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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

Mother Swiping May, 12, 2000

American consumers will swipe their credit cards for more Mother's Day purchases than Valentine's Day purchases. According to an online shopping survey conducted by MasterCard, an overwhelming 70% of the respondents said they will spend more money on their ... more

Fishy VISA May, 11, 2000

Consumers have until Tuesday, May 16, to cast their line for a prize in the VISA and Wal-Mart "$2 Million Fishing Challenge". You do not have to actually fish to win. Just partner with a fishing pro. more

Power Card May, 10, 2000

Watch out! J. D. Power has gas! Carclub.com unveiled its Membership and Gas MasterCard this week, which offers a 10% gas discount to cardmembers. The card announcement follows last week's merger between carclub.com and jdpower.com, formerly a J.D. Power and ... more
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