May has always been a hot month for credit card offers and even though we are in an economic downturn, the offers keep on comin. But now, more than ever, you need to look for credit cards that give you the best bang for the buck.
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The "King is Back", and he might be hiding in your mailbox. MBNA, the nation's second largest bank credit card issuer, has cranked up the marketing machine this month for the Elvis Presley Platinum Plus VISA card.
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Think twice about getting cash from a credit card this summer. Cash advances from credit cards have always been a bad deal, now they've gotten worse. About five years ago most card issuers would limit cash advance fees to 2% of the amount advanced, with a $2 ...
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By summer, some credit card rates will drop to their lowest level in seven years which will give consumers the itch to switch. The rate drop is driven solely by the Fed action to lower short term interest rates, producing a 7% prime rate.
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The credit card fee frenzy appears to be finally fizzling out. All but one of the top ten issuers have capped late fees and over-limit fees at the $29 level. Fleet is the only exception, pushing late fees to $35 for most of its cardholders.
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The nation's top consumer credit bureaus want to help you boost your credit score. Last week, NextCard launched an Internet based credit management and credit education service provided by Experian which offers the ability to compare personal credit scores.
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Americans use their credit cards for Mother's Day purchases more than they do for Valentine's Day or Father's Day. The most popular gift for this weekend's Mother's Day will be flowers.
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American Express is expanding the functionality of its Blue smart card at physical retail locations in the USA. AmEx also announced this week a three-part program to enhance the music experience for Blue customers.
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Next week may be a pivotal week for smart credit cards in the USA, as VISA and some issuers gear up to make smart card announcements. With slightly more than one million smart VISA cards already in circulation, VISA said this week it is plowing ahead with an ...
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Before long you will be able to walk up to a vending machine, pull out your cell phone, and purchase some goodies just by dialing a special number. It is already happening in Europe and Australia and is coming to the USA.
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