How to Get a Capital One Platinum Card

Apr 29, 2011 | 4 Comments

I bet you’re convinced that in order to obtain a platinum credit card, you need to have great credit. You may also believe you have to hold a job and be… oh… I don’t know… an adult, perhaps? Unfortunately, the latter isn’t necessarily true. 5-year-old Hunter was recently the unwitting recipient of a Capital One [...]

Swipely Turns Your Purchases into Conversations

May 12, 2010 | One Comment

Swipely from Swipely on Vimeo. Swipely has launched as a invitation-only beta service right now and, according to Venture Beat, is “more than just a Blippy clone.” The primary difference from Blippy is that Swipely does not share the precise amounts of each purchase, likely soothing some of the privacy concerns that some would have [...]

What is the Square?

Mar 10, 2010 | 5 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Dom was gracious enough to take the time to introduce me to what could be the hottest new item soon to hit the marketplace. The Square is a little device which is bound to change the World. You can start accepting [...]

This Device Will Change the World

Mar 8, 2010 | 10 Comments

It’s not square… it’s THE square! From the Square Web site: Start accepting payment cards immediately with Square. No contracts, monthly fees, or hidden costs. Effortlessly manage all the money you take with an easy and intuitive interface. Oh, and it’s good news for people who just want to use credit cards, too: As a [...]

Credit Card Transactions on the Go for Only a Buck!

Feb 16, 2010 | One Comment

It was reported last night on iPhone Alley that Square will have THE hottest iPhone App of the summer! For only a dollar, you can download their new App, and receive the iPhone dongle accessory. That’s right… it only will cost you a dollar! What is this great new App, you ask? It’s only the [...]

Mobile Credit Card Processing for the iPhone

Jan 30, 2009 | 6 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed It seems like every business out there takes credit cards. I know many of you out there own a business, and you need to be able to process credit cards. I have a way for you to be able to do [...]

Buying Gas with a Credit Card Could Cost More

Jul 10, 2008 | 52 Comments

Many credit card companies, such as Visa, charge gas stations a fee every time you use your credit card at the pump. Many of these stations are passing that charge along to you in the form of higher-than-advertised gas prices. Let’s say the price per gallon of gas is $3.85 when you pay inside with [...]

Vacation Credit Card Tips

Jan 23, 2008 | 30 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Ponzi and I just returned from a vacation in Hawaii. Credit cards can be a blessing… or a curse. Here are some tips we came up with when going on vacation, and using your credit card. Check with your Credit Card [...]