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“What Card is in the Jennifer Garner Credit Card Commercial?”

By: Brittney Mayer, 5/30/2018

As an upstart young bank bursting onto the scene, Capital One's memorable commercials surely had a hand in the bank's transformation into a household name. After all, who can forget the theatrical brilliance of the band of Vikings (or is it Visigoths?) who starred in some of the bank's earlier campaigns? Of course, few brands maintain the same ads forever — especially as their advertising budgets grow. Today's Capital One commercials are a little lighter on the historical... read more »

How to Get a “Black Card” – American Express® Requirements

By: Linsey Knerl, 3/28/2016

If you’ve heard the buzz surrounding the American Express® “Black Card”, you already know that it’s the velvet rope of consumer credit options. This invite-only charge card, technically named the Centurion® Card from American Express, has been used to proclaim status, both in spending and in credit-worthiness. But what is a Black Card? And what does it take to get an invite to this “members-only” club? While we know that it’s an elite card used most often by... read more »

6 Prestigious Credit Cards Used by Millionaires

By: Mike Randall, 1/29/2015

Just in case you weren’t entirely convinced about the growing wealth gap in America – and the rest of the world for that matter – credit cards that cater to the ultra-rich are popping up everywhere. These exclusive cards often offer the best rewards and elite perks, like access to private jets and personal shoppers, that allow high net worth individuals to reward themselves for all their hard work. With some of these prestigious cards being made out of actual gold or other... read more »

5 Famous People Who’ve Had Their Identities Stolen

By: Alexandra Leslie, 11/12/2014

Have you ever had your identity stolen or credit card snatched away? You’re in good company. Many celebrities have been the victim of stolen cards and identity theft. With so much public information about celebrities already available, they can be easy targets. Here are some of the most high-profile victims. 1. 50 Cent and Carmelo Anthony Two men in Hartford, Conn., were arrested for stealing the credit card numbers of rapper 50 Cent, New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony and... read more »