Elite Rewards Platinum Plus MasterCard

No Annual Fee. No Program Fee.
Earn one point for every purchase dollar
Earn Bonus Points for every dollar you spend at participating merchants

2.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR)† for Cash Advance Checks and Balance Transfers.*

CREDIT LINE UP TO $100,000 WITH PLATINUM PLUS® CARD.

You spoke, and we listened. We designed the new Elite Rewards® Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card to feature one of the most comprehensive rewards programs on the market. There has never been a better opportunity for you to go anywhere you want or get virtually anything you want with a credit card rewards program.

Here are the facts:

• No Annual Fee. No Program Fee.
  
• Earn one point for every purchase dollar in net retail purchases you spend with your new Elite Rewards® Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card.§
  
• Receive 500 Bonus Points after first retail purchase.§§
  
• Earn Bonus Points for every dollar you spend at participating merchants.§§§§
  
• Check your Elite Rewards points balance, view rewards, and redeem points online at www.eliterewards.com.
  

• Fly on major U.S. based airlines, no blackout dates.
  
• Enjoy hotel stays and AVIS® car rentals.
  
• Receive gift certificates/cards redeemable at top retailers and restaurants.
  

DID YOU KNOW?

	If you are looking for a car loan, but your credit history is bad, do not despair. Even though getting approval for an unsecured car loan or line of credit is out of the question, there are also types of car loans that are not difficult to get approved for. Despite the poor credit. In fact, there are many companies that will grant financing to individuals with the worst credit. People that have gone through bankruptcy, repossession, divorce, or foreclosure can get the car loan they need! You may be asking yourself, how is it possible to get approval for a car loan with bad credit history that you have. Well, it is not that complicated. You see, a car loan is a secured loan. It has the car itself as collateral. If you default on your payments, your car will be repossessed from you by the lending institution. When this happens, you not only lose your car, but you also loose any money you already paid for financing, as well as any add-ons that you may have invested into your car, like a new stereo, wheels, etc. The interest rates for bad credit car loans are obviously going to be higher than the interest rates associated with a good credit car loan. However, if you show a positive payment history for your car loan, you can refinance this loan with the same, or another company after one year. In the case of a bad credit car loan, you will undoubtedly receive a favorable rate upon refinancing your loan. The fees associated with refinancing are minimal. Typically, all you will have to pay is a transfer fee and a state fee. The transfer fee ranges between $5 - $10. The state fee can be between $5 and $75. Refinancing your existing car loan is definitely something you want to consider if you can earn you fees back within a few months. In conclusion, if you manage to make your payments on time, car loans can be a great way to turn your credit history around. However, if you do not make your payments on time, your credit will be adversely affected. If your car becomes repossessed because of non-payment, your credit will be severely hurt. So, if you take advantage of the second chance offered to you by utilizing an auto loan on a new car, make sure you buy a car that is in your budget so that you don’t have to worry about making payments. Be practical. Choose a car you can afford and at the same time improve your credit rating.

Financial planning is often considered a boring strategy used by our parents to manage our money. For a long time, financial planning was considered the way to manage one’s money because it helped people keep track of money coming in and going out. But lots of people are choosing not to do any financial planning because it seems so needlessly complicated with little or not benefit.

But that couldn’t be farther from the truth! There is a benefit to financial planning; the real trick is finding a financial planning method that works for you. Here is an excellent strategy to help you manage the money in your personal portfolio.

The first thing you need to do is create a financial plan. Creating a financial plan does not have to be restrictive, but it should be a guideline to help you manage your income and your expenses each month. The first thing you want to do is list all your expenses on a month-to-month basis. The next thing you want to do it list all of your income on a month-to-month basis. Then compare. Many people who have trouble saving find that their expenses are very close to their income. So what can you do?

One option you have is to reduce your expenses. This might mean going out with friends a little less or giving up on some luxury that you typically enjoy. Another option you have is to increase your income. Unfortunately, for many people, this is easier said than done.

One way that you can reduce your expenses and increase your income is by using a debt consolidation loan. By consolidating many outstanding debts that are due throughout the month into a single loan with a single monthly payment you will be accomplishing several things.

First, you will be reducing your monthly payment because you will be securing a larger loan and is spread out over a longer period of time. Second, you'll be reducing the amount of interest you pay because you will be consolidating your many debts into one debt from one provider. Reducing your interest not only helps to reduce your expenses but also increases your income!

And if you are able to find some assets that can help you get a UK Secured Loan, you'll be able to spread out your payment over a longer period of time and you will likely qualify for a lower interest rate because you have some security to offer the lending institution to back up the loan.

Now that you are actively pursuing a financial plan, you will need to find a way to continue to reduce your expenses over time. A UK Secured Loan will help you do that. But don't forget that there are many ways you can also increase your income.

Congratulations! You are assembling a financial plan and getting control of your finances and at the same time you are reducing your expenses and increasing your income.