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Hopping Mad June, 8, 2007

Two major consumer groups have taken BofA to task asking the bank to simplify its fee structure, reduce fees, and eliminate fee-triggering practices, rather than merely improving disclosure. The consumer groups also want credit card fees to be limited to the ... more

FICO Tweaking June, 8, 2007

The renting out of credit card accounts by some individuals with solid credit to help others with weak credit artificially boost their credit scores has come under scrutiny. As a result, the nation's leading credit score generator says it is adjusting its ... more

Clear & Simple June, 7, 2007

Now you can earn a $10 credit when you sign-up for free alerts, auto-pay and online statements with Chase Card Services. The nation's top credit card issuer has expanded its consumer education service via a new Web site. more

Father's Day June, 7, 2007

More than four out of ten fathers want a gift card for "Father’s Day," with dinner at a restaurant at the top of the want list. Of those who plan on purchasing a "Father’s Day" gift this year, the average amount that men and women plan to spend for their ... more

Gift Cards June, 6, 2007

Purchases of gift cards are no longer a year-end holiday phenomenon, as sales throughout the year rise in tandem with growing customer demand to give gift cards for other special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, and Mothers and Fathers Days. ... more

Travelers Cheques June, 6, 2007

If you purchase $500 or more in "American Express Travelers Cheques" you can receive up to 45% off on stays at major hotels. The special promotion will run through August 31st. After purchasing the "Travelers Cheques," customers log on to ... more

Debit & Women June, 5, 2007

A new survey on women and debit cards shows that 77% of those under 55-years old have primary or shared fiscal decision-making responsibilities with 85% indicating that they are increasingly using their debit card to help manage personal finances. The ... more

Comfort Zone June, 5, 2007

A new consumer poll has discovered that 48% of Americans are uncomfortable with the total amount of household debt they have. The poll also found that 54% of consumers do not have a financial plan. more

Are You a Cardmember? June, 4, 2007

"You don't have to be famous to make a difference -- just a Cardmember" is the theme of a new TV commercial for American Express. The new campaign highlights the "The Members Project" wherein AmEx cardholders come together as a community to submit project ... more

Card Debt June, 1, 2007

A survey of more than 55,000 consumers has found that the median amount of credit card debt carried by American households is about $6,600 while the average credit card debt load is nearly $9,900 per household. Of cardholders carrying debt, over 64% had ... more

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