June 3, 2026

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Majid Shares Expertise With WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid was featured in WalletHub’s piece about 0% APR business credit cards, examining their pros and cons.

“A 0% credit card is fantastic but mixing consumer credit cards with your business can make your business liable for your personal expenses,” Majid said. “One of the reasons owners form an LLC is to shield themselves from personal liability but using a personal credit card for small business financing can blur that line and could leave liable in legal proceedings.” Read more from WalletHub.

Majid Shares Expertise With WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid shared his expertise with WalletHub about the “Best Credit Cards for Groceries.” He shared his thoughts about most people preferring rewards on groceries over travel on credit cards since grocery spending is consistent whereas travel is infrequent and thus the rewards may not accumulate as quickly. Read more from WalletHub.

Majid Shares Credit Expertise With WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid was featured by WalletHub in a feature titled “Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card.”

“When comparing a no-annual-fee card like the Capital One SavorOne with a fee-based option like the Capital One Savor, I always look at it through a cost–benefit lens,” said Professor Majid. Read more.

 

Majid Shares Expertise With WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid was featured as a financial expert in WalletHub’s analysis of the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card. Majid provided commentary on credit card structures, explaining how companies can afford to offer 2% cash rewards while maintaining profitability through retailer transaction fees. He recommends cash rewards over miles programs for their flexibility and advised consumers to compare offerings with alternatives such as online banks and credit unions.

Majid Comments on Credit Card Benefits for WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid was featured by WalletHub in an “Ask the Experts” piece that asked the question “Do you think the American Express Gold Card’s benefits are worth the price?” In the article Majid said “Yes – but only if you spend in the right categories. The $250 annual fee is steep and high in comparison to other cards such as Discover or Visa, but the card shines for people who: spend heavily on dining (4X points) or buy groceries using their card (4x points). You can accumulate points quite quickly if your spending is in those categories and then transfer those points for travel.” Read more. 

‘Poets&Quants’ Recognizes UMW Business Professor Kashef Majid as one of 50 ‘Best’

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

UMW Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid is one of the 50 best undergraduate professors of 2024, honored by Poets&Quants. The annual list features accomplished, innovative and compassionate professors who “represent the best of what an undergraduate business degree can offer,” according to the online publication.

A standout professor with exceptional contributions in research and teaching, Majid has multiple awards in both areas, leaving a sustained and meaningful impact on his discipline, students and community.

“This is a highly selective distinction made by one of the most influential voices in business education today: Poets&Quants,” said UMW College of Business Dean Filiz Tabak. “Kashef’s research has uncovered important implications for businesses and policymakers, particularly in areas such as digital marketing, consumer liability and the sharing economy. His innovative teaching is also known for imparting cutting-edge, highly marketable skills to his students as well as bringing a strong sense of social responsibility and community engagement.”

As one example, he has developed an innovative Digital Marketing course through which students gain skills in digital marketing and AI tools in addition to obtaining the Google Analytics certification. And he developed a course called Alleviating Food Waste, which partners with local businesses to help them redeploy excess food resources in a way that benefits the community. Read more.

Majid Shares Credit Expertise with WalletHub

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Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid spoke to WalletHub about the shifting power of the American Express credit card. “Offering cards to those with lower credit scores is unlikely in the immediate future. American Express traditionally caters to individuals with good to excellent credit,” Majid told WalletHub. “However, the financial services industry is dynamic, so future strategies could change.” Read more.