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May Card Debt July, 10, 2003

Consumer revolving credit growth continues to slow due to the apparent siphoning-off of credit card debt to home mortgage and equity loans. During May, Americans added $3.1 billion in revolving credit, mostly credit cards, compared to $3.3 billion one year ... more

Tuition Card Fees July, 9, 2003

The days of racking up free air miles and other points for using a credit card to charge college tuition may be limited. Colorado State University is now requiring students to pay a 2.9% convenience fee for using credit cards to pay tuition. more

Do-Not-Call Registry July, 8, 2003

The number of telephone number registrations in the new "National Do Not Call Registry" has reached 19.8 million. Nine out of ten of the phones numbers registered were processed online. more

Weekend Matters July, 3, 2003

Time is running out on a summer promotion to pick up some easy cash and the chance to win $40,000. MasterCard's "Weekend Matters Sweepstakes" is offering you $20 just for getting three of your friends or family members to enter to contest. more

Do Not Call Registry July, 1, 2003

More than 13.6 million telephone numbers were registered over the weekend as part of the new "Do Not Call Registry." The Federal Trade Commission reported that on Friday, seven million telephone numbers were logged into the system; Saturday the number slowed ... more

Card Delinquency June, 30, 2003

Based on total dollars past-due, credit card delinquency is holding steady compared to year-ago levels and has declined since the end of 2002. However, based on the number of accounts past-due, delinquency is up from 3.88% one year ago to 4.07%. more

Pocket Change Card June, 27, 2003

Those mean green coin counting machines in supermarkets nationwide may soon provide access to a prepaid MasterCard. A pilot has been launched in Houston and Las Vegas whereby consumers deposit coins or cash to a Coinstar machine, receive a printed receipt for ... more

Uncarded Americans June, 26, 2003

All of the elements of a "cash-less society" are in place except for people. At least 50 million adults in the USA do not possess a credit card and nearly 10 million U.S. households do not have a bank account. more

Zero Offers June, 24, 2003

With today's anticipated interest rate cut, some credit card issuers are already extending their rates beyond a full year. This month, Fleet Bank has unleashed a "Platinum VISA" with a 0% APR on purchases through September 2004. more

Rate Cut June, 23, 2003

There is a growing consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week even though the federal funds rate is already sitting at a 45-year low. Unfortunately, the impact of a prime rate cut on credit card interest rates will be minimal. more

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