It happened at the Garrisonville Walmart in Stafford County, police said. According to police, 25-year-old Daniel Acheampong was caught in the act of buying the gift cards using 14 different credit cards, each bearing a different name than his own. Police said this is often a sign of credit card fraud. [Read More…]
A recent financial story has captivated audiences with its stark reality: a single mother who accumulated a staggering $185,000 in credit card debt. The story, as featured on financial shows, details how she leveraged 22 credit cards to cover everyday expenses like groceries, gas, and her mortgage after a divorce. The debt was also compounded…
Earlier this year, I wrote about why the list of transfer partners for Citi’s ThankYou Rewards program was less than ideal. Citi just didn’t have strong enough partners to compete with similar credit card programs, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. For instance, if I wanted to book a great award…
Three of the most popular credit cards for travel spending announced brand new perks and higher fees. When you dig deep, the exciting new bonuses may be a big old bust.”” When you do the math, the numbers appear to add up in the consumer’s favor, exceeding the cost of the annual fees of up…
The Apple Card has dropped to third place in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, marking the first time in four years it has failed to secure the top spot. The card, which is currently issued by Goldman Sachs, scored 624 points among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee. It was…
Debts used to be paid off a lot easier, but that was largely because everyone knew one another in their small towns. In a city, however, that’s a lot more difficult to maintain. That’s when things adapted and led to the rise of the credit token. If you merely showed someone your token, you’d be…
If you’re juggling multiple credit cards – and multiple payments – it can be easy for something to slip through the cracks and harm your finances. For this reason, some consumers opt to consolidate their credit card debts into one payment. Before taking this step, however, it’s important to educate yourself to learn whether it’s…
If you’ve found the car of your dreams but won’t be able to make cash payments monthly, you may find yourself wondering whether you can make a car payment with your credit card. The answer to this question is, unfortunately, dependent upon your auto loan lender. Even if you’re permitted to, you may want to…
It’s the stuff of legends – paying the tab for your dream vacation using rewards and miles earned with your credit card. Is this truly possible? If you take the time to learn how to maximize your benefits and get the most value out of your credit card rewards program, the answer is yes. Image…
If you’ve never had a credit card of your own, you may be wondering if it’s worth it. The truth is, there are several tips first-time credit cardholders should follow in order to protect their finances and make using a credit card worth their while. Click below to learn the basics of opening and using…