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Swiss Tix April, 30, 2001

If you gotta MasterCard, then head for the Alps. Swissair is offering MasterCard members an opportunity to buy one Economy Class ticket and take a companion free for travel now through the end of May. Travel must originate from any of Swissair's operated U.S. ... more

Free Scores April, 27, 2001

Do you know your credit score ? If not, here is an opportunity to learn your credit score and understand exactly what goes into computing a personal credit rating. E-LOAN has partnered with CreditXpert to make these credit scores and analyses available to ... more

College Card April, 26, 2001

Most Citibank credit cards can now be turned into a savings vehicle for college. This week Citibank joined several other top U.S. companies in a new college savings program created by Upromise Inc. Under the program, Citibank will contribute 1% of purchases ... more

BaseBall Card April, 25, 2001

As the Official Card of Major League Baseball, a MasterCard is really "The Baseball Card". Starting this week, MasterCard is offering the new Grand Slam Ticket Pack to cardholders in 15 markets around the country. more

Grinch Winner April, 24, 2001

Among the 500 VISA cardholders who received all of their November and December credit card purchases for free in the Grinch Give Back the Holidays! promotion, was a man who charged $30,000. more

Tiny Business Card April, 23, 2001

Any business, any size can now plasticize. American Express has introduced the Community Business Credit Card for very small businesses. The new card contributes one percent of spending to select microenterprise development organizations that provide loans ... more

Birthday Card April, 20, 2001

Here's a real birthday card, loaded with cash! The Anywhere Gift MasterCard has been launched for the five million Americans who celebrate a birthday every week. Birthdaygift.com today unveiled the pre-paid MasterCard gift card, which can be ordered online ... more

Rate Surprise April, 19, 2001

It's time to switch to variable rate credit cards in the wake of another, unexpected cut in interest rates. Yesterday, the Federal Open Market Committee cut short term interest rates by half-a-point, which forced banks to cut the prime rate to 7.5% today. more

Debit War April, 18, 2001

When it comes to signature-only or non-PIN debit card use, VISA has seriously kicked MasterCard's butt. VISA's Check Card now has an overwhelming 79% share of the U.S. market. Last year VISA racked up more than $239 billion in domestic debit card volume ... more

Bust Rush April, 17, 2001

Consumers going bust have been flooding bankruptcy courts with petitions for debt relief. During the first three months of this year, more than 350,000 personal bankruptcy filings were made, the highest quarterly total since 1994. more

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