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News Library - January, 2008

Credit Short-Cut January, 18, 2008

Looking for a way to beat the credit system to obtain funding for your business? The company that pioneered the use of authorized users to boost personal credit scores has come up with a new solution for business owners. more

Bad News Bears January, 17, 2008

The evidence continues to mount that the U.S. may already be in a recession. A Federal Reserve report released this week indicates the economy is losing steam quickly driven by higher fuel prices, a persistent housing slump, and tighter credit standards. more

Tax Incentives January, 16, 2008

VISA cardholders can knock 15% off the cost of a TurboTax Online federal or state product. Cardholders can also use their VISA card to pay for personal taxes and most of their business taxes, plus some VISA issuers also offer bonus rewards to sweeten the ... more

Money Sites January, 15, 2008

The nation's most popular personal finance duo searched high and low across of the Internet, carefully reviewing tons of websites to come up with the "Top 100 Best Money Websites." Ken and Daria Dolan named cardtrak.com and bankrate.com as the best credit ... more

Foreign Fees January, 15, 2008

Consumers have less than six months to examine their credit card statements and file a claim for a refund of foreign transaction fees charged to their credit card in the past. Under a settlement reached in 2006, cardholders of VISA, MasterCard and Diners Club ... more

Spending January, 14, 2008

Another survey reveals that U.S. consumer spending is softening quickly as the number of consumers who say they'll spend less rose from 21% to 34% over the past six months. The decline in spending growth was seen occurring across all income levels even among ... more

Confidence January, 14, 2008

A monthly barometer has found that consumer sentiment plummeted in January driven by rising food prices and fuel costs coupled with declining housing values. The decline in the overall "Index" has pushed the index to its lowest level since data collection ... more

Goal Cards January, 11, 2008

Four new credit cards have been enhanced that help consumers to meet education and retirement goals through everyday spending. The Bankers Bank, Vesdia and MXT Card Services have introduced the four upgraded "Platinum VISA" cards that offer a 1% rebate on all ... more

Nov Debt January, 10, 2008

With the mortgage market drying up, the migration back to good ole' credit cards has picked up steam as consumer revolving credit continued its upward spiral in November. Americans tacked on $8.8 billion in net new debt, mostly credit card debt, compared to ... more

Dealfinder Deal January, 10, 2008

How 'bout a world tour and 25,000 smackers to boot? American Airlines and MasterCard have teamed to launch the "DealFinder Travel the World Sweepstakes." Through March 7th, customers whom register online for the sweepstakes are automatically entered for a ... more