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Credit cards going green

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With environmentally friendly products becoming more mainstream and readily available, credit card issuers have begun to roll out products, services, and rewards that have a focus on going green. Credit card companies and banks have long come under scrutiny for not doing enough to battle the effects on the climate.

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Cashing in Without a Cash Register

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Let me make a cashless payment by scanning my phone, entering a secret code or with my mom’s credit card. Your goal is to make it so easy for customers to pay that they stop comparison-shopping on their smartphones while waiting in your checkout line. Oh, how I longed to be in a line where checks were not accepted!

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. One recent survey by the credit card comparison website CardHub observed that consumers added a total of $87.3 Many purchases are wants, not needs.

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How to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

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Ensure you get the same types and levels of coverage in each quote to make a direct comparison. The classic bundle option is a home and auto policy purchased together, but you may be able to bundle other types of insurance with your auto policy if your insurance company offers it. And don’t automatically select the lowest price.

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How to Save Money on Christmas Spending

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Once you have an idea of what you’re going buy, comparison shop on-line. It’s easy to overspend when your charging purchases to your credit card. Research Ahead of Time. Spend some time getting gift ideas for everyone on your list. Organize Your Shopping Time.

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Consumers willing to pay more for good service

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In a personal comparison between credit cards, the American Express Platinum Card customer service far exceeds any other upscale credit card I have in my possession. Ultimately, great service can drive sales and customer loyalty.&#.

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How To Train Your Brain

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Your Brain Is Your Main World Interface Some of you may remember the series of posts in which I made a comparison between a human being and a computer, and I’m talking specifically about how to keep the best version of yourself. And, with your permission, let’s talk first about why you need to keep your brain in good shape.