All posts by Colin Robertson
Study Suggests Rude People Have the Best Credit Scores
Ever heard the expression, “nice guys finish last?” Well, the same principle could be true about your credit scores. A new study from researchers at LSU, Texas Tech, and Northern Illinois University discovered an interesting correlation between personality and credit ... Read More »
Fight Bank Fees: ING DIRECT Electric Orange Checking Account Review
If you’re sick and tired of paying bank fees or being forced to maintain certain requirements for your “free checking account,” look no further. The ING DIRECT Electric Orange checking account is a genuine fee-free checking account that also earns ... Read More »
Debit Card Alternative: PerkStreet Financial Review
You may have heard recently that the big banks are beginning to charge fees on debit cards as a means to recoup lost profits tied to the Dodd-Frank Act. While the likes of Bank of America and others have since ... Read More »
Discover $150 Cash Back Bonus
It’s credit card bonus season ladies and gentlemen. The latest bonus offer comes from credit card issuer Discover, which is offering $150 cash back after you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days upon opening your account. This is probably ... Read More »
Chase Slate No Fee Balance Transfer!
Huge credit card deal just got released today. For a limited time (it’s unknown how long), you can get your hands on a no fee balance transfer credit card via Slate from Chase. As long as you transfer your high-rate ... Read More »
Check Your Credit Scores Before Applying for a Credit Card
If you’re currently shopping for a new shiny piece of plastic to use in place of cash, you should know where you stand in the credit score department first. After all, a credit card issuer will pull your credit report ... Read More »
Chase Slate $75 Statement Bonus Offer
This week, Chase launched a new statement bonus associated with its popular Slate credit card. If you make just $300 in qualifying transactions within the first three months from account opening, you’ll get a $75 statement credit. This is essentially ... Read More »
One in Five Believe the Ability to Speak English Determines Your Credit Score
File this under amazing, or perhaps inane. But a staggering 21.6 percent of those surveyed in a new Visa poll believe the ability to speak English can determine your credit score. The survey of credit score myths found a number ... Read More »
Credit Cards Are About to Get Really Popular
In case you somehow haven’t heard, large banks, most notably Bank of America, plan to start charging customers who use their debit cards to make everyday purchases. B of A plans to charge customers $5 per month starting next year ... Read More »
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