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Stogie VISA November, 26, 1997

First USA and Consolidated Cigar Corp. teamed up yesterday to roll out three new platinum cards targeted at the cigar aficionado. The 'Montecristo', 'H. Upmann' and 'Cigar Lover's' Platinum VISA cards will carry First USA's flagship pricing: no annual fee; ... more

Genus Holiday Hotline November, 26, 1997

As consumers head off to the malls the day after Thanksgiving, kicking off the biggest shopping season of the year, Genus Credit Management today launches its automated Holiday Hotline. The interactive, strictly confidential Holiday Hotline 888-GENUS 12, is a ... more

VISA Gift Wrap Underway November, 25, 1997

Santa's not the only big attraction in malls this holiday season. Visa U.S.A.'s Free Gift Wrap campaign is drawing crowds for its third consecutive year - and drawing millions of dollars into participating malls. more

Xmas Card Volume November, 24, 1997

U.S. consumers will charge about $3.5 billion per day during the 27 Christmas shopping days between the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day this year. According to the December issue of CardTrak, to be released this morning, consumers will rack up $95.3 ... more

They Can Pay November, 23, 1997

About 25% of all debtors filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy could repay 30% or more of their non-housing debts according to a study released Friday by the Credit Research Center of Georgetown University. The study also noted that 5% of Chapter 7 filers could repay ... more

BofA HomeBanking November, 21, 1997

Yesterday, Bank of America's 'HomeBanking' service dropped all access fees, reduced fees for online bill payment and added a new service enabling customers to view credit card account information. California-based checking account customers can now access ... more

Holiday Phone Card Tips November, 20, 1997

Along with the arrival of the holiday season comes an increase in the number of scam artists whose rip-offs have ruined the holidays for many unsuspecting people. To help consumers protect themselves against phone fraud and other deceptions that people are ... more

FirstClass PhoneCards November, 19, 1997

About 60% of purchasers of the 'FirstClass PhoneCard' say they purchase the card as a gift. The prepaid phonecard is issued by American Express and distributed via the U.S. Postal Service. more

Holiday Crystal Ball November, 17, 1997

Arthur Andersen says consumer are bullish on the economy with 77% of American expecting to spend the same or more this year on holiday gifts. As a result overall 1997 retail sales will increase 3%-5%. more

Universal Gifts Online November, 16, 1997

Shopping 24 Hours a day no matter where you live, a merchandise establishment online at http://www.Universal-Gifts.com is not a mall with all kinds of distracting outside advertising running through it, and offers a great alternative to traditional shopping. ... more
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