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IceRiver
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 28, 2003 @ 10:30a
cool, that's what i need
taylor said:
<< I intend for this to be much more informative, but I will be away from my computer for a week, and I wanted to get this started before I left. This will be the FAQ for CreditCards. It will include categories for:
heres some threads i found on specific creditcard issuers, if you want to include these discussions for those who want to know about a specific card issuer:
im sure theres more too, if i find them ill post them....this post has been linked in the "building the FW Finance FAQ post" to eventually be part of the master FAQ
Don't forget the fleet card which also gives price protection. I made a post about it a few days ago, check it out
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: May. 10, 2003 @ 7:53a
I nominate the excellent recent thread by rafaelg on credit montoring choices as FAQ material. I think it belongs here, I can't figure out where else? (maybe we actually need to break this up, this topic is so large, one for creditcard product choices (rewards, BT, BVG, etc), the other for credit issues (which applies to other loans, scores, monitoring, identiry tehft, etc? Just an idea.)
myth465
Senior Member
posted: May. 10, 2003 @ 9:53a
also the cancel lesser cards thread has gotten useful
zender
Senior Member - 2K
posted: May. 10, 2003 @ 9:58a
MarkM said:
<< ...maybe we actually need to break this up, this topic is so large, one for creditcard product choices (rewards, BT, BVG, etc), the other for credit issues (which applies to other loans, scores, monitoring, identiry tehft, etc? Just an idea. >>
I think this is a good idea to break up this topic a bit. Creditcards are really just a subset of credit issues, albeit a huge subset. Credit issues, as MarkM points out, expand far beyond just creditcards.
tooshy
Frivolous Member
posted: May. 10, 2003 @ 12:30p
Hope this will be a sticky thread, so we will remember to check here first. (There are other noteworthy FAQ's that should be sticky too.) I don't remember half of the threads linked, thanks Taylor for creating this FAQ. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0>
taylor
Senior Member - 1K
posted: May. 12, 2003 @ 6:58a
I added the two threads related to Credit Scores. I believe DaveHanson was planning on writing a thread related to credit scores. When that is done, I think it would be best to move them from this thread into it, and put a link from here to the Credit Scores FAQ.
It terms of making this a sticky, I'd prefer to see SIS's FAQ that links to all of the sub-FAQs be a sticky, but not all of these sub-FAQs. Having too many stickies is a bad thing, IMO. For the time being, I have added links to all of the sub-FAQs in my original sticky thread, but since I can't edit the original post, the links appear in the next post that I made.
Tooshy, perhaps you'd like to put the links in your post (since you have the second post in the thread).
SUCKISSTAPLES
FW Historian
posted: May. 12, 2003 @ 7:04a
i agree with Taylor, too many stickies is a bad thing....Tooshy what Taylor is suggesting is good...you have the 2nd post in the EXISTING sticky thread (the FW Finance Guide)...
tooshy
Frivolous Member
posted: May. 12, 2003 @ 8:28a
Good idea Taylor and Sis!!
Sis, great job finding all the sticky FAQ's to post. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0>
SUCKISSTAPLES
FW Historian
posted: Jun. 5, 2003 @ 6:15a
Thanks Tooshy for modifying your 2nd post in the sticky thread! When we get a lil more complete FAQ, Ill revise the list above and you can copy/paste the revised list...
Taylor, heres a few other creditcard related threads I think will be a good part of a FAQ
Thanks SIS. I added thos excellent threads to the list.
rhaun
Greedy Member
posted: Jun. 6, 2003 @ 11:30p
The appropriate thread for my quesiton is: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/forum.php?catid=52&threadid=100398
However, I can't reply to that thread. The label above post #1 on the thread says archieved message text. Does this mean that the thread is "dead" and I need to start a new one? It seems silly to start a new thread for my question.
Anways, my credit limit increase question is: Discover told me that a request to increase my credit limit would be reported to the bureaus. how long does such on inquiry affect one's credit score?
(Bonus points if you link to the help file/faq that answers the archieved message question that I missed when I searched)
SeattleNative
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jul. 16, 2003 @ 2:04p
This is a wonderfully complete FAQ thread. Please check here before posting common CC questions, and ask common CC questions here so this thread can be updated with current information.
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: Jul. 16, 2003 @ 2:44p
rhaun said:
<< The appropriate thread for my quesiton is: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/forum.php?catid=52&threadid=100398
However, I can't reply to that thread. The label above post #1 on the thread says archieved message text. Does this mean that the thread is "dead" and I need to start a new one? It seems silly to start a new thread for my question. >>
This is a general problem with FW. For example, I only now discovered (thourgh this faq) that there is an "Amex balance transfer payoff" thread by DaveH, and in the first post he references a conversation he and I had long ago, but he can't remember where. Well, I do remember, it was via PM, and I was going to cut and paste it to the thread ... but then I noticed it was impossible to reply anymore, the thread is apparently archived. Oh well. (FYI the gist of what I was going to post is that thre seems to be no rhyme or reason to me what AMEX does, some periods they charge interest & some they don't, it's gone from no to yes to no on me at least twice over now (I tend to make use of those no-fee AMEX checks as a way to "consolidate" balances in one place before doing a transfer to a 0%-but-with-fee card, and AMEX has bombarded me with these checks almost non-stop for years now).
Pakaderm
Thrifty Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2003 @ 11:40a
I have a CC question I didn't see the answer to...
Both my wife and I have scores of 750+. We have 0 CC debt. I'm going to apply for a new AMEX Blue Cash to purchase some savings bonds so here's the question:
Should I create my account and add my wife to the account, or should I apply for two cards, one in my name and one in her's, being completely separate of each other? Certainly we will jump through reward tiers faster with one account. Any preferences out here?
-Pakaderm
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2003 @ 12:14p
Pakaderm, unless you plan to use it for purchases (i.e. you both would like to use it at retail locations), if you are going to carry a balance, there is no advantage to getting it in both names, and many advantages to NOT doing that.
And BTW, if you do get the Blue Cash in just your name, but would still like to maximize "everyday" expenses, here is one useful idea: get a "Speedpass" wand from Mobil & link the card to it, and give it to her to use it when she needs gas.
Pakaderm
Thrifty Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2003 @ 1:07p
I do not plan on carrying a balance. The only reason for the new card is for the rewards. 1.5%/3.0% are better than my current Discover/Amex Costco cards which are 1 & 1.5 at the top tier. We would both use them as everyday cards/to pay bills/buy bonds(& pay them off w/o carrying a balance)/whatever.
Interesting idea on the SpeedPass.
-Pakaderm
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: Jul. 23, 2003 @ 1:16p
Pakaderm, then you might as well just get one card in both names, unless you think you will charge significantly over 50K annually (or whatever the limit is for getting rewards), it will maximize rewards.
By the way, I just realized what thread this is, it is the FAQ thread. My apologies to all for not noticing this sooner. I don't think this is the place to be posting questions. I'm not sure, but my hunch is taht this question should have been in the "AMEX cashback/Blue Rewards FAQ & startegy thread" or perhaps the "Rewards cards for new users" thread.
Do CC companies usually call your place of employment? Do they ever do it all?
SUCKISSTAPLES
FW Historian
posted: Sep. 7, 2003 @ 10:07p
DirkDIggler said:
<< Do CC companies usually call your place of employment?
NO they usually do not.
Do they ever do it all?
They may. Most dont ask for your work # though, so dont give it to them.
>>
SUCKISSTAPLES
FW Historian
posted: Nov. 22, 2003 @ 4:08p
bump to prevent archiving
DaveHanson
Senior Member - 6K
posted: Nov. 22, 2003 @ 11:24p
Good save SIS.
I would enjoy a thorough treatment on computing revolving interest with various card companies. I've never had to do this, and am ignorant about some subtleties...anyone want to take that on?
taylor
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 6, 2004 @ 9:11a
Bump for a few additions to the original post. Please PM me if you think there are other relevant threads that should be listed here.
lmscully
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2004 @ 8:22p
I may be posting in the wrong place, but this has the most recent activity. I have been looking for an online manual this guy wrote a couple years ago about getting out of debt and how to clear up problems on your credit report. I remember that it employed some guerilla tactics, but all seemed legitimate. I think it was a Word doc and it was out there for free. I can't find it now. If anyone knows what I am talking about, please post the link or PM me.
Thanks!
penumbra222
Ancient Member
posted: Jan. 20, 2004 @ 6:44p
Taylor: Curious if you ever heard of something like this before:
My girlfriend got an offer--which I no longer have--from Discover Card with a tiered cash back award up to 1.5% (I think the tiers were the same as normal Discover with the exception of going past 1%).
I called Discover to change my Discover card to the Discover Plus card -- the CSR would not let me do it without cancelling my present card & applying again. Anybody else heard of it?
taylor
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Feb. 13, 2004 @ 8:48a
Bump for update (Rewards Strategy thread)... and to indicate that I responded to penumbra222 via PM since it wasn't really appropriate for this thread.
Mulox
Addicted Member
posted: Feb. 17, 2004 @ 11:41p
Bump for an awesome job on this thread.
namespaced
Member
posted: Mar. 5, 2004 @ 11:48p
MBNA/Rotary Club creditcard w/ 5% rebate on gas PLUS .5% charity
is invalid, I called them up and they told me they don't have it.
taylor
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Apr. 18, 2004 @ 8:31a
bumped due to the increased number of recent CC posts.
DaveHanson
Senior Member - 6K
posted: Apr. 18, 2004 @ 9:45p
Great job with this taylor. You might add the large credit lines discussion, since it is focused on creditcards.
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: May. 25, 2004 @ 8:28a
Not sure where to put this, it's so general/wide interst, so I'll just post it here: COnsumer Action News: Annual CreditCard Survey 2004. I'd posted last year's issue, but who knows what thread anymore. Credit to meehawl (PM) for update on most recent issue. TOC:[Q]Annual CreditCard Survey 2004
Good credit is your shield against unfair risk policies Getting credit for your credit (rewards cards) High court rules that over limit fees are not finance charges Beware of two-cycle billing Fewer creditcard offers in the mail Fewer paying in full Low rate creditcards Introductory rates at time of survey CreditCard Survey 2004 Substitute card numbers offered CA hosts seminar for Midwest community groups
kkerty89
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 15, 2004 @ 9:05p
bump-er-ooni
Skipping 23 Messages...
didYOUsearch
Cranky Member
posted: Sep. 14, 2005 @ 1:18a
alanwong5521 said: [Q]If I am a college student and have no credit history, how many cards should I apply for? I heard that I shouldn't apply for too many (on the same day...Apporama they call it) since it could be detrimental to my credit score. Should I try to apply for a card one by one? I'm looking to apply primarily for the AMEX Student Blue Card, and maybe the Citi Dividend Student Card. (I was also thinking about applying for the US Bank College Card, as I heard it was easy to get, but I find the two earlier cards to have better rewards and such).
Should I apply for one card first or try to apply for 2 cards on the same day? I plan on aplying when I turn 18 which is less tahn two months from now.youve already posted this here in the thread you started, please dont duplicate your posts in different threads (please also fully reread the sticky and FAQs to familiarize yourself with posting guidelines)
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