Previously, we looked at a very bad credit card choice for people with low credit scores. The First Premier Bank Gold Mastercard is a slightly better option. This card offers a great APR, but has a killer up front setup fee. After the initial setup fees are paid, though, the annual fee isn’t too bad.

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The First Premier Bank Gold Mastercard
August 21st, 2007First Bank of Delaware Tribute Mastercard Gold Card
August 20th, 2007For people with a speckled credit history, sometimes having a low line credit card is the first step back towards credit repair. The First Bank of Delaware Tribute Mastercard Gold Card is a card that aims to help people out in restoring their credit, but that credit restoration comes at a hefty price.

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The Citi Bronze/AAdvantage Mastercard
August 17th, 2007Bronze is good in many things:
- Olympic medals
- Beach bodies
- Statues and sculptures
- Historical ages
However, if you’re looking for a good rewards credit card, the Citi Bronze/AAdvantage Mastercard is not one of them. While not a bad card, such as the Aspire Visa credit card, it is not a particularly strong rewards card.

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The Bank of America World Mastercard With WorldPoints
August 15th, 2007It’s time to get out of this town
There’s no more fun to be found
I’m rolling thunder with the top down
It’s time to get out, get out, get out
–Edwin McCain
For those of you who want a little help in getting out of town, many travel rewards card options exist. Today’s card, the Bank of America World Mastercard with WorldPoints is one that can help you on the way down the road.
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What Do I Look For in a Good Credit Card?
August 14th, 2007As I am reviewing cards, it might help you, Humble Reader, to know what I, Not-So-Humble-Author include in my criteria when I am reviewing a card. While having lots and lots of cool pictures on the credit card helps (and if you want an affinity card, then Bank of America, which bought MBNA, the owner of the affinity market, is probably the best one for you), it does not truly determine whether or not a card is one that should be in your wallet.
So, what, then, do I consider, if not the cool pictures?









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