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News Library - 2005

Free Reports August, 16, 2005

If you are required to provide a credit card number to receive a free offer, make 100% sure you understand the terms of the offer. Millions of consumers have signed up for free credit reports and many did not realize they were going to be charged $12.95 per ... more

Delta and Cards August, 15, 2005

While the misuse of credit cards may drive some consumers into bankruptcy, a major airline may plunge into bankruptcy this month because it may not be able to accept some credit cards after August 29th. Delta Airlines is trying to work out a deal with a ... more

Rate Rise August, 12, 2005

Less than twelve months ago variable interest rate credit cards were almost a full percentage point lower than their fixed rate counterparts. However, during the same period, the prime rate, which most variable rate credit cards are based on, has climbed from ... more

Money Tree August, 11, 2005

A new survey has found that more than half of the parents interviewed agreed that their teenage child thinks money grows on trees. The research, conducted in July, also found that parents ranked good personal financial skills and the handling of money ahead ... more

Chicago Card August, 10, 2005

American Express plans to blow into the windy city with a credit card for hip young adults. The new "IN:CHICAGO Card," to be launched this fall, will offer a special rewards program just for Chicagoans. more

Debit PayPass August, 9, 2005

Cleveland-based KeyBank will become the first bank in the USA to launch "MasterCard PayPass" debit cards. KeyBank's consumer and small business debit MasterCard cards as well as its "KeyMiles" reward debit MasterCard cards will be equipped with the new ... more

Rate Fever August, 8, 2005

For the first time in U.S. credit card history, interest rates charged by some major U.S. issuers have blasted through the 30% barrier. Due to the increase in the prime rate last month to 6.25%, Chase, Citibank, and Bank of America are now charging some ... more

Late Fees August, 5, 2005

Fees for making a late payment on a bank credit card have remained at their peak of $39. However, average late fees were up 4% at mid-year as more smaller issuers hiked their fees. more

Over Limit Fees August, 4, 2005

The increase in fees for exceeding the credit limit continues to slow down but remain above the $30 level. At mid-year, over-limit fees were up 2% to $30.71, compared to one-year ago. more

Fee Free VISA August, 3, 2005

A new credit card has been launched that is truly free of all sorts of fees. The no-hassle VISA card from New Jersey-based, Commerce Bank, carries no late fees or over-limit fees. more