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Installment Card November, 27, 2002

Before long you'll be able to use your MasterCard for both revolving credit and installment credit. MasterCard this week launched the "MasterCard Installment Card", a new, patented program to help cardholders pay for larger purchases. more

UPS VISA November, 26, 2002

What can "brown" do for you? How about a VISA card with rewards for express shipping? UPS and Bank One have teamed to offer the "UPS Capital VISA Business card." The new card rewards shippers with credits toward UPS shipping services and provides small ... more

6X Bonus November, 25, 2002

Cardholders of the "Bank One/United Airlines Mileage Plus VISA" card and the "Bank of America/U.S. Airways Dividend VISA" card, as well as members of both airlines' frequent flyer programs, are now eligible to rack up triple miles in both frequent flyer ... more

0% Carrots November, 22, 2002

Since the latest rate cut by the Feds, credit card solicitations featuring extended 0% introductory APRs have been flooding mailboxes. Citibank and Providian have extended their 0% offers in early 2004 while Discover has extended its 0% APR for balance ... more

AirTran VISA November, 21, 2002

America's second-largest low-fare airline has landed its first credit card. AirTran Airways has teamed with Juniper Bank to launch the new "AirTran A-Plus Platinum VISA" which offers free round-trip air travel with only 12 credits or 12,000 points, about half ... more

Top 10 Toys November, 20, 2002

Consumers will be whipping out their plastic for classic toys such as LEGOs and Play-Doh this holiday season as well as some new toys like Air Rebound and the 14-inch Ultra Pose N' Stick Spider-Man. A recent survey found that kids listed as many "classic" toys ... more

MasterCard Stats November, 19, 2002

MasterCard passed the 300 million mark in U.S. payment cards during the third quarter. Gross dollar volume for the third quarter hit $155.9 billion compared with $125.0 billion for the 3Q/01, a 24.7% increase. more

Imagine A Million November, 18, 2002

Diners Club has launched its "Imagine A Million Sweepstakes" offering a grand prize of one million "Club Reward" points. Diners is also awarding 16 monthly prizes, including ten 10,000 point awards, five 50,000 point awards, and one 100,000 point award. more

Bankruptcy Reform November, 15, 2002

It looks like bankruptcy reform is a done deal after the House decided to drop the controversial abortion clinic provision attached to the bill. And, with the Republicans coming into full control next year, you can bet your bottom dollar the new bankruptcy ... more

Holiday Shopping November, 14, 2002

Bargains and "practical" gift-giving are the best descriptive terms for holiday shopping this year, as Xmas retail sales may climb a mere 5% over 2001. This year's holiday budget is expected to be $1,656, a modest increase from the $1,564 projected in 2001. more
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