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All-Star Card Game May, 31, 2000

If you live in the mid-Atlantic or northeast portion of the USA you have an opportunity to snag a July trip to Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. This week MasterCard, MLB and Coastal stations have teamed up to kick-off the 2000 Major League Baseball ... more

Love Pin May, 30, 2000

An ATM transaction turned into a life-long transaction for a California couple this holiday weekend. The two love birds were joined in matrimony at a Bank of America ATM in the small town of St. Helena, about 75 miles north of San Francisco. more

Super United Card May, 25, 2000

The merger of United Airlines and US Airways will undoubtedly give frequent flyer members the ultimate in earning power and travel flexibility. It will also be a bonanza for holders of the bank credit card versions of each program. more

Disclosure May, 24, 2000

You might be able to throw away the magnifying glasses when it comes to reading the fine print of a credit card solicitation. The Federal Reserve has proposed a number of changes to make the financial terms listed in the disclosure box more clear and ... more

Summer Escapes May, 23, 2000

Hot dogs, baked beans, humidity and 90 degrees . . who needs it ? Sitting in air conditioning, sipping Mountain Dew, eating Fritos, playing online computer games for a trip to the World Series or the Stanley Cup . . . Priceless ! The real way to enjoy the ... more

Gas Card Winner May, 19, 2000

Union 76 pumped out some real cash to its gas credit cardholders this week. The firm awarded a check in the amount of $76,000 to Virginia Marquez, a resident of Fountain Valley, California and a student at California State University of Fullerton. more

Biz Magic May, 18, 2000

Work a little magic for your business! With the help of a basketball legend you can pick up some business tips and take a shot at $100,000 in prize money. Next Monday, May 22nd, American Express Small Business Services will host a cybercast with Earvin ... more

VISA Start-Ups May, 17, 2000

While the funding faucet has been turned off for many small businesses VISA is handing out some real seed money. This week, three start-ups were selected as part of VISA's Start-Up 2000 national program. more

Fed Rate Hike May, 16, 2000

American credit cardholders will shell out an extra $38 in interest charges over the next twelve months as a result of today's fed rate action. Totally Americans will see interest charges soar by $1.4 billion over the next year. more

Credit Scores May, 15, 2000

One of the big three U.S. credit bureaus announced this morning it will furnish credit scores directly to consumers. Trans Union said it is developing a credit score that will be offered to consumers, free of charge, when they request a copy of their Trans ... more

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