Five years ago, I wrote about the Vast Platinum Credit Card, asking the big question on everyone’s mind at the time: Is it a legit "bad credit credit card" or just another trap for folks who are in a bad situation? Well, it’s time for an update, and if you’re still wondering whether this card is worth it, buckle up. Spoiler alert: it’s not looking great.What’s the Deal with … [Read more...] about 5 Years Later, The Vast Platinum Dilemma Continues
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Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam
You’ve probably already received a new credit card with an embedded microchip from your bank. These cards are intended to help cut down credit card fraud, but come with new opportunities for crooks. The embedded chip is intended to improve the card’s security by creating a unique code for each in-person transaction. For these in-person transactions, the cards are definitely … [Read more...] about Use these tips to avoid the chip card scam