Aug 28
Recently, there have been a number of TV commercials that are being aired for the Marriott Credit Cards. Then there is the aggressive marketing of the credit cards with hotel rewards as well. Earlier, these were cards that were generally found on business travelers or the ones that literally live out of a suitcase – so to speak. However, things have changed now as these hotel credit cards seem to have a wider appeal.
The hotel industry is trying to push hard and bring it to the mainstream in order to make it a success story like the airline cards. However, before you decide to take the plunge, there are a couple of things that you need to know. F
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Tags: Cards, Credit Cards
Aug 27
If you’re just checking out your debt relief options, a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Sacramento serving Placerville provides some basic information to understand differences between Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy and what circumstances cause people to file
Anyone who stretches a paycheck to meet ever-growing debts knows what it’s like to wonder what it would be like to free up cash for more productive use. Maybe the trip to the credit counselor has already revealed that one essential of a healthy financial future depends on starting and growing a savings account.
Now it’s time to contact a bankruptcy lawyer and find out how one’s debt circumstances translate into debt relief provided by either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here are some general terms and concepts to become acquainted with so you can explore their meaning deeper in your meeting with a bankruptcy attorney.
Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Known as liquidation of debt Known as debt reorganization Time period from date of filing to final discharge of debt is four to six months Court approved plan to repay some or all debt over three to five years. Debt limi Read more…
Tags: Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Understand Differences
Aug 26
What if you like the convenience credit cards offer but you don’t want the risk of debt tied to having a credit line? Do you have options? You do! Two of those options are debit cards, like the St. George Visa debit card, and prepaid credit cards.
On the surface, debit cards and prepaid credit cards can sound very similar. There is no line of credit extended to you (unless a debit card is tied to a bank line of credit which acts more like a typical credit card — for this article however we’re talking about traditional debit cards tied to your checking account). You’re limited by the actual funds tied to the card. While s
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Tags: Cards, Credit Cards, Debit Cards