC’s “Chuck”
Working as both a retail employee and a secret agent, Chuck has a brain packed with information and a wallet stuffed with credit cards.
Top Five Credit Card Designs, Fall 2008
Credit card designs range from basic single color options to elaborate works of art. Some cards even give you the option to create your own credit card design. If you are interested in carrying the best looking credit card in your wallet, then take a look at the top five credit card designs on the market today.
Hidden gas prices for credit cards
According to ABC News, some gas stations are automatically changing the prices on the pump for credit card users. In the story, as soon as the reporter swipes her card, the price on the digital readout increases .08 more than the posted amount: From the posted amount of 4.27 to 4.35.
