News Library - June, 2007
Wallet Sucker June, 29, 2007
A new survey has found that consumers are more likely to cut discretionary spending when gas prices rise. About 70% of car owners said they will cut back on entertainment spending if gas prices were to increase a dollar, 66% said they will change their ...
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Bankruptcy Drivers June, 29, 2007
A recent bankruptcy study has found being overextended on credit is the main reason for consumer bankruptcies and that women are financially struggling at greater rates then their male counterparts. Reasons for filing bankruptcy: overextended on credit 63%; ...
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Card with Altitude June, 28, 2007
Denver-based Frontier Airlines is taking-off with a new credit card for small businesses. The new "MasterCard BusinessCard" offers 12,500 bonus miles upon activation, plus one mile for every dollar spent on regular purchases and two miles for every dollar ...
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It Girl Cruise June, 28, 2007
American Express cardholders have a shot at a real treat this December for a cruise on Norwegian Gem's latest ship in its "Jewel"-class fleet. AmEx cardholders can ride a one-night cruise out of New York City on Thursday, December 20th and Friday, December ...
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Score Tweakers June, 27, 2007
Consumers who try to artificially boost their credit scores to gain access to a loan or favorable terms they otherwise would not qualify for are on the radar screen. The practice of buying "authorized user" status to manipulate credit scores has not been ...
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Bourne Advantage June, 27, 2007
Can you guess how many air miles Jason Bourne has accumulated in his chase around the world? If so, then you have a shot at winning one million American Airlines "AAdvantage" bonus miles and a $6,000 MasterCard gift card.
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Chairman's Card June, 26, 2007
Smith Barney and Citi Private Bank clients who expect an exceptional level of service and benefits now have a credit card of their own. The new "Citi Chairman American Express Card" provides cardholders a personal concierge service staffed by a highly trained ...
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Debit Cards? June, 26, 2007
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse recommends that consumers never use (or even carry) debit cards because of the risks and their limited consumer protections. In a new report titled "Paper or Plastic: What Have You Got to Lose?" the PRC says that a lost, ...
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Rewards Reorganization June, 25, 2007
American Express has split its rewards program up into three tiers and added more octane to its "Membership Rewards" program. AmEx also introduced an innovative service that enables cardholders to advance points against future points earned at the time they ...
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Life Takes Invitational June, 25, 2007
VISA USA and the 48 Hour Film Project have teamed to launch the "Life Takes Invitational," offering skilled amateur filmmakers a chance to win a VISA prepaid card worth $10,000. Following 48HFP 2007 tour stops in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, a ...
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