Is a credit card number really valid for a deposit on a service?

March 3rd, 2010

JNate asked:

I own a small business which often takes credit card numbers over the phone as a deposit. We recently had a customer no show, and she contested through her credit card company when we charged her (she claims it wasn’t explained when she gave us her #). The credit card company took her side and said it is policy to allow anyone contesting to get their money back if there is no signature. How can this be? So many hotels and services take card #’s as deposits!

What is the best credit card for an 18 trying to build credit?

March 3rd, 2010

illusional_reveur asked:

I’m soon to be 18 and am looking to get a credit card to help build credit. My dad said the best thing to do is to just use it to buy gas, but I’m not really all that up to date on how credit cards work and which ones are the best. Does anyone have any wise credit card wisdom to pass on to me?

What is the best credit card to use for earning frequent flyer miles?

March 2nd, 2010

Kimberly asked:

I live in sunny southern California and will most likely be flying Southwest Airlines and the majority of my flights will be to Sacramento. I am looking for the best overall card. I would prefer a card which I can earn points on non travel related purchases. I also prefer a card with no annual fee. I’m not very educated in the earning of points and how those translate into flights. I’m really curious if the benefits outweigh the consequences of a credit card. Thanks!

Should I get a credit card? How do you choose the best credit card?

March 2nd, 2010

Acrow asked:

I just finished college, and work full time. I have a debit card, and building good credit from paying off loans. A lot of people have been telling me to get a credit card, but I wonder if it really is necessary. Please give me some good reasons to get a credit card other than building good credit. The only other advantage I know about is those point-system/rewards credit cards, that earn you miles or other things. And what is the best credit card to get for a first time credit card holder? The number of choices are a little overwhelming. How did you choose your first/main credit card?

How to get a credit card with no credit and no checking account?

March 1st, 2010

mommy’s princess due 8.8.09! asked:

I’m young with no credit and no checking account. I’ve been looking online and have only come across debit cards or credit cards that require a checking account. Where and how can I get a CREDIT CARD w/ no credit and no checking account?

How exactly does a credit card work?

February 28th, 2010

indrep33 asked:

I want to apply for a credit card that starts out with a minimum credit line of $300. If I get it, it will be my first credit card. If I get the $300 credit, I want to make a purchase for like $200. Is this a good thing or a bad thing to do? Can someone give me some good tips on handling a credit card without getting bad credit?
I will mostly be using this card trying to start an at-home business.
Ya mama b*tch. Eat my p*ssy, h*e!!!
Oh, rudecatt63, you’ve hurt my feelings ever so much, I’m going to cry….NOT. For someone who keeps visiting the GLBT section and has a rainbow in they’re background, you sure do do a lot of gay bashing. Self hate is so stupid. But then again if I were you, I would probably hate myself too.

Is credit card debt considered an open account or a written contract?

February 28th, 2010

Stephen S asked:

I live in the State of Georgia and am being sued over an old credit card that I defaulted on. It has been more than 4 years but less than 6 years since the date of default, so depending on whether credit card debt is considered an open account or a written contract in the State of Georgia, the Statute of Limitations may or may not apply. The Staute of Limitations is 4 years for open accounts and 6 years for written contracts. Does anyone know for certain which type applies for credit card debt in Georgia? The account is with Citibank MasterCard and was opened in the late 80′s or early 90′s. Thanks.

How much of my credit card do I need to have paid to improve my credit score?

February 28th, 2010

Janie asked:

When I turned 18 I knew I needed credit cards to grow credit. When I reached the $500 limit on my first card and the $2000 limit on my new card when I found that this was not good for my credit. I hear that as long as you don’t spend more than half of the available balance your credit will be fine. Is this true?

What is the best credit card to apply for for the first time?

February 27th, 2010

flori0009 asked:

I have years of excellent on-time rental history, however I have no credit because I’ve never been in debt (always pay bills on time) go figure. I was wondering which credit cards I could apply for, for the first time. Wal-Mart Credit card rejected me because I have no credit, and I’m just looking for something small so I can put things on the card and pay them off quickly to establish some sort of credit. Any suggestions?