Even employers joined the bandwagon and started issuing cards rather than a paycheck. Prepaid cards are re-loadable spending plastics that also carry Visa and MasterCard logos, but are not considered a debit or credit card, …
In my experience, a big part of the process of picking a credit card is weighing all the different programs available to choose from. There are cards that give cash back, reward points, air miles, and all sorts of other benefits. Some cards even deposit a percentage of your purchases into a savings account in [...]
There is a significant increase in the popularity of prepaid cards. This phenomenon was greatly noticed in the past years. The demand for these alternatives increased so much that transactions possibly reached $7.2 billion in a year. Even employers joined the bandwagon and started issuing cards rather than a paycheck. Prepaid cards are re-loadable spending plastics that also carry Visa and MasterCard logos, but are not considered a debit or credit card, not even gift cards. Users need not open a bank account nor apply for a credit line. Just add money and it works the same way as credit or debit cards. Hence, if you are not too sure about opening a bank account or you maintain that a … (more) March 12, 2010
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Every adult in America is most likely carrying a credit card in the wallet. In fact more than 70 million people are using the plastic for transactions. That is too big a number to also say that these people are prone to be victimized by fraud and identity theft as well. Truth be told, scammers are just right there waiting for the next one to con.
If you worry about your credit card and your identity, then you might find these tips handy to keep you protected:
• Never carry all your cards when you leave the house. Carry only the ones you need and keep the rest in a safe place at home. This way, you are able to track all … (more) March 10, 2010