Nearly two years ago, I blogged on this site about some of the financial challenges I faced while on a two-week trip in Europe. Other than pay toilets and the large minimum amount required to use a credit card, an issue I frequently encountered in France was the lack of acceptance of American credit cards on the metro ticket machines.
 Chip-and-PIN cards, which are popular in Europe, hold a very special place in Emily’s heart. |
The very concept of looking for the best cash back credit card is exciting in itself. After all, you can get your money back with every purchase and/or cash advance made on the credit card.
Each credit card company imposes its own set of rules in the cash back credit card, which is to be expected as it is a business. However, the basic idea across all issuers is the same – for each purchase made using the credit card, the rewards account accumulates until it reaches a specified threshold amount. At this time, you can cash out the corresponding cash rewards.
Each credit card issuer offers many options in redeeming the cash value. Y
Through August 31, 2010, you’ll earn 3% cash back on electronics and home improvements purchases when you use your PenFed Visa Platinum Cash Rewards card. Y
Ah, summer vacation. Despite this never-ending recession, many of us plan (or hope) to catch some rays at the beach, go on a road trip, squeeze in some adventure travel or just unwind out of town.
This week, CNN Money released a list of five global tourist spots in major turmoil right now. All of these cities have weathered some sort of disaster, and their tourism industries are hurting. While it’s unfortunate for the places that are affected, my guess is that if you’re looking for some good travel deals this summer, you can find them there.
If you don’t already accept credit cards for business you do online, you’re in a small minority, and it’s time to change! While it’s true that not all online business involves credit cards, the vast majority of consumers are no longer willing to incur the trouble and expense of sending checks and money orders. By all means, keep these payment options — but if you want to succeed, you really must start accepting credit cards.
We live in a world of instant gratifications, and people don’t like to wait around. Think of the increased turnaround time involved in using non-instant methods of payment.