27
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Credit Cards, Making Money, Marketing
Airport credit card marketing is an effective way for credit card companies to secure new customers, applicants and consumers as cardholders. It is an effective way to gather new applications as well.
26
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Ask Steve, Consumer Debt, Credit Cards, Money Management
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed right now, before you forget, to get the latest posts. Thanks for visiting!Lovely reader Reese (a little link love for you) wrote a comment in response to my recent post Prepare For Your Credit Card Interest Rates To Jump Without Much ...[Read More]
26
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
There are a few things that I miss desperately from home in the U.S. now that I’m living in England. And for the life of me I can’t figure out why they aren’t here in the U.K. So here is my Please God list of things I really, really miss. Taco Bell For the life of me I ...[Read More]
25
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Beware, Credit Cards, Money Management
Banks could easily increase interest rates on customers that are carrying large balance in order to increase profits. Beware if you are carrying a balance.
25
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Free Stuff, Money Management
Learn the free and secret trick of multiplying the savings of coupons. So simple a baby could do it.
25
Jan
2008
A new scam message just arrived and in order to help show you what to look out for I’ve dissected it for you below. Sadly, people still fall for these kinds of spam messages. The dissected version. Dear Friend, Good day, I just want to inform you that I have deposited your ATM MASTER CARD ...[Read More]
24
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Funny Stuff
I’m not sure where this business idea will go but in the meantime, it is a lot of fun if you like stupid, make you laugh, who farted, giggle, giggle, cry till you weep, humor. A new find today online vozMe provided a few priceless minutes of entertainment. One time we had this really ...[Read More]
24
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Credit Report, Credit Score, Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem. All the hard work you put into building up a good credit history can be eliminated in a matter or hours or days if someone gets their hands on your identity. Is someone using your identity right now?
23
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Wa-Wa-What
Broadcasters claim that social networking sites make “these young people” want to kill themselves. Listen also to BBC excerpt of what is supposed to be the English language.
23
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Funny Stuff, Oddities, Photos
Sunrise Yesterday Morning in Frodsham, England. Red Underwear Telephone Company (BT) Sent as a Promotion. Interesting Name for Store in Liverpool. Strange Name for Breakfast Cereal. Weird Poster in Restaurant (Red thing looks like stomach). Interesting Alarm System. My Local Pub at ...[Read More]
23
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Good Tips, Mental Health, Money Management
Wedding insurance in the UK not only provides a bit of peace of mind but also a wedding stress counselor as well. Wedding insurance, who knew you needed it?
23
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Marketing
So I had this theme song commissioned to use for a new section of the site that I have not gotten around to just yet. I don’t know about you but it makes me smile when I hear it. Helen and I were just sitting here in my office listening to it and laughing. A fun way to start the day. I hope ...[Read More]
23
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Stressful Monday
There is nothing emotionally redeeming or culturally innovative about this post but it made me smile so I’m sharing it with you. The best thing about this picture is that it actually leaves plenty up to the imagination and isn’t overtly “nipples in your face”. If you are ...[Read More]
22
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Technology, Web
So I’m working on a new project to put my collection of historical pilot and flight manuals online for people to download. My other site RareAviation.com has some historical documents to download but not nearly the entire collection. I’ve hesitated doing this for a couple of years ...[Read More]
22
Jan
2008
Posted by Steve Rhode as Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Money Management
I suspect that there are many people like me who know they have an option to use a credit card, but don’t take advantage of it because they have a lack of knowledge or interest, or simply are in the habit of paying for everything with a debit card because it ‘feels safer”, but is it really? The answer surprised me.