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Jan Debt

Jan Debt

Driven by robust holiday sales, revolving consumer credit debt picked-up in January as Americans added $1.8 billion from the prior month. On an annual basis, revolving consumer credit, mostly credit card debt, grew by a rate of 2.6%. more
The Unbanked

The Unbanked

A new study reveals that 22% of the 10.2 million Americans that do not have a bank account have used a credit card in the past three months. The research showed that VISA is the most widely used card among the unbanked and that store credit cards were more ... more
Project Card

Project Card

The second-largest home improvement retailer in the world has launched a new card that gives consumers a six-month project window to make as many purchases as they like without incurring any interest or required payments. Lowe's and GE Consumer Finance have ... more
Card Payments

Card Payments

Monthly payment rates, the amount that cardholders pay on their credit card debt, soared in January to a record level, approaching 20%. The big increase was primarily driven by higher minimum payments and to a lesser extent by rising interest rates. more
Card Rates

Card Rates

Interest rates charged on variable rate credit cards have climbed three times more than fixed rates cards. In a rising interest rate climate, fixed rate cards are always a great deal if you can find them. more
Free Spirit Card

Free Spirit Card

An up and coming low fare airline has added a frequent flyer program and credit card to its fleet. Spirit Airlines this week launched its "Free Spirit" loyalty program that includes a mileage-earning MasterCard. more
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