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28th September 2009
Prepaid payment cards have become quite popular in the recent days. They have blown up in popularity across America over the last 10 years and now it has been flaring in the UK. Credit cards support you with extra purchasing power. This can do a lot to ma... Read >
Author: Nyasa Edward10th June 2009
It’s one of the country’s fastest growing crimes – but how do you stop someone from stealing your personal details and using them to get credit in your name? There are a number of ways in which you can help to defend yourself – and your finances... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell19th May 2009
Credit Card Debt Help
If you in desperate need of credit card debt relief, but do not want to spend big dollars or hours to get the job done, a credit card debt consolidation might be the perfect answer for you. Here are a few pointers to help get yo... Read >
Author: John Chase17th December 2008
Plastic ID cards are widely used nowadays for identification purposes, not just for company ID’s but also for a variety of purposes including loyalty cards, retail store cards, financial or bank cards, payment cards, health cards, transport cards, and ... Read >
Author: Analou26th November 2008
Leading credit card company Visa have unveiled a new credit card that they will be testing out in various locations over the next few months.
The new card is a lot more high tech than the ones we are used to at the moment as it has its own Pin pad inte... Read >
Author: Gill12th September 2008
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a protocol set up by the major credit card companies to help protect against security threats when payment cards are processed. The major credit card companies formed the PCI Security Standards... Read >
Author: Vijayanand17th August 2008
We live in a global economy and cross-border transactions are, for some of us, an everyday occurrence. It is important to know what choices are available to us for accepting international payments and settling in foreign currencies.
The Credit Card As... Read >
Author: M. Owen01st July 2008
Prepaid credit cards for teens do not have interest charges or monthly payments, but be aware that they are not normally free and there are fees levied by the service provider. These cards are perfect to help your teenager learn money management skills th... Read >
Author: Steve Evans20th June 2008
Below are some debt statistics that you may find interesting to read.
* Almost one out of every 100 households in the United States will file for bankruptcy.
* Out of all card holders within the U.S., 51% are females
* 43% of U.S. familie... Read >
Author: Debt Consolidation05th June 2008
The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of twelve individual requirements that companies must conform to or risk stiff penalties and fines and possibly even the loss of the ability accept payment cards at all. A security breac... Read >
Author: Andy Eliason15th May 2008
It’s not an uncommon occurrence for one to pay for an item on their credit card – for large purchases like a new TV or hi-fi system, it’s probably the method of payment that most sellers prefer. Along with the rise of the internet, with many website... Read >
Author: Jack Harris24th July 2007
Taking a loan might solve all your financial problems. But the biggest questions to ask yourself before a loan deal remain: where to borrow, how much to borrow, and which loan will suit your requirements? Some of these questions you have to ask yourself. ... Read >
Author: Aisha Cristal16th May 2007
There was a time when getting credit support without having anything substantial to pledge was virtually impossible. Back then lending was not a competitive business. And, when one had to enter the loan market, the first thing that used to bother him was ... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew15th May 2007
Typically, for routine monetary requirements, most of us rely on cash substitutes like payment cards and overdrafts. But, for infrequent monetary requirements (big or small), loans – available in both secured and unsecured form – are perhaps the only ... Read >
Author: bernard08th May 2007
The following figures prove that the market of personal loans is expanding:
By the end of October 2006, the total UK personal debt stood at £1,268 billion. Over the last 12 months, the growth rate increased to 10.4%, which equates to an increase of Â... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew27th April 2007
Unsecured loans – a sub-type of personal loans – are availed without pledging something valuable against the loan amount. Market study confirms that more and more people are opting for unsecured loans over other credit options like payment cards. So, ... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew26th April 2007
Market study confirms that the demand for secured loans is increasing in the UK credit market, as they are much cheaper than other credit options like payment cards, over drafts and unsecured loans.
It is a known fact that for people who are capable and... Read >
Author: bernard25th April 2007
Over the years, payment cards like credit cards, cash cards and store cards have become an integral part of our lives. Due to attractive offers and benefits from numerous card companies and multi-nationals, most of us have got into the habit of keeping mu... Read >
Author: bernard20th April 2007
Over the years, payment cards have become an integral part of our lives, as they are easy to get and convenient to use. The booming credit card industry is virtually brimming with card options and offers. For mutual benefits, many multi-nationals too have... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew20th April 2007
Secured loans are loans against collateral. Hence, this loan type can only be availed by homeowners and property owners – subject to the value of the pledged collateral, the borrower’s credit history and the lender’s credit policy.
The demand fo... Read >
Author: bernard18th April 2007
Two facts have always been an integral part of all social systems – miscellaneous human needs and insufficient finances. However, over the years, managing finances have become even more complex. As a result, more and more people are availing credit assi... Read >
Author: Anaya Erika18th April 2007
The market of unsecured loans is expanding, as they are much cheaper than payment cards and can be availed without collateral, unlike secured loans.
Over the past decade, payment cards like credit cards, charge cards, store cards and overdrafts have bec... Read >
Author: bernard15th April 2007
For most of our needs, credit support can be availed in both secured and unsecured form. Research shows that secured debts offer maximum loan benefits, as they are much cheaper than other credit options like unsecured loans and payment cards.
However,... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew15th April 2007
Of all loan categories, personal loans are the most sought-after and, hence, the most profitable loans in the world. In nutshell, they are like one-stop credit shop, as they provide convenient and comprehensible solutions for both short-term and long-term... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew13th April 2007
Personal loans have two sub-types – secured personal loans (availed by pledging collateral) and unsecured personal loans (availed without pledging collateral). Though both sub-types have pros and cons, secured debts are the most cost-effective way to th... Read >
Author: bernard12th April 2007
Personal loans are the only loans that touch most lives, as they provide credit assistance for a wide range of the personal needs – for varied business requirements; to recover from a bad credit situation; for education and career development objectives... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew10th April 2007
A recent study revealed that preference for secured funds is on a rise in the UK e-market, as they are much cheaper than other credit options, like unsecured loans and payment cards – credit cards, store cards, charge cards and overdrafts.
Loan seek... Read >
Author: bernard09th April 2007
If you in desperate need of credit card debt relief, but do not want to spend big dollars or hours to get the job done, a credit card debt consolidation might be the perfect answer for you. Here are a few pointers to help get you started.
Credit cards ... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle04th April 2007
According to a recent research, nearly 6 million people in the UK are availing personal loans to consolidate their debts. The study also indicates that most people prefer to use unsecured loans to consolidate their debts, as the interest rates of these lo... Read >
Author: bernard28th March 2007
Monotony in any form is boring. Daily routines too make life monotonous. Hence, holidaying is important to break away from the usual routine, relax and rejuvenate. Most vacationers use payment cards like credit cards for miscellaneous travel expenditures.... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew27th March 2007
Unlike finances, the scope of human needs is immeasurable… We can categorise our monetary requirements as follows:
Urgent needs like surgery, extended treatments, late education fees, debt consolidation and more
Routine expenses related to home, bus... Read >
Author: David wilson27th March 2007
There is no such thing as a universal best loan deal… Instead, there are different types of personal loans for people with different financial circumstances that can be categorised as follows:
Urgent monetary needs like surgery, extended treatments, l... Read >
Author: Angelo Drew05th March 2006
If you've never been to London before then you may find the thought of getting around the city somewhat daunting. With the population of Greater London estimated at more than 7 million people, this is a bustling city on a grand scale. So what's the best w... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett21st October 2005
Copyright 2005 MHG Consulting
Credit cards have revolutionized the purchasing experience since Diners Club released the first credit card in the year 1950.
The Dinners Club credit card gave consumers limited credit that, at times, even surpassed the... Read >
Author: Dan Farrell
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