CompareCards.com in the News

• CompareCards.com Named to Consumer Action's Fall Credit Card Comparison Survey

  October 30, 2012 Consumer Action

  Consumer Action is a nonprofit organization that has championed the rights of underrepresented consumers nationwide since 1971. Throughout its history, the organization has dedicated its resources to promoting financial literacy and advocating for consumer rights in both the media and before lawmakers to promote economic justice for all.
  

• MO.com Interview with CompareCards.com founder Chris Mettler

  March 29, 2012 MO.com

  Banks and credit card companies offer a lot of different credit card options for consumers and it is difficult to navigate through all of these offers. Being someone who never likes to get the 2nd best deal or offer, I felt that the Internet was a great tool to assist with comparing information. The ability to see all credit card offers in one place inspired me to develop the website and we have grown to over 200,000 unique visitors per month.

  "Being someone who never likes to get the 2nd best deal or offer, I felt that the Internet was a great tool to assist with comparing information."

  

• 10 Weird Ways to Use Your Credit Card

  March 21, 2012 MainStreet.com

  Certain transactions traditionally thought to be reserved for cash only are now available on credit cards, thanks largely to technological advancements.

  "Certain municipalities will allow you to use a credit card as collateral for a traffic ticket ... The card essentially serves as a bond that prevents you from losing your license while you wait for your court date."

  

• 9 Things You Should Always Buy With Your Credit Card

  March 20, 2012 MainStreet.com

  Generally speaking, it’s never a good idea to charge something that you’re unable to pay off in full since you’ll have to pay interest on the purchases. But there are some items that are definitely worth charging when you intend to make them without having to utilize the line of credit.

  When it comes to making online purchases, “It’s just safer to use a credit card ... There are more protections in place.”

  

• 7 Small Mistakes That Will Hurt Your Credit Score

  March 6, 2012 Main Street

  Most consumers understand that bankruptcy or foreclosure is going to tank their credit score and then negatively impact it for the next seven years, but there are plenty of other small mistakes a consumer can make that can turn a good score of 750 or higher into a mediocre 680.

  "You don’t want your balance due to be over 33% of the available credit line."

  

• Credit Card Comparison Web Site

  February 23, 2012 South Carolina Business Review

  You may have noticed that as the economy has slowly been improving, those old credit card offers that mostly disappeared during the recession have started to show up in your mailbox again.

  "Check the default rate. A consumer needs to understand what their interest rate would jump to if thye missed a payment. Should they miss a payment within the 30 day payment window their interest rate can almost double."

  

• 5 Ways To Avoid Footing The Bill For Credit Card Fraud

  February 17, 2012 Business Insider

  The next time you're deciding which plastic to put in your pocket, you'd do yourself an even bigger favor by checking out this one section: Security liability.

  "Features like zero liability and credit report monitoring can help save consumers a lot of time and money in the face of various security threats, so they really warrant careful consideration before deciding on a deal."

  

• The 7 Deadly Credit Card Sins

  January 24, 2012 MainStreet.com

  Credit cards can be a great asset or a great liability, depending on how a cardholder uses them. While you probably won’t go to hell for committing any of these sins, the financial situation you will find yourself in afterwards can certainly cause some pain to your pocketbook and damage your credit score.

  “The closer you get to your credit limit, the riskier your credit profile is going to look ... with a cash advance ... You’re going to be charged a significant amount of interest."

  

• Consumers Tackle Credit Cards as Issuers Offer More Rewards

  January 17, 2012 UT San Diego

  Although total credit card debt surged at the end of last year, a survey of individual debt suggests that cardholders continued to pare down their bills in 2011 - including in San Diego.
  

• 12 best credit card offers for 2012

  December 28, 2011 CBS Money Watch

  Credit card offers have gotten downright mouthwatering as issuers compete for the best customers. Now, a website called CompareCards.com says that 12 cards are providing such generous deals, they're virtually irresistible for those willing to switch.

  "Credit card companies are competing heavily against one another because there's a smaller pool of prime customers ... The offers are the most generous they've ever been."