Tag: personal credit cards

For various reasons, many people apply for credit cards that they later decide not to use. Due to this, when the plastic reaches your hands, the question arises as to what consequences not activating it could imply. Thinking about this uncertainty:  What happens if I do not activate my credit card or let it remain ...

Speaking as someone who now enjoys good credit (knock on wood), I can explain in all too much detail the dangers and vagaries of landing a store credit card… or two… or FIVE. Laugh if you like, but I meant well as an undergraduate when I applied for credit cards for the free gifts they ...

Credit cards as a whole have been a popular method for paying bills and making purchases for some time. They allow you to swipe now and pay later, which can be extremely helpful when you don’t have the cash you need at the moment. And most credit cards let you earn rewards, such as airline ...

Credit cards are a common and often necessary thing. This is especially true when you want to reserve a rental car or hotel room. Credit cards also allow you to make purchases that you don’t yet have the money for, which is great when your refrigerator suddenly goes out and you don’t have enough savings ...

Credit card fraud is a serious problem that impacts individuals and businesses. All it takes is clicking on a link, making an internet purchase, or even having your credit card out. Unfortunately, a fraudster can also steal your personal information in addition to your credit card information. It can be a scary situation, but there ...

Getting your hands on a credit card without a Social Security number can seem like a daunting task. However it is most certainly possible! Getting a credit card without a Social Security number happens for people every day in the United States when the reasons are necessary and legal! Although it is indeed true that the majority of banks need your social ...