Credit cards are a financial tool that can turn into a double edged sword if they are not used carefully. If you get a credit card and use it wisely, you can gain a better credit rating, maintain a responsible level of debt and save money on interest rates. If you use it carelessly and without knowing

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In 1958, Bank of America in Fresno, California introduced the BankAmericard credit card. The original intent of the card was to simplify the financial processes of merchants. The BankAmericard was available only in California until 1965, when it was licensed in several other states. Bank of America relinquished control of the credit card program to the individual issuers in 1970, and fifteen countries were given licenses for the card in 1972. The various issuers of the BankAmericard came together under the name of Visa in 1975.

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I write plenty  about Identity Theft, but I feel I should delve into this term a little bit deeper.  What is Identity Theft?  Really, What is it?

A Legal Definition of Identity Theft per Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Identity Theft Means:

“The term ‘identity theft’ means

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