Fwd: Italian Consumers Pay in Cash, Dislike Credit Cards, Study Says

Italian Consumers Pay in Cash, Dislike Credit Cards, Study Says Italian Consumers Pay in Cash, Dislike Credit Cards, Study Says Bloomberg - Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Italians prefer to pay in cash nine out of 10 times because of ``prejudices and lack of information'' about credit and debit cards, according to a joint study by consumer group Cittadinanzattiva and lender UniCredit SpA. ``We ... Link - Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:14:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: A Free Credit Check that Doesn't Decrease Your Credit Score

A Free Credit Check that Doesn't Decrease Your Credit Score   A Free Credit Check that Doesn't Decrease Your Credit Score Times-Herald - (ARA) - There are a lot of numbers that are important in life, but none quite as influential as your credit score. Having a high credit rating can give you better interest rates on credit cards, car loans and even your mortgage. On the opposite side ... Link - Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:41:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: Credit-card users get rate shock

Credit-card users get rate shock   Credit-card users get rate shock Baltimore Sun - That benchmark rate on banks' overnight loans to each other is indirectly tied to the monthly rate charged by most credit cards. Card issuers such as Charlotte, N.C.-based Bank of America -- which became the nation's largest credit-card company with ... Link - Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:09:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: When credit cards put you in jeopardy

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 ... Link - Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:53:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: Credit card rates stay up

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 ... Link - Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:53:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: BBL introduces contactless credit cards

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 ... Link - Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:59:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)

Fwd: Pushing Credit on the College Crowd

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. Link - Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:54:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs)