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Incentives Galore November, 20, 2001

As air travel has descended to lower altitudes, travel incentive programs are applying more thrust. From double miles/points to cash back to discounts, the number of incentives being offered to Americans this year is simply unprecedented. more

Priceless Xmas November, 19, 2001

Capitalizing on its hugely successful 'Priceless" advertising campaign, MasterCard has unleashed a holiday promotion offering "Priceless" gifts to share with loved ones. The “Priceless Holiday Gifts” promotion will award one winning cardholder with five ... more

Box Tops VISA November, 15, 2001

First USA and General Mills have teamed to offer VISA cards that potentially can generate up to $10,000 annually for each of the more than 67,000 American schools enrolled in the Box Tops program. Combined with the General Mills "CLIP" program and the new ... more

Club Orange November, 14, 2001

You can apply for VIP tickets to a private party in Times Square for New Year's Eve, if you spend at least $500 in purchases on your Discover Card during November. The Discover Card has set up the "Club Orange" party, featuring a special concert by the ... more

Arkansas Rates Rise November, 9, 2001

The lowest credit card interest rates in the nation are coming to an end following a recent federal court decision that removed the Arkansas bank usury law. As a result, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Bank has jacked up interest rates this month for ... more

Clear Blue Discover November, 9, 2001

Riding the wave of translucent or clear credit cards, Discover this month launched a clear, blue Platinum card. The card, promoted as 'Very Now' and 'Very Cool', is "clearly" playing off of the American Express smart Blue Card and the Providian’s clear smart ... more

Card Shuffle November, 9, 2001

Credit card debt has hit the wall as consumers move revolving debt into mortgages, and slow down a bit on card usage. During September, Americans tacked on a mere $1.4 billion to revolving credit, compared to $4.2 billion last September. more

Couch Potatoes November, 8, 2001

The terrorist attacks are turning more Americans into couch potatoes, thus sitting on their credit cards. Surveys released this week show consumers are traveling less, spending less, and eating more snacks. more

Amazon Credit November, 7, 2001

The 20 million U.S. households that do not have a credit card can now shop online at the Earth's Biggest Online Store. Amazon.com has teamed up with Citibank's credit card division to launch a virtual store credit card. more

Record Rates November, 6, 2001

American credit cardholders will save about $600 million in additional interest charges over the next twelve months thanks to today's action by the Federal Open Market Committee. With the prime rate expected to drop to 5.00% later today, the lowest in 40 ... more
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