May 17

Amazing really, never thought I’d see it, the cost of gasoline. It kinda reminds me of a great aunt of mine when she got electricity, only this price development doesn’t seem to be quite so positive yet. Of course we instantly think of ways to save cash, but then we start to think about anyone with a vehicle fleet. Local governments will have to increase charges for waste collection and disposal the world over, and anyone with a subsidised sales fleet will have to start thinking about fleet fuel cards which will tie in their fleet to a specific oil company - or through a middle man handling the deals and some cost. But then it’s not just the whole operating system, it’s the added responsibility to each and every driver who must now remember their fuel cards in order to make the system work. Still it’s good to know when the economy is against you there is a system ready to help you carry the increase in cost and fleet cards are definitely the way forward.

Apr 1

If you’re currently attending college or you’ve been to college in the past, I’m sure you’re quite aware of all of the marketing that is on your local college campus. Whether they are promoting the next big speech or a student credit card, you have to be aware of what the companies are promoting just to make sure they are legit.

One of the main marketing culprits are the credit card companies and don’t let they free t-shirt giveaway fool you. Every year college students find themselves signing up for a credit card just for the free t-shirt or hat and let me explain a few reasons why this is a bad idea –

You’re limited to one credit card; you don’t know what the card is about.

You can’t do your research.

The gifts usually stink and only come in XXL.

.. And the list goes on. My word of advice to you when it comes to your first credit card is to do extensive research. You’ll want to know exactly what kind of rewards you want and what the terms and conditions are that are associated with the card. This way, when you do receive your card, you’ll know exactly what it’s about. The problem with the kiosks is you’re pretty much going in blindfolded signing up for a card that you don’t’ know about and if you have any questions, the people behind the counter will obviously be bias. So make sure the next time you are looking for a card, do your research and find one that suits your needs.