Archive for the ‘Mastercard’ Category

How long to build credit up after cancelling credit card?

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

nmommy07 asked: I am thinking of getting a particular credit card to use on a purchase due to the fact it offers money off the purchase. I know this isn't a great idea, so I'm still thinking about it, but my concern is with my credit. My credit ...

How do interest rates affect the return on different assets?

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Alex G asked: First of all, when economists speak of "interest rates", what exactly do they mean? What kinds of loans are they for and for what period of time? Also, depending on whether rates are increasing or decreasing, what does this mean for the return on different classes of assets, ...

What are some typical relationships between different interest rates?

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Capitalist_pig asked: Are there any well known relationships between different interest rates? For example: The 20-year T-Bond rate is usually 2% above 3-month T-Bills. Stuff like that. Is there a website that would have things like that? It doesn't have to be just treasury security rates, it can be inflation rates, Federal ...

What is the easiest credit card to qualify for?

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Curious Kat asked: I have no credit/bad credit, and have trouble even getting a department store card. Isn't there a credit card that I can qualify for and work towards buiding my credit?Pine Scented Candles

What is the best credit card for a college student?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

asked: Is a college student credit card any different than the ones my parents apply for? If so what's the difference. What is the best credit card company to get my credit card at? I will be sure to pay it off.Fireplace Design Ideas

How will the tax rebates and reducing the interest rates help?

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

toledojeeper asked: How will tax rebates work when the US will borrow the money from China at 11% interest and give it to Americans to purchase products built in China?How will reducing interest rates help the people who have been doing the right thing by saving their money?Reducing interest rates ...

What is the interest rate for high credit scores and the differences in rates?

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

echo1181 asked: If one is prime rate. Credit score above 780. Are the final interest rates they quote you lower than what is advertise on their website? I am considering using a mortgage broker however their rates seem higher than the bank + the cost seems higher. ...

How do interest rates affect different economic sectors?

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Joakim M asked: It's not made clear as to what sort of economic sectors the question refers to. I know this much at least: -Increasing interest rates Higher mortgage costs Lower CPI Prevents inflation Slows the economy (decreasing GDP) Higher risk of recession -Decreasing interest rates Lower mortgage costs Higher CPI Steers economy towards inflation Speeds up the economy (increasing GDP) Lower ...

What credit card is the best one to apply for?

Friday, January 6th, 2012

J.Smith asked: I'm a college student looking to apply for a credit card. I will like a credit card that will give me the best, highest, limit, and that has a lot of good rewards. I know I will not be able to get both, but I will like to ...

How can you find out what the interest rates are in market?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

girly asked: Is there a website to check Interest Rates? How can you check out the interest rates in Markets? How can you check out the interest rates in each countries?Halogen Track Lighting