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Obsessive Priceless

Obsessive Priceless

When it comes to golf some suffer from the "obsessive priceless" disorder. This week MasterCard tapped into the syndrome with a new highly-cool and interactive online platform plus two new TV commercials. more
Costello Perk

Costello Perk

If you've got a "VISA Signature" card, then you've got access to purchase advance tickets to the upcoming ten city "Elvis Costello & the Imposters Tour." Beginning this week, "Signature" cardholders will have exclusive access to advance tickets and VIP ... more
Motiva Card

Motiva Card

A new credit card has hit the market that rewards you for making on-time payments. With the new "Discover Motiva Card" each time cardholders make on-time monthly payments six times in a row, they receive their next month's interest back as a "Pay-On-Time ... more
Life Takes

Life Takes

The latest edition of "THE GAME OF LIFE" will switch from paper currency to plastic this summer. VISA and game maker Hasbro have signed a deal to add VISA cards to the latest version of "THE GAME OF LIFE - Twists & Turns Edition." more
Jan Debt

Jan Debt

Consumer revolving credit remained flat in January as Americans added less than $1 billion from the prior month. However, revolving consumer credit did set a new record of $879 billion in January, growing at an annual rate of 1.1%. more
Clear & Simple

Clear & Simple

As the consumer backlash builds over credit card practices another major issuer has decided to become more consumer friendly. This week, Chase announced a new initiative to help its cardholders to better understand and manage their accounts. more
Maxed Out

Maxed Out

A national campaign attacking credit card issuers was launched this week by several national consumer groups. The "It's A Disaster That's Happening in America" campaign will coincide with the release of the new documentary and book "Maxed Out." more
Card Abuse

Card Abuse

Citi announced it will stop beating up its cardholders with "universal default" and the "any time for any reason" increases. The move comes on the heels of growing criticism in a Democratic-controlled Congress over credit card practices and abuses. more
Debit 2006

Debit 2006

Growth in off-line debit card volume in the U.S. continued to rebound in 2006, increasing 23% to more than $1 trillion. A new study has also found that issuers nationwide lost a total of $662 million to debit card fraud in 2005, a 21% increase over 2004. more
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