Archive for the ‘Mastercard’ Category

What is a good credit card for a college student?

Friday, March 16th, 2012

asked: I'm a college student, and I would like to apply for a credit card. I've heard of ridiculous interest rates and fees, and I don't want either. I also only have student loans that reflect on my credit, but I'm not saying I have bad credit. ...

What are mortgage interest rates likely to do in the next day or two?

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Adam asked: Today is Wed. 10/8, and my lender just called to tell me rates went up today. We are in escrow and been waiting to lock in because of the bailout plan. My lender said that Bernake (however you spell it) was supposed to lower interest rates ...

Interest rates?

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Rich A asked: Im in the processes of buying a new vehicle ( i had to order it and it hasn't arrived yet ) and im wondering what the interest rates are going to be on a $14,500 loan? My credit is really good, my credit score is like 761.Bass ...

How does closed credit card by the bank affect my credit history?

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

hop2seeu asked: My account was closed by the bank due to number of credit cards I have and high balance. I will be able to close all in 6 months. Can other banks close my credit card accounts as well? What is the best way to handle it? Thanks for the ...

How do I close empty credit card accounts?

Monday, March 5th, 2012

atg28 asked: I have recently checked my credit report and I realized I had several credit card accounts which were unused for several years running with a zero balance for some time. I would like to close them to resolve my accounts and improve my overall credit. I have to ...

What is the best credit card rewards program?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Gal E asked: I currently have a Bank of America credit card in which I earn no rewards from using. Because I'm starting to use it more and more, I've decided it's time to switch to a credit card where I can earn rewards. I'm wondering if people have suggestions ...

What credit card should I get, whats the fastest and best way to build credit?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

B sack asked: I have no credit and was wondering what credit card I should get. I do not want to get a co-signer and I am not 21. I am getting this card to build credit and was wondering what other things I should do to build my credit. ...

How was it possible for interest rates to stay low globally for such a long period?

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Jay asked: We had a long period of low interest rates with low inflation. Inflation was quite stable over this period, with the exception of housing inflation (which is not included in the CPI data). Im referring to the period between 1995-2007Steps On How To Do CPR

What would happen if interest rates went up?

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

mtphellas1 asked: During the 1970's interest rates on basically everything including savings and CD were well into double digits. What caused this? In order for interest rates to be that high again where would the market in general be headed? I understand how the economy and interest rates generally work ...

How long will it take the latest 3/4% interest rate cut to affect the mortgage and loan companies rates?

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Cobabeology asked: With the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, I understand that banks will follow suit and lower interest rates. How fast will it take for these changes to go into place? At what point should people begin to investigate refinancing their mortgages and other loans where it will ...