Credit Card Laws and the CARD Act of 2009

November 24th, 2011

Published: 11/22/2011

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 is a piece of reform legislation that brought about sweeping regulation in the way credit card businesses were run in the US. PIQ deconstructs the provisions of this act, and tells you exactly what it means for you.

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Best Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses

November 21st, 2011

Last Reviewed: 11/22/2011

While there are hundreds of credit card deals and sign-up bonuses out there, a few select offers will make your eyes go wide in disbelief, like this cute lemur.

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Which US Airways Credit Card Should You Get?

October 27th, 2011

Last Reviewed: 10/18/2011

Barclay’s issues two versions of the US Airways credit card: the World Mastercard and the Premier World Mastercard. One thing I’ve learned in reviewing hundreds of credit card offers is that sometimes you can find different offers (ie sign-up bonuses, rewards, etc) for the same credit card, simply by scouring the web (which is what we here at PIQ do!).

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Marriott Rewards Credit Cards: Which One Should You Get?

October 11th, 2011

Last Reviewed: 10/9/2011

Sometimes choosing can be tough, like the time the Dark Knight had to choose whether to rescue his girlfriend or Harvey Dent. However, in the case of the Chase Marriott and Chase Marriot Premier credit cards, the choice is clear: you should always apply for the Premier version.

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Review of the United Airlines Credit Card

September 11th, 2011

Last Reviewed: 9/9/2011

Chase has recently launched the new United MileagePlus Explorer credit card, basically replacing the old United Milesage Plus card. Perhaps by adding the word “explorer” at the end, they hope to invoke bold images of Christopher Columbus conquering the New World.

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