Posts Tagged ‘rewards cards’

How a Store Credit Card Can Hurt You

Monday, October 26th, 2009

In the first part of this series on store credit cards, we saw why chain executives want you to apply for them. By having a store credit card, you develop loyalty to the chain. You’ll also buy more “stuff” from the chain’s stores because you’ll pay for the merchandise with credit instead of cash.

All this is great for the chain, but not for you. Why? Because applying for… Continue reading | 1 Comment

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Why Chains Want You to Get a Store Credit Card

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

“Would you like to save ten percent today?”

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Plastic Money — Chains Want You to Use It Instead of Cash

You’ve probably been asked that question countless times while you were checking out at a chain store or big box store. If you follow the company’s script, you ask, “How?” Then the sales associate explains that… Continue reading | 3 Comments

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