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News Library - January, 2008

Credit Card Spending January, 9, 2008

Americans racked up slightly more than $2.2 trillion in purchases and cash advances on their major credit cards during 2007. This is the second consecutive year that credit card activity for VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards has topped the ... more

Teen Spirit January, 9, 2008

Two-thirds of American teens currently use financial services but very few have credit cards. A new report found that only 3.5% of this group has a credit card in their own name. There are 24.8 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 with 16.4 ... more

Whopper Deal January, 8, 2008

How about a chance to win a $5,000 travel award for using a credit or debit card at a fast food joint? Burger King and MasterCard are launching a promotion this week that offers all sorts of cash and gift card prizes for using a MasterCard. more

Custom Cards January, 8, 2008

Capital One is enabling its cardholders to upload their own photo images and have it printed on their current credit card. Anything within good taste is okay like pictures of family, friends, pets, cars, home, etc. Customers can also choose an image from the ... more

Bankruptcy Returns January, 7, 2008

The number of new consumer bankruptcy filings soared by 40% last year topping 800,000. With many homeowners upside down on their mortgages and maxed out on their credit cards the stage is set for even higher figures in 2008. more

Flexible Cards January, 7, 2008

A new card has hit the marketplace that gives you a better rate based on how much you pay each month. TD Banknorth, which serves consumers in the New England and Mid-Atlantic region, has introduced the "Simply Flexible" credit card, offering a 7.99% APR if a ... more

08 Resolutions January, 4, 2008

Americans will be more focused on trimming fat than trimming debt this year. Only 17% say paying down credit cards and other debt is their top priority for 2008, as compared with 32% who pick eating healthy or losing weight as their number one resolution for ... more

Slow Pays January, 4, 2008

While the percentage of credit card accounts that are delinquent has been declining for the past year, credit card delinquencies, based on total dollars outstanding, is reaching highs not seen in more than three years. Even though the stats are somewhat ... more

Fast Food & Cards January, 3, 2008

U.S. consumers racked up nearly $63 billion worth of fast food on their personal credit and debit cards in 2007, compared to $51.3 billion one-year ago. The 22% year-on-year increase in quick service restaurant charges is driven by expanded merchant ... more

Bright Start Card January, 3, 2008

Illinois' tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan has teamed with a MasterCard-linked college savings program to launch the "Bright Start Futuretrust MasterCard." Under the new program cardholders will receive an automatic $25 contribution after the first ... more