Saturday, February 23, 2008

Fwd: When credit cards put you in jeopardy



When credit cards put you in jeopardy
 
CNN - (CNN) -- Americans are drowning in debt. Consumers have racked up more than $2.2 trillion in purchases and cash advances on major credit cards in just the last year. And it's become a habit for them to spend more than they have. The overall credit ...
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Fwd: Credit card rates stay up

Credit card rates stay up
 
Kansas City Star - That's the question asked by many consumers expecting an immediate break on their credit cards in light of the Fe deral Reserve 's series of short-term interest rate cuts. In fact, some consumers complain that their interest rates are increasing ...
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Friday, February 22, 2008

Fwd: BBL introduces contactless credit cards

BBL introduces contactless credit cards
 
Nation - Thailand - The card can be used at Burger King, McDonald's, Sizzler, The Pizza Company, 94 Coffee, Au Bon Pain, Starbucks and Umm! ... Milk. Customers can also use the card at supermarkets, including Gourmet Market in both The Emporium and Siam Paragon and Home ...
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Fwd: Pushing Credit on the College Crowd

Pushing Credit on the College Crowd
 
US News and World Report - On Facebook , Chase hosts a Web page that lets students sign up for its credit cards as well as join the Chase group online. Visa has a partnership with Urban Decay, a makeup company aimed at young women, and has advertised through cellphones.
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Fwd: Australia's credit card bill tops $42b

Australia's credit card bill tops $42b
 
News.com.au - Cut costs : Find a no-fee credit card Tool : Compare credit cards' fees and features More personal finance news in our Money section AUSTRALIA'S credit card bill has continued to grow, hitting a record $42 billion, new figures show. The Reserve Bank ...
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Fwd: Credit card rates stay up - Kansas City Star

Credit card rates stay up - Kansas City Star

Credit card rates stay up
Kansas City Star, MO - 1 hour ago
By PAUL WENSKE That's the question asked by many consumers expecting an immediate break on their credit cards in light of the Federal Reserve's short-term ...
Vermonters Push Credit Card Reform WCAX
Credit Cards Five Towns Jewish Times Online
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Fwd: The worst credit card deals in America - MSNBC - SendMeRSS

The worst credit card deals in America - MSNBC - SendMeRSS
 

The worst credit card deals in America
MSNBC - 2 hours ago
The bank, the largest credit card issuer, since its 2006 acquisition of MBNA, says it's all part of its "periodic" review of customer credit risk. ...
Hello Rebate Check, Goodbye to Credit-Card Debt Bloomberg
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