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Our Top Gas Credit Cards for Spring, 2013

March 11th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

If you drive a car, odds are you've noticed a huge spike in gas prices over the last few months and, consequently, a lot less money in your wallet. And while you might be breaking out that bike a little more often or driving your car as little as possible, it's all but impossible to avoid the gas pump completely. That's where credit cards that award you for gas purchases become especially useful.

New survey suggests 25% of consumers worldwide have been victims of fraud

by on March 8, 2013

A recent survey courtesy of ACI Worldwide suggests that one in every four consumers has been the victim of credit, debit or prepaid card fraud at some point in their lifetime. (And kudos to LowCards.com to making us aware of the survey.)

Should you sign up for a "theme" credit card?

Theme credit cards are credit cards attached to household brand names and interests that mostly serve a niche audience; Disney, the NFL, Williams-Sonoma, things like that.

Updated by Jason Bushey on Thu, 2013-03-07 09:46

Best Airline Miles Credit Cards, 2013 Quarter 2

March 6th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

With consumers gearing up for quarter two and the travel-friendly months of spring and early summer, we felt like it was a good time to revisit the best airline miles credit cards for the upcoming season.

Here are our favorite airline miles credit cards, broken down by category...

First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card

Ongoing APR
Setup Fee
N/A*
Reports to Major Credit Bureaus?
Yes
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Updated by Jason Bushey on August 11, 2020

First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card Summary

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Purchase Rates
Intro APR: N/A Credit Required: bad
Intro Period: N/A Set Up Fee N/A*
Ongoing APR: 19.99% Variable Annual Fee $29.00
Penalty APR: N/A
Balance Transfer
Intro APR✝: N/A
Intro Period: N/A
Ongoing APR: N/A
Transfer Fee: N/A

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First Progress Platinum Select Mastercard® Secured Credit Card

Ongoing APR
Setup Fee
N/A*
Reports to Major Credit Bureaus?
Yes
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Updated by Jason Bushey on August 11, 2020

First Progress Platinum Select Mastercard® Secured Credit Card Summary

Creditnet's Full Review

Offer details may have changed since the last update of the information on this page. Please see Fees, Terms & Conditions for updated and complete information.

Apply Now
Purchase Rates
Intro APR: N/A Credit Required: bad
Intro Period: N/A Set Up Fee N/A*
Ongoing APR: 13.99% Annual Fee $39
Penalty APR: N/A
Balance Transfer
Intro APR✝: N/A
Intro Period: N/A
Ongoing APR: N/A
Transfer Fee: N/A

User Reviews

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Chase Freedom® 5% cash back categories to include Lowe's this Spring, 2013

February 27th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

Update: This offer is no longer available. Check out the Chase Credit Cards page to view Chase cards that are currently available.

The Chase Freedom® Card announced that cardholders can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in purchases at Lowe's beginning April 1st and ending on June 30th, 2013. This is great news for DIY-homeowners looking to get a jump on spring cleaning and improvements as the weather (finally) begins to warm up in April.

Best Credit Card Signup Bonus Offers of 2013, Quarter 2

February 26th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

Credit cards that offer a signup bonus use the incentive of a short-term perk to make a long-term customer out of consumers. The allure of a credit card signup bonus in a society that craves - no, expects - immediate satisfaction is undeniable, which is why the market for credit card signup bonuses has rarely been stronger.

The LSU Tigers™ Platinum MasterCard® from Capital One® offer is currently not available from Creditnet.com

However the below card(s) are recommended by Creditnet as a great alternative to the LSU Tigers™ Platinum MasterCard® from Capital One®:

Similar Cards We Recommend

LSU Tigers™ Platinum MasterCard® from Capital One®

The Sony Card from Capital One® offer is currently not available from Creditnet.com

However the below card(s) are recommended by Creditnet as a great alternative to the Sony Card from Capital One®:

Similar Cards We Recommend

Sony Card from Capital One®

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