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Credit Card Miles - What You Need to Know

October 22, 2008 by MoreMerchant · 1 Comment

If you are a regular traveler, it will be practical for you to be using a credit card that can earn you something when you use it during travel. There are quite a few frequent flier credit programs to consider so, which one should you go for?

The major consideration when picking an air miles credit card is if they can accommodate you for the major airline in your region of origin. Another is the program itself and how easy it is for the member to get the benefits without too many qualifications.

There are airline-sponsored credit cards but these are of course, exclusive to the airline that issued it. But, if that airline is the major one in your city, then that could be a good choice for you since it will give you more benefits in terms of convenience. Read more

Background on Visa

October 22, 2008 by MoreMerchant · 1 Comment

Brief background of Visa payment system

This plastic inside our wallets are the probably one of the more important things to bring whenever we go out. Almost everything can be bought if you have a credit card that isn’t maxed out. Most of the plastics have the insignias of Visa or Mastercard but there’s a great chance we really have no idea what these insignias are for. Read more

Should I Buy Stocks : Beat the Recession

October 22, 2008 by MoreMerchant · 1 Comment

So the credit crunch is crazy right now due to the crazy time in the economy. Many people are asking for advice on credit cards, mortgages, and car loans. Not to mention all the people asking for stock tips.

The honest truth is people don’t know. I can easily say the Dow is going down to the 5,000 - 7,000 range or I can say we are almost at the bottom, but nobody really knows. Wisdom says there are good buys out there if you do enough research. Quick money can be made in a down market, so yes now is the time to buy stocks IF (that is a big IF) you do the research. In a down market you can also lose everything you own and more.

Bank cardsOn credit cards you need to be careful. Make sure you are paying more than your minimum payment required. In fact get it paid off ASAP! Don’t walk — RUN!

In a down economy you need to be saving money like crazy. Back 20 years ago people saved upwards of 12% of their income. Do you know what people save these days? Let me tell you: Big Fat Goose Egg, yes that is right … ZERO - Nada - NOTHING.

Want to beat the recession? Pay off your credit cards, lower your interest rate on anything you can, and SAVE Money like a MANIAC.

Don’t Tax Me for Working Hard

October 20, 2008 by MoreMerchant · 3 Comments

Why does Obama believe that the government cna do better than you can with your own money?

During Barack Obama’s recent event in Toledo, Ohio, “Joe the Plumber” asked a simple question and got a surprising answer from the Democratic nominee. When he asked why Barack Obama’s tax plan was going to punish him for working hard and living the American Dream, Barack Obama responded, “When you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

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