In case you didn’t know, there is another bubble, which is getting bigger and bigger in this country, getting ready to burst. Revolving consumer credit card debt continued to grow each month, finally breaking the $900 billion dollar mark for the first time last June. The Federal Reserve reports that this year, Americans have racked … Read more
Commerce and technology, combined as one package – this is what online credit cards are. With the advent of the Internet, barriers to knowledge and communication broke down. Also, with the Internet, came the concept of an e-shop or a virtual shop that existed only on the Internet. You can shop using the online credit … Read more
Credit has a love-hate relationship with the general public. On the one hand it allows us to buy goods without paying on the spot, on the other hand it can get out of control, and we end up paying more than we bargained for. The latter isn’t really anyone’s fault except the person responsible for … Read more
As the new year approaches, many small businesses are bracing for a rude awakening. The 1099-K is here and the latest reporting requirement from the IRS is designed to eliminate unrestricted income for small businesses that use credit cards. The new tax laws for issuing 1099s will bring about an unprecedented change in the way … Read more
If you operate a retail or e-commerce business, accepting all major credit cards and electronic checks is an essential method of customer payment. However, business owners must also consider the potential cost of fraud when you decide to accept electronic payments. Studies have shown that both traditional and online merchants have lost billions in fraudulent … Read more
Elan credit card – While completing the research for this article, admit I was getting a little frustrated. What is it with these companies that have credit card offers that no one can access online? seriously. what’s the matter? elan credit card – mystery solved If I’m interested in your organization’s Elan credit card, all … Read more
Banks and their affiliates are now competing with each other to provide a quick and easy credit card application process. There are two common options for bank credit card application – online format and paper copy format. The disclosure statements of the banks provide all the information regarding the costs and terms of repayment. By … Read more
Presently there are a huge number of consumers who crave for a valid credit card debt settlement due to various reasons. However, the main reason for this has been the economic crisis seen in the world recently. Factors like inflation have taken away the consumers from their strong financial base leading to many problems. However, … Read more
Debit and credit cards may look similar, but work in very different ways. For credit cards, you have a credit balance that you eat into every time you make a transaction. Every month your lender will write you a letter telling you your new balance and asking you to make a payment, which is somewhere … Read more
Most of us use credit cards regularly to manage our daily expenses. Here are some principles to keep in mind when using plastic. Rule 1 – Always pay the outstanding amount in full every month It sounds like such a simple thing, but it’s surprising how many people I’ve met who carry outstanding balances on … Read more