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Entries Tagged ‘credit cards’

Getting a free XM radio trial without a credit card

I heard that my favorite skeptics Penn & Teller were going to be on XM radio so I headed over to the Sirius/XM website to have a listen.  I hit the main page and signed up for a “free” trial.  “Sweet!,” I thought.  “30 days free!” 
Nope.  Not quite.
Because step two of the “free” XM [...]

Citibank Asks For Your “Password” When You Call Customer Service

I’m a long-time Citi Dividends card holder, and I recently received a new card in the mail.
I called the number provided on the card to activate my new Dividends card, and after entering all of my information I was redirected to an actual live person to complete the card activation.
Credit card companies like to make [...]

American Express unexpectedly lowers credit limit, loses life-long customer

I’ve been an American Express customer for nearly 10 years. No, “customer” isn’t quite the right word – I’ve been more of an American Express “evangelist.” I use my AMEX exclusively. I shy away from businesses that don’t accept American Express. I am always telling my friends about the benefits of [...]

  

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