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What Credit Cards Do You Use
Monkeys, I know there are other articles on this but they seem to be outdated now that benefits for many credit cards have changed (Amex Gold is almost a completely different card now). What cards do you get the most value from, or use the most? I personally just upgraded my Amex Gold to the...
London Credit Cards - Advice
Afternoon monkeys, Incoming first year Analyst in London + long time lurker, first time poster. Currently looking for a credit card and would appreciate everybody's two cents on the matter to avoid future regrets. Provided the incoming slavery, I dont believe reward scheme-based cards are the way to...
Goldman Sachs Dives Into Retail Banking: Credit card partnership with Apple will be a new source of revenue growth
Amid declining Iphone and trading sales, a credit card partnership between Goldman and Apple will serve as a mutual source of revenue: [quote]Apple Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are preparing to launch a new joint credit card, a move that would deepen the technology giant’s push into its...
Credit Card of Choice - Points, Cashback, or Miles?
A discussion on Airlines got me thinking about the best vehicle to incur monthly debt for which the full balance will be remitted at end of the month to reap the rewards of Points, Cashback, or Miles. I've had a couple of credit cards in the past and have consolidated to just two right now. The...
MBB Credit Card & Alt Travel
I have just accepted an offer from an MBB firm. I understand there are forums out there on the topic of credit cards already, but I wanted to see if there were any new tips out there for a new consultant expecting to travel? Also, is alt travel considered a taxable benefit or can you do it without...
Chase Sapphire Preferred - First Year Analyst
Anyone know if you can qualify for the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card as a first year analyst? Any other suggestions for a card for analysts? It would be a my first credit card so I have no prior credit history.
10 Quick Do's and Dont's I Learned from Travel Hacking Over the Last 18 Months
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Credit Card Arbitrage
Through responsible credit management, my credit score is ~750 and I got offers for credit cards with an 12 month intro 0% interest rate on the first $20,000 I borrow. What is the most riskless and profitable arb that you would do? I received multiple offers so let's raise that to $50,000.
In College. Credit card question.
I'm a junior in college right now and got my credit card (Discover Card) a couple months ago. When I got my CC, my fico score was 690. I spent the summer in NY for a internship which didn't play me til the end of the month and had to use my credit card. I maxed it out, but payed it back (on time)...
How much Credit Card Debt?
How much credit card debt does everyone have to their name?
Multiple Credit Cards?
I got my first credit card with a $2,000 limit a year ago. I pay the bill in full monthly. I heard you can build your credit even faster by using 2 CCs. Is this correct? Should I open another card and pay for half of my shit with that one? By that reasoning, isn't 3 even better?..
Now You Can Tip Your Favorite Barista with Plastic!
So while I anxiously await our dear fiend Bernanke's speech, I stumbled across this which is absolutely awesome. It's amazing how simple many ingenious things are. It's called the dip jar and allows you to leave a tip with your credit or debit card. It actually looks like pretty cool idea ....
Sell Your Options Dearly: DEBT
Andy note: "Best of Eddie" - while Eddie is on vacation we're throwing up some of his classic posts from the past. This one from June 2010 is part of the very popular "Sell Your Options" 5-part series. More to come later this week & next. If there's an old post from Eddie you'd like to see up again...
Corporate AmEx
For analysts given a Corporate AmEx for their daily dinner allowances, cabs, weekend work expenses, business trip expenses, etc., do we get to keep the points for the reward program? Am looking to get a rewards credit card and want to know if I should go for an AmEx or some other type. If I get to...
Perfect Credit? You're Screwed.
Imagine going into your favorite retailer and when you're checking out, the clerk asks if you want to apply for their in-store credit card to save 10% on your purchase. Why not, you think, and you quickly submit the application. It comes back declined. That's not possible, you explain, I have...
Comparing Cards
So I read through the whole "which credit card do you use" thread and I've narrowed my search down to three cards. I'll be starting as an analyst in a few weeks and figured I should get my own card (one that isn't paid off by my parents - I only ever used it for groceries and airfare to come home)....
Gold vs. Platinum Card
Just got a call from my credit card provider that they are increasing my credit limit from 5K to 25K. They also said that I can upgrade to either a gold or platinum card. Just wanted to get some feedback on whether I should accept the credit limit increase or keep it at something closer to 10-15K....
BB Employee Credit/Debit Cards?
So, when Colbert found the GS partner's debit card, I was surprised as I didn't think banks without retail operations issued those (GS/MS... UBS / CS /Barcap in the states). Do any of you fellow analyst monkeys roll with Morgan Stanley / Goldman Sachs cards ? Are these just expense accounts or your...
what credit card do you use?
topic sounds dumb. but really... people used to have 5-6 of these. seems like everyone is cutting down these days what is your card and how long have you had it?
Credit Card Q
I am just starting to build credit with my first credit card and have two questions. I know that I am only suppose to use about %20 or less of my credit limit, however to build the MOST credit, should I be making A) total payments B) minimum payments or C) Most of the bill leaving a little bit...
Zero Credit
I've never owned a credit card, and will be starting FT next summer. Given that I have zero credit (never thought to use a credit card), what are peoples' thoughts on the best card to get right now, and the best way to maneuver into a better card as soon as possible? Thanks, Tunnel
credit cards for students with no income
Has anyone gotten a credit card recently with no income? I'm looking for a rewards card of some sort, but I'd really rather avoid those Capital One cards that look like they were designed for 14 year old girls. Won't ever be carrying a balance, would just like to get the reward benefits when...
Why should I get a credit card?
Never really felt the need to, use my debit card always. have a company Amex for business expenses but apart from that why should I get one?
CCards for Intl
International students, what credit cards do you have? I applied for Citi Forward but they rejected my application because I don't have a permanent residency in the US -- I said I am not a US citizen or Permanent Resident because, well, I'm not. Any ideas on which card to get if you're an F-1...
American Express Converts to Bank
American Express has won the Fed's approval to convert into a commercial bank. America's largest credit card company will be allowed to waive the normal 30 day waiting period on its application so that it can have immediate access to the Fed's discount window. The company has been beset by rising...
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