H-E-B Credit Card Discontinued, So For 2013 Get This Instead
H-E-B grocery stores, which has over 150 locations throughout Texas, recently discontinued their credit card partnership with Chase. Existing cardholders can still login to their accounts, but the...
View ArticleSamuels Credit Card Could Be The Worst Choice You Make
Q: I’m buying a diamond engagement ring from Samuels Jewelers. They have a few credit card offers for 0% and I’m thinking about doing the one that gives 0% for 18 months on purchases of $1,999+. Would...
View ArticleAbercrombie Credit Card: Should You Apply or Avoid In 2013?
I used to work at Abercrombie and Fitch. It was at their West Coast flagship store (located at The Grove in Los Angeles). A huge location that was 3 stories tall with an extra loud playlist that made...
View ArticleWhy Buffett Would Hate Nebraska Furniture Mart Credit Card
The NFM credit card offers a “sucker’s deal” for financing that is contrary to Buffett’s own advice. You need to be warned: this does NOT operate like a regular credit card. The 0% promotions use...
View ArticleThe 2013 TJX Credit Card Promo is a Huge Waste of Your Time
In a ploy to drum up attention for their credit card, TJX sent out mailers to account holders for a sweepstakes. They describe it as “A chance to win a $100 gift card. Then update your look, and your...
View ArticleWhy The 2013 US Bank Hobby Lobby Credit Card Is a Must-Have
Normally I’m not a fan of store credit cards. Why? Because they usually have little to no rewards and subpar customer service. However the Hobby Lobby Visa credit card is totally different… their...
View ArticleHow Your Annie Sez Card Is Affected By 2013 Store Bankruptcy
Q: I just found out that the owner of Annie Sez stores filed for bankruptcy back in January. I have a credit card account with them. How does that affect me? Do I still need to keep paying? A: These...
View ArticleShopNBC Credit Card is a Horrible Choice For Benefits
The card’s tagline is “Smart Shopping. Serious Benefits.” but in 2013 it doesn’t exactly live up to those promises! Out of all the home shopping channels, ShopNBC has the highest price point –...
View ArticlePayment on Roomstore credit card, but no furniture in return?
High interest rates and 0% promotions with retroactive interest charges are just a couple reasons why I hate store credit cards. But there’s something even worse… bankruptcy. No, I’m not talking about...
View ArticleIs the Babies R Us credit card a bad idea for your newborn?
Q: I’m a regular reader and know you’re not a fan of store credit cards. But I would like to know if the Babies R Us MasterCard would still be bad idea if I’m expecting? I am five months pregnant and...
View ArticleLazy Boy Credit Card Financing Is Playing With Fire
If you have – or are thinking about getting – their in-house financing card, make sure you know how it really works. At sales rep at my local Lazy Boy Furniture Gallery in Torrance was trying to sell...
View ArticleBe Careful In 2013 With The Room Place Credit Card Account
If you live in the Chicago area, you’re probably quite familiar with The Room Place furniture stores. They have good deals, but is their credit card one of them? I saw that at the top of their website...
View ArticleJared Credit Card Is Easy To Get, Tough To Pay Off
He went to Jared’s… and paid too much interest. The good news? The Jared Jewelers credit card has very lax requirements for approval. I have seen reviews/feedback from customers who have a credit score...
View Article2013 Eddie Bauer Credit Card Review: It’s Misleading
Unless you can get one that operates over a major payment network like Visa or MasterCard, most store cards are a terrible deal. Why? Because you can only use them one place. However if they have a...
View ArticleThe 2013 TJX Credit Card Promo is a Huge Waste of Your Time
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View ArticleWhy The US Bank Hobby Lobby Credit Card Is a Must-Have
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View ArticleHow Your Annie Sez Card Is Affected By 2013 Store Bankruptcy
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View ArticleShopNBC Credit Card is a Horrible Choice For Benefits
The card’s tagline is “Smart Shopping. Serious Benefits.” but in 2013 it doesn’t exactly live Read more
View ArticlePayment on Roomstore credit card, but no furniture in return?
High interest rates and 0% promotions with retroactive interest charges are just a couple reasons Read more
View ArticleIs the Babies R Us credit card a bad idea for your newborn?
Q: I’m a regular reader and know you’re not a fan of store credit cards. Read more
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