For those of you who follow One Smart Dollar you might have noticed that I have officially launched a brand new website called, CardJournalist.com. The objective behind this project is to give readers all the information they need to be able to choose the right credit card. The main focus will be on rewards credit…
In my ideal world I would be able to visit each and every one of the 195 different countries, but let’s be realistic it probably won’t happen. There is a good chance I won’t even come close. One of my biggest passions in life is being able to travel the world and see new places….
Choosing the right credit card for you doesn’t have to feel like a chore, and there can be a big difference between different providers, different types of cards and introductory offers. Even though there are more options with credit cards than ever before, many people can still be tempted to choose a credit card from…
This article comes from my friend Jason Steele, a credit card expert and a contributor to Smart Balance Transfers and many other personal finance web sites. College students have always been a hot market for credit card issuers to target. They spend a lot and often go into debt, but they can be counted on…
Back to school is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start shopping for school supplies. Chase Slate with Blueprint did a back to school 2012 survey and it shows that shoppers are expecting to spend the most money this year on clothes followed by books and technology. The deals below from…
Being that there are a bazillion credit cards on the market, choosing the right one is far from being a straightforward decision. One of the most confusing parts of the process is whether you should go with straight up cash back or a different sort of rewards program. The answer isn’t always clear-cut. To help…