Bryant Park
My name is Bryant Park, and I work as the editor in chief at Credit-land.com. Previously, I worked as an editor for a fortune 500 company. Throughout my career, I have been writing articles that address the real problems of the financial world, especially in terms of credit cards.
The first 10 years of my reporting experience came at the end of my studies at the University of Missouri, with the Miami Herald. This reporting work allowed me to write and know about a variety of topics including local politics, courthouse stories etc… This experience was followed by a niche role of editor, at a popular music magazine called Country Weekly, where I had the opportunity to expand my interests in music too.
It was around this time when the Internet was increasing in popularity. Back then, the browser had not yet been invented, so finding information online was nowhere near close to the sophistication levels we currently have. My career progressed exceedingly well when I embarked on the road of online journalism, picking up some trophies along the way. My first experience with credit cards was a miserable one, and I ended up with a considerable amount of debt. I have since learned to be more careful with credit cards, and manage them well.
Latest Bryant Park's Posts
Will the Real Top No-Annual-Fee Credit Card Please Stand Up?
Every website seems to have their own rating system for credit cards, and each claims to offer the best card in each category. The latest top no-annual-fee card choice from TopConsumerReviews.com, however, doesn`t look like much of a winner.
Chase Goes Liquid With New Prepaid Card
In a bid to recoup recent losses from government restrictions on fees, Chase Bank is launching a new prepaid card, the reloadable Chase Liquid card, which they tout as a low-cost alternative to a checking account.
Citi Puts it All Together, Lets Cardholders Combine Rewards
Citibank just announced that they will begin allowing small business owners to combine ThankYou Points from their business and personal accounts through a new program called Citi ThankYou® Rewards for Small Business, helping cardholders rack up reward points faster.
Credit CARD Act Lacks Teeth; Students Still Preyed Upon
A new survey shows that certain provisions in the Credit CARD Act of 2009 meant to protect students from credit card marketing may not be having the intended effect, as credit cards continue to be offered to students with no income.
Delta SkyMiles Takes Travelers` Top Prize
The Freddie Awards, which honor the best travel loyalty programs in the industry, have just given top honors to the Delta SkyMiles card from American Express. The card took first place in the "Best Loyalty Credit Card" category, coming as a surprise to industry insiders.
Secret Swipe Fees Siphon Gas Station Profits
In a continuation of the blame-game over high gas prices, the Merchants Payment Coalition continues to insist that interchange fees from banks and credit card issuers are draining their profits and killing their industry.
Experts Predict Cash and Credit Cards to be Extinct by 2020
A study released this week by The Pew Internet Project and Elon University found that 65 percent of industry experts and Internet stakeholders believe that in less than ten years, cash and credit cards will be virtually extinct as mobile technology wipes out traditional payment methods.
MasterCard Prepares to Storm Social Media with Daily Deals
Chicago daily deal syndicate Local Offer Network has partnered with MasterCard to form MasterCard Offers Services, which will offer promotions and products via mobile phones and social media as well as "traditional shopping channels."
Nokia Nudges MasterCard Mobility
Nokia`s new Lumia NFC phone gives people the ability to make payments with just a tap on a terminal, using MasterCard`s PayPass technology.
American Express and Foursquare Venture Grows Strong
Last June we announced a new deal between Foursquare and American Express that would allow Amex cardholders to save money at major retailers including H&M, Sports Authority, and certain New York City restaurants like Shake Shack and Gramercy Tavern (Foursquare is based in New York). Nearly a year later, where is the partnership? Did people jump on the social media/credit card partnership bandwagon?
Soaring Student Loan Debt Inspires New Debit and Credit Card Marketing Strategies
The newly announced SmarterBank Visa debit card promises to help people pay down their student loans, but can encouraging students to spend money really help them pay off debt?
Marriott Facebook Promotion Promises Points, Marriott Card Delivers Them
As more and more credit card companies utilize social media to engage customers, Marriott is running a contest on its Facebook page, hoping to lure people with the chance to win 75,000 Marriott Rewards points, which can be traded for a free hotel stay. What are 75,000 points really worth, and how else can travelers score benefits with Marriott?
American Airlines Rises Above Takeover Rumors, Introduces New Rewards
American Airlines and Citi are offering seven brand new benefits with their Cit/AAdvantage card, available this week. They claim their newest perks will give cardholders greater value and convenience when traveling by air, as well as new opportunities to earn rewards.
Foreign Travel Trends: Brazil and China Top Spenders
Visa says that cardholders are increasing their spending on international travel, bringing it almost back to pre-recession levels, with Brazilian and Chinese cardholders in particular spending a bundle on tourism in the United States.
Rewards at the Ritz-Carlton Offered on a Less-Ritzy Card
Chase and Ritz Carlton announce that they will offer travelers the chance to earn Ritz Carlton hotel rewards with the Chase Preferred card, trading a $395 annual card fee for a $95 one.
