Written by Oliver Laker on February 14, 2011.
Over the past few years it seems that just about every credit card company has hopped on the rebate website a.k.a. “bonus mall” bandwagon. These sites can be a great way to save but to be honest, most of them are more or less offering the exact same thing.
Well, the Citi Bonus Cash Center is different than all the others. Why? Because not only does it offer rewards for online spending, but it’s unique in that it also offers rewards at physical stores, too!
- Earn an average of 5% additional cash back on Citi Bonus Cash Center spending. Keep in mind that is in addition to the rewards you are normally earning on your Citi credit card.
- You can shop online, by phone, and at participating retail stores
- There are over 400 participating Citi Bonus Cash center merchants (and that list is growing!)
Not all Citi credit cards have access to this program. In fa
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Written by Oliver Laker on February 13, 2011.
ATM machine manufacturer NCR Corp has come up with a set of four new GSM/GPRS-based machines. The motive behind the introduction of these new machines is to add on to the rising opportunities from the financial inclusion of the government.
The new machines also include two real time cash depositors which are aimed at increasing the penetration of the cash dispensation market.
“These launches further establish our commitment to this market, which by the number of our employees, is already the second largest market outside our home market US,” NCR India Managing Director Jaivinder Gill said.
Apart from ATM manufacturing, the company also ventures in retail, travel and marketing software solutions for the banking industry. It has also come up with a service named NCR Aptra e-Marketing software.
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Written by Blake Teen on February 10, 2011.
Layoffs happen. I’ve seen even my hardest working friends with degrees from top universities get laid off. And although there are ways to protect your job (like going the extra mile and making yourself indispensable), there is no guarantee that you won’t lose your job at one time or another.
Depressing, I know. But here is the upside to it: a layoff could be your chance to get into a position that’s an even better fit for you, or your chance to try out that career you didn’t have the guts to. The trick is getting back on your feet, protecting your finances and starting to look for your next gig ASAP. If you have been laid off recently, here are a few things you can do:
1. Find out about severance benefits at your work (on the down-low). Knowing what’s usual for your company can help you negotiate a good package. 2. Apply for unemployment. The so
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Written by Tim Peak on February 9, 2011.
The credit reporting time limit is 7 years for most negative credit report information. However, in California and New York there are specific exceptions for certain types of credit report information. If you’re a resident of these states, certain information like tax liens or debt collectors may stay on your credit report shorter or longer than other pieces of information.
Written by Oliver Laker on February 7, 2011.
I’ve seen some secured credit cards that charge more than $200 in fees just for the first year! Obviously I can understand why they have to charge something, but $200? Are you kidding me?! Take a look at this Citi Secured MasterCard review to see how it compares to the others…
The Citi secured card application lists the annual fee as being $29. I don’t see mentions of any other fees besides that.
The application lists 18.24% for purchases, 25.24% for cash advances, and 29.99% for the penalty APR when it applies. Those were the interest rates as of Feb. 2011.
- You include a check or money order for an amount between $200 and $5,000 with your Citibank secured credit card application. That amount becomes your security deposit. You w
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