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WALLETS CLOSING? August, 10, 2001

While strong consumer spending and borrowing has kept the economy afloat, there is some evidence that consumers may be entering a cautionary period with regard to credit cards. For the first time in four years, consumer borrowing for big-ticket items, such as ... more

Reform March August, 8, 2001

While the majority of Americans believe, that given the funky economy and rising unemployment, this is not the time to make personal bankruptcy laws more restrictive, the march to bankruptcy reform is stronger than ever. Last week, the U.S. House named the ... more

Online Spree August, 1, 2001

An August promotion kicked off today that offers VISA cardholders the chance to win a $50,000 VISA card. Each time cardholders use their VISA card to make an online purchase at participating merchants between August 1 and August 31, they will be automatically ... more

CardLess Cashtown July, 26, 2001

Residents of Cashtown are putting their credit cards in the sock drawer for 100 hours next week. New Jersey-based Champion Mortgage is launching the "Great American Credit Card Swipeout" asking the 9,000 families of Cashtown, Pennsylvania and the surrounding ... more

School Spending July, 26, 2001

The screwy economy is affecting this year's back-to-school shopping. American Express found that parents and teenagers plan to spend an average of $527 on clothing and school supplies, down $21 or 4% from last year. more

Tax Card July, 25, 2001

As federal income tax rebate checks hit mailboxes this week, Kmart has switched the blue light on a special Tax Rebate Cash Card. Consumers who cash their rebate checks at Kmart may convert their rebate check into a cash card with a five percent bonus. more

Card Man July, 24, 2001

A real man is suave, debonair and hopefully uses a Discover Card. Discover kicked off its Discover Card "Man of the Year" award program this week offering some neat prizes . Discover Card is inviting sons, daughters, wives and friends to nominate men who ... more

Opt Out Rumor July, 23, 2001

Part of the fallout of the new privacy laws that took effect this month is misinformation. A widely circulated anonymous email claims that under the new law, credit bureaus now have the right to release personal consumer information to anyone. more

Jet Set Perk July, 20, 2001

Celebrities, royalty and corporations do it and now you can do it too! If you have an American Express Platinum or Centurion card and at least $5,000 to blow, you can set up a private jet charter between almost any two points on the planet. more

Chase i-Card July, 18, 2001

A new Internet-centric MasterCard was introduced this week that offers rewards in the form of a re-loadable, prepaid MasterCard. The new Chase i-Card enables cardholders to earn a 1% reward on each purchase made with the card, online or offline, with rewards ... more
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