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Bacteria Alert: Now Your Credit Card Could Be Making You Sick – Say WHAT?

Richie Phillips — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:11:14 +0000

Disclaimer: I’m sure you could find skeevy germs on just about anything if you look hard enough. That being said, take a gander at THIS little piece of health news. According to aol.com, (this is gross, by the way) - A small new study from England reveals that as many as one in 10 bank [...]

Pay With Your Phone – It Will Be More Commonplace In 2013 [Tech Talk]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:41:22 +0000

I’m on the fence on this one. I like the idea, but it kind of creeps me out. How would you feel about leaving your wallet or purse at home and just using your phone to pay for everything? Well, get ready because it’s coming whether you like it or not. The technology has been out [...]

You May Soon Be Paying More To Use Your Credit Card

Sean McMaster — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:47:19 +0000

You can ask anyone, I never carry cash anymore. I use my debit card or credit card where ever I go. In fact, I bet if I asked most people, they would say they don’t carry cash anymore either! But what if you were offered a discount at restaurants or stores to use cash, would you do it?

Your Cellphone Could Replace Your Wallet Soon [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:24:12 +0000

Guys, isn’t it time for the demise of the wallet? Good riddance, right? Who can stand the thing” It’s never thin enough to fit in any pocket you have, and never has enough places for anything in it, no matter how many slits, slots and picture holders it has. Take a look at mine, for [...]

Personalized Credit Card Photos Gone Wild

Richie Phillips — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:07:19 +0000

There are certain banks and credit unions that allow you to put a photo of your choice on your credit card, right? You 've seen them. Mine has a picture of a lake on it. Maybe it's trying to tell me that I'm financially under water, but at least it's something "perty" to look at. Now on the flipside of that, check this out.

Hi Tech Scouts Using Smart Phones And Credit Cards

Richie Phillips — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:36:17 +0000

Scouting was a part of my growing up, and, although I’m sure I resisted going to all of the meetings, I ended up enjoying learning how to do important things like CPR and tying knots (I still remember how to make a sheepshank—anybody?). But going door to door selling things was horrible. People constantly turning [...]