Mrs. Blinkin and I walked into Panera last night for dinner. We weren't in the mood to cook and we wanted something that was quick and relatively healthy (so our options were limited). I find myself eating Panera more and more - not only for their food choices - but also for the experience. If we're …
Credit Cards
Lesser Known Credit Card Perks, Part II
I haven't been blogging with any consistency recently (as you may have noticed). I'll go 2-3 weeks without publishing a single article and then I'll suddenly send out several posts without taking a breath. I blame this inconsistency on two things. One, I have been traveling a lot for work. And …
If You Have An American Express Card, Make Sure You’re Not Missing Out On Their Offers
A few weeks ago, I shared my 3 favorite credit cards. My favorite cards consisted of the: Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express BankAmericard Cash Rewards Credit Card Chase Sapphire Preferred Card I selected these 3 cards because of the high percentage of cash back earned on …
My 3 Favorite Credit Cards
I love credit cards. I don't think I can say that enough. I think too many consumers: (1) Blame credit cards for their behavioral problems and (2) Don't put enough thought into the credit card they use Today, I want to assist with #2. As I have stated in the past, credit cards are a …
Warning: Not All 0% Interest Rates Are The Same
As consumers, there are certain words and phrases that automatically trigger a positive response in our brains. Advertising agents, Marketers and Sales Representatives are all very aware of these triggers which is why you see them everywhere. Two of the most popular triggers are: 1. FREE 2. …
Is Paying An Annual Fee On A Credit Card Worth It?
Like every other question in personal finance, it depends. There are a lot of credit cards with dismal rewards that do not warrant paying an annual fee. At the same time, I have seen numerous credit cards with rewards that more-than justify the annual fee. I'll actually give you an example of one …
What’s The Best Cash Rewards Credit Card Right Now?
I think my blog has become too economics-based recently and it's downright depressing. So allow me to return to my roots of personal finance. As I have stated in the past, credit cards are a great spending tool, not a borrowing tool. When used correctly, credit cards can be very rewarding. When …
