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Big Type Rules October, 4, 2000

By this time next year you'll be able to throw away the magnifying glass you used to read the fine print for credit card offers. The Federal Reserve Board is making card issuers use 18-point type to disclose credit card interest rates. more

Double Vision October, 3, 2000

No, you are not seeing double. The new advertisements from Delta and American Express are now offering you double miles. Starting this week, cardholders will be able to earn two SkyMiles for every eligible dollar charged to the Delta/AmEx card for purchases ... more

Deadbeat Trend October, 2, 2000

The number of American cardholders paying off credit card balances in-full each month continues to rise. The trend is largely attributed to aging baby boomers who have switched gears when it comes to credit cards. more

E-Sign in E-ffect September, 29, 2000

Beginning October 1st it is very important to read before you click because that is when the new E-Sign law goes into effect in the USA. Under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, digital contracts that consumers agree to online will ... more

Voice Cards September, 28, 2000

Forget about PINs, fingerprints and iris scans, there may be a better way to authenticate yourself in the near future. This new payment solution verifies and authenticates customers over the Internet or cell phone by their voice using advanced biometrics ... more

Store Card Makeover September, 27, 2000

While Kmart dumps its credit card for a co-branded MasterCard, JCPenney has decided to beef up its retail credit card. JCPenney and GE Card Services unleashed a major direct mail campaign this week for the newly overhauled JCPenney card. more

Kmart MasterCard September, 26, 2000

Kmart has switched the "Blue Light" on for a new MasterCard. Capital One and Kmart are hitting the mailboxes across the country with a new co-branded bank credit card. The new Kmart MasterCard combines the store card benefits with MasterCard's global ... more

Chase Gift Card September, 25, 2000

Big banks are finally getting into prepaid gift cards. Chase Manhattan launched the Chase MasterCard Gift Card this week. This is one of the first reloadable pre-paid cards offered by a major credit card issuer. more

VISA Buxx III September, 22, 2000

The new VISA teen card has picked up another player. Ohio-based National City Corporation became the third issuer to offer the new VISA Buxx card. Two weeks ago Bank of America became the second issuer to offer the new prepaid VISA card for teenagers. more

Anita Future September, 20, 2000

Citibank has unleashed a comic strip to help college students understand credit card matters. "The Adventures of Anita Future and Les Foresight" is now available via email from Citibank. more
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