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Priceless Memories November, 5, 2002

MasterCard has unleashed its 2002 holiday promotion offering U.S. cardholders more than 1,000 opportunities to create or recreate their "Priceless Memories." There are five grand prizes, with a $40,000 value each, that enable you to go "anywhere you want, ... more

Reward Cards November, 4, 2002

As low-ball interest rates lose their sizzle, rewards cards have been re-energized. Providian and American Express recently turned up the heat on competitors with new reward offerings. more

Eventful Week November, 1, 2002

Professionals in the payment card industry will be descending on Atlanta and Paris next week. The two biggest business events for card executives, BAI's "Retail Delivery Conference & Expo 2002" in Atlanta and the "Cartes 2002" in Paris, will get underway on ... more

Gift Cards October, 31, 2002

Nearly eight of ten Americans are aware of gift cards and how they work. A new survey shows that 37% of U.S. consumers have purchased or received a gift card in the past 12 months. more

Target Schools October, 29, 2002

Eight million Target cardholders have generated a total of $26 million for K-12 schools so far this year. Under the Target "School Fundraising" program, cardholders designate the eligible school of their choice to receive an amount equal to 1% of their ... more

Holiday Gift Spending October, 28, 2002

A recent survey shows that Americans expect to spend nearly 8% less on holiday gifts than they did a year ago ($968 this year, compared with $1,042/a last year). The study also showed that 90% of the consumers surveyed expect to pay off their holiday credit ... more

Diamond Card October, 25, 2002

Move over Platinum and Titanium cards, Diamond cards have arrived. Citibank recently introduced its no annual fee "Diamond Preferred Rewards MasterCard" offering a single digit interest rate, a points program, and special discounts. more

Wealthy Debt October, 24, 2002

Outstanding credit-card debt has increased by 177% since 1992, for households with annual incomes of $75,000 or more. Affluent households have also taken on more auto loans and home equity loans during the same period. more

Juicy Profits October, 23, 2002

Thanks to lower funding costs, expiration of teaser rates, and subsiding losses, credit card profits have continue to soar this year. Last week, four top issuers reported combined profits of more than $1.1 billion for the third calendar quarter. more

Late Payers October, 22, 2002

A recent survey of more than 1,000 consumers found that one-fourth of Americans pay at least one bill late each month and that households with children are 75% more likely to miss a payment than those without. The study also revealed nearly 75% of men report ... more
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