Many consumers ask the same question: Is Mastercard or Visa better?

Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell the difference.

One blogger gives his perspective on the battle.

Sometimes, it’s helpful to plainly see new credit rules.

This video is a good guide to CARD’s effects on consumers.

Credit card companies are constantly working to find new ways to reach and appeal to consumers.

One of the newest? Charitable donations through your credit card company.

Today, we’d like to highlight the American Express Members Project. It’s an easy way for cardholders to support the charitable causes they care about.

Got a cause? Vote today.

A few articles have been tweeted our way concerning debit cards vs. credit cards.

As debit cards become more important, it’s equally crucial for consumers to be well informed about their advantages and disadvantages. Credit card companies are ready to make the transition. Are you?

Here’s a fun promotional video for MasterCard PayPass created for Polish consumers.

We like the music and fun, retro style.

Enjoy.

MasterCard PayPass from Bitter Lix on Vimeo.

The CARD act may have a few more consequences.

One commenter notes that CARD has reduced the number of cash back offers for consumers.

Of course, it’s easy to interpret this in a couple of ways. For those who like credit card companies, this makes the CARD Act seem financially harmful to “good” credit card users. For those who are upset by credit practices, it’s a sign that the CARD Act is reducing certain negative financial incentives.

We’ll remain impartial- but it is interesting to see how the CARD Act affects all …

We’ve been covering the effects of the new CARD act. In addition to legislation, organizations like the FTC continue to act on credit rules and regulations.

The latest news? The FTC is requiring disclosures on credit report sites.

It’s good for consumers to be aware of their options, in any case. Conversely, credit report sites do offer credit monitoring services that some consumers may value more. However, it’s good for consumers to realize they have a choice.

OregonLive publishes news on a new rule that’s been bouncing around the web.

Soon, credit card statements will include more information about the effects of making a minimum payment on a credit card instead of fully paying it off. As any student of good finance knows, making the minimum payment can be a way to maximize your cost through delayed pay off times and increased fees.

New regulations will give consumers an idea of how long the minimum payment takes to erase your debt as well as an idea of how …

Carol_Phillips tweets a generational link:

“So I researched all the big boys: Chase, Amex, Visa, Discover, Bank of America and MasterCard…” http://bit.ly/aij3zH#tngg #GenY

The article is a tongue in cheek look at “dating” a credit card for its rewards.

Though it’s told with a focus on humor and benefits more than fiscal responsibility, it’s still a worthwhile read for younger …

Today’s Business Insider has a useful guide to accepting credit cards on your iPhone.

We’ve written in the past about Square and credit cards, but there is a bevy of other options for merchants and consumers.

It’s worth a look.