Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Offers 50,000 Bonus Points

May 16th, 2011 by Jason Bushey

Competiton to be the rewards card of choice in your wallet is really heating up these days. Just when one fantastic promotion is canceled, another great deal seems to immediately pop up on the radar. In fact, effective today, Chase is doubling their efforts to win your business by offering 50,000 bonus points (instead of 25,000) for those who sign up for a Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and spend 3,000 in the first 3 months. $500 in free points (enough for 2 free flights worth up to $312.50 each) isn't a bad deal at all, but what else does the card have to offer? Here are the top 3 things that stand out to us:

Top 5 Weirdest Currencies in the World

May 13th, 2011 by Jason Bushey

Here at Creditnet, we try to guide consumers through the wild world of credit cards. But this doesn't mean we're oblivious to the joy of having a stack of cold hard cash in your wallet. That said, not all stacks of cash are created equal. No, we're not talking about exchange rates or any of that boring finance stuff. We're talking about all the wacky currencies that exist across the globe. From beautiful to bizarre, the currencies of the world are as diverse as the cultures which produce them. Take a look at the best of the best

Good Credit Saves Big Money

Everyone loves finding new ways to save money. Some people obsess over cutting the little things from their daily routine, like lunches out with friends and $4 lattes. And while there's nothing wrong with frugality, the truth is a lot of people tend to overlook other areas in their life that could save them much more in the grand scheme of things.

Updated by Joshua Heckathorn on Wed, 2011-05-11 17:00

4 Reasons You Shouldn't Hate Credit Cards

May 11th, 2011 by Logan Abbott

Many of us cringe when the word “credit” meets our ears. Fresh memories, some still in the making, flood our minds of people losing everything during these past few turbulent years. Unfortunately, we have convinced ourselves to hate something we once loved so much. If you find yourself having turned against your once precious credit cards, here are four reasons you may want to think about rekindling that credit card romance once again:

7 Elite Credit Cards for the Rich and Famous

May 10th, 2011 by Logan Abbott

The economy is still recovering from its near-collapse back in 2008 and the financial outlook for tens of millions of Americans is still challenging. However, times couldn’t be better for this country’s wealthiest citizens. In fact, their incomes have increased significantly in the past 3 years and they’re looking to spend. So, banks' offerings for the über wealthy are perhaps even more profitable than in years past. With ridiculously awesome benefits that have become a status symbol in upper class America, the wealthy are happy to accept. These aren’t your average zero interest credit cards. Here are the top 7 elite options if you’re rich enough to afford them:

Squareup: A New Market for Credit?

May 9th, 2011 by Logan Abbott

NFC chip technology is a market with huge potential for growth as smartphones and other mobile devices begin to replace cash and plastic in consumers’ wallets. In fact, there are some stepping stone applications which are particularly noteworthy in the move toward mobile credit card authorization. One company that can't be overlooked is Squareup.com, or “Square” as it's commonly called. Founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Square is nothing more than a shift away from the traditional use of credit card authorization terminals. Traditionally, credit card merchant services have been set aside for business-only transactions with a hard-wired connection. But what about the guy who runs a taco stand? What about if you want to split the tab on your dinner at Applebee's with a couple of friends? Square has not only helped to solve an immediate pain point, but has also done an excellent job in taking credit card merchant services to a completely untapped market segment: the consumer.

Mother's Day 2011: Money Lessons from Mama

May 6th, 2011 by Jason Bushey

Ahhh Mother's Day. It's time to treat mom to breakfast in bed, help out in the garden, and thank her for changing your dirty diapers. It's also a great time to remember all of mom's little lessons. As you grow older, you realize that the things mom taught can now directly be used as guidance for prudent financial decisions! Yes indeed, the seeds of financial intelligence get planted in young brains early on by caring mothers.

Get Your Free Federal Tax Receipt

There's a good chance your largest expense in 2010 was the taxes you paid to Uncle Sam. But do you know exactly where your money went? Probably not.

ThirdWay, a think-tank based in Washington D.C., believes that everyone who files a tax return should have the right to a "taxpayer receipt" as well. It sounds logical enough. Would you ever give someone else thousands of dollars for an unknown product without receiving a receipt?

Updated by Joshua Heckathorn on Thu, 2011-05-05 17:00

World's Most Expensive Shot for Cinco de Mayo

May 5th, 2011 by Logan Abbott

Much like St. Patty's Day, Cinco de Mayo is really just another day to party it up Mexican style for most people. And what's a Cinco de Mayo party without tacos and tequila? Tacos are no doubt one of the cheaper foods in life, but if you're in the mood to wash your taco down with something only a true high roller would consume, we've got the perfect thing for you.

May the 4th Be With You: Best Star Wars Stuff Money Can Buy

May 3rd, 2011 by Joshua Heckathorn

Jedi fans will be roaming college campuses and city streets tomorrow wielding lightsabers and sporting their most authentic costumes in celebration of the unofficial Star Wars Day, May 4th.

Stemming from a play on one of the film's most popular quotes, "May the Force be with you", fans worldwide have twisted the phrase into "May the 4th be with you" and set aside this day to honor all things Star Wars. So don't be alarmed if you see people speaking weird guttural languages to each other, trying to open their car doors using the Force, or acting like their arm just got cut off in a lightsaber duel. It's all part of the fun.

For a true Star Wars fan, however, the celebration lasts longer than a single day. You may have been embarrassed about your obsession with Jar Jar Binks action figures when you were in high school, but now that you're in college, there's no shame in letting your true colors shine through. In fact, there's nothing quite like surrounding yourself year round with the best Star Wars memorabilia student credit cards can buy.

Here are five collectibles that are sure to draw the envy of your fellow Star Wars geeks for many years to come: