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News Library - July, 2002

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Kinkade VISA

The "Painter of Light" now has a credit card. MBNA has inked an affinity card deal with Media Arts Group to issue the Thomas Kinkade VISA card. The new credit card will offer cardholders reduced membership fees toward the Thomas Kinkade Collector's Society, ... more

Bankruptcy Abortion

Will the holes in the current bankruptcy laws ever be plugged to reduce the abuse by some consumers who have the ability to pay some of their debts? Last week it seemed inevitable that the U.S. House would finally pass the bankruptcy reform legislation, and ... more

Cash Rebates

Cash rebate cards have returned and with bigger rewards than ever. American Express has upgraded it "Cash Rebate Card" to now offer a cash rebate of up to 5%. The annual cash reward for purchases is up to 3% and there is an additional rebate of up to 2% for ... more

Memorable Moments

MasterCard's summer-long promotion offering cardholders and baseball fans the opportunity to vote on baseball's "most memorable moment" and a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the World Series has picked up another major supporter. Best Western, the ... more

Realtor VISA

By the end of this year, the pot will be getting sweeter for realtors. First USA will expand its National Association of Realtors VISA program in November to include the "Value Miles Reward Program." more

Double Miles

United Airlines Mileage Plus VISA cardholders can rack up some serious miles over the next few months. Bank One and United Airlines launched a promotion this month offering double miles for purchases through October 31. more

School Cools

The economic slowdown might be impacting back-to-school shopping this year, but the Osbournes will be hot. A new survey, released this week, shows parents will spend an average of $97 on school supplies this year, down from $118 last year. more

Zinger Finger

Getting a "Triple Zinger" from KFC might only take a simple finger in the not too distant future. A pilot will soon be underway in a Sacramento, California Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant to test automated biometric fingerprint technology. more

Personalized Rewards

Diners Club has introduced the Personalized Rewards program for cardholders with more than 100,000 points, about 20% of its portfolio. Cardholders simply call Club Rewards and Diners Club will shop for the item or service, price it in points and fulfill the ... more

State Farm Card

The State Farm Bank VISA CheckCard has hit the market as the insurance company makes its way into banking. Customers do not need to be a policyholder of State Farm Insurance to open a State Farm Bank account. more
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