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Movie Stuff February, 12, 2004

Starting this week, cardholders of the "Chase Universal Entertainment MasterCard" can use their points to bid on movie props and memorabilia. The new "Universal Entertainment Online Auction" offers all sort of stuff used in major pictures such as prayer beads ... more

Debt 03 February, 11, 2004

For the first time, overall U.S. consumer credit, excluding home mortgages, has topped $2 trillion. During 2003, Americans added $30 billion in revolving credit, ending the year at $742.5 billion. more

Fast Cards February, 10, 2004

Americans charged nearly $13 billion worth of fast food to their credit and debit cards last year compared to $6.1 billion in 2002, and $3.7 billion in 2001. However, it is a small bite out of a big pie, as consumers spend about $138 billion per year in quick ... more

Scoring a Loan February, 9, 2004

Instead of taking a shot in the dark when applying for a new loan, you might want to consider a new service which matches your personal credit score with loan rates offered in your area. Fair Isaac, the inventor of the "FICO" credit score, is now offering a ... more

Feb Mailbox February, 6, 2004

Zero percent credit card offers are still alive and well so far this year, but they may become scarce once the Feds start jacking up short-term interest rates later this year. The nation's largest issuer is currently offering the longest term 0% interest ... more

Platinum Insurance February, 5, 2004

While VISA and MasterCard only require $100,000 in travel accident insurance for their "Platinum" cards, most of the top issuers offer $1 million of complimentary travel accident insurance. However, that may be changing as Chase is set to cut its ... more

NYC Card February, 4, 2004

Travelocity and MasterCard have renewed their winter promotion offering up to $400 cash-back in the form of a "Prepaid MasterCard Gift Card" for cruises booked through February 26th. During Travelocity's "Cruise Super Sale" customers will get up to $300 cash ... more

NYC Card February, 3, 2004

The Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York and Cleveland-based National City have launched an affinity "Gold MasterCard" this month. The special edition credit card will benefit New York City firefighters' families by contributing to the ... more

Preferred Cards February, 2, 2004

A new survey of 6,500 American consumers has found that nearly six out of ten prefer to use rewards-based credit cards, and that nearly 90% of these consumers said they would not reduce usage or cancel their preferred reward card. The wallet research also ... more
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