Credit Card Penalties May Jump to 30 Percent for Bank of America Customers

25 Apr 2011 | by Billy Miller | No Comments »

Customers of Bank of America Corp. may experience a massive increase in credit card penalties, according to an announcement made by a company spokeswoman on Tuesday. The spokesperson said the major card issuer plans to hike penalty interest rates to as much as 30 percent for customers who miss payments in the coming months.

Bank Increases Penalty Rate to Compensate for Lost Revenue

In order to compensate for a large decline in revenue so far in 2011, Bank of America is making changes that could have a huge effect on its customers. Starting June 25, the bank will begin charging a penalty rate of as much as 29.9 percent for customers who make late payments on their credit card balances, the company spokeswoman recently confirmed.

The bank reportedly saw a decline in revenue to $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2011. Th

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Verified By Visa Scam

25 Apr 2011 | by Porfirio Hillman | No Comments »

If you’re not familiar with Verified by Visa, it is a free service that allows you to add an extra layer of security for online shopping.  Here’s how it works:

1. Activate the feature This can be done either through your bank’s website or on a participating merchant’s website, below is a screenshot of the latter.

2. Use the extra password when shopping This password adds an additional level of authentication when you use your Visa credit card online at participating merchants. You will be required to enter it in addition to the all the information you normally provide (account number, expiration and security code).

The Verified by Visa scam has been sweeping the net for a few years now and just doesn’t seem to go away. It’s phish

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Traveling in Style: Choosing the Best Credit Card for Traveling

25 Apr 2011 | by Mildred Matthews | No Comments »

Regardless of whether you are traveling for the first time or the thousandth time, it pays to consider the value of a great credit card. Although credit cards with travel rewards are best suited for individuals who frequently use their credit card for travel, a comprehensive credit card with a number of consumer protections and features are ideal for nearly anyone who uses a credit card.

From rental car insurance to lost or damaged luggage protection and roadside assistance, some of today’s best credit cards do far more than offer you a low interest rate and frequent flyer miles.

Here are a few we really like:

  • Capital One Venture Rewards – We like the fact that the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card has no foreign transaction fees and double miles earned on every purchase. The points earned on this credit card can be used toward any number of things, including plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, and even cruises! Alt

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The Importance of Building Business Credit

21 Apr 2011 | by Porfirio Hillman | No Comments »

Countless small business credit card offers are just waiting for the next business account to open. You may have even received these specialized small business offers in the mail. Building business credit can be very important for the future of your company. Just like a good personal credit history, a strong business credit history shows your creditworthiness and also gives credence to your business as a legitimate company.

When you have your own company, you may have to juggle business credit cards, business lines of credit, and small business loans to keep your company moving forward. Your credit behavior with these forms of borrowing for business can help you to build strong business credit if you play your cards right. One thing to remember when working to build corporate credit is the importance of separating your personal credit and spending from your business credit and spending.

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