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News Library - March, 2008

Discover Insurance March, 26, 2008

Discover has launched a Web site that offers consumers auto, homeowner’s, and term life insurance, as well as home warranty plans from trusted, reputable providers. The insurance providers included on the site were subjected to an extensive pre-screening ... more

Sweet! Sweet! March, 19, 2008

The stunning Fed interest rate cut of 75 basis points yesterday is very good news for credit cardholders as the prime rate is being pushed down to 5.25%. With a median revolving credit card balance of about $6600 and most credit card rates pegged to the prime ... more

VISA IPO March, 18, 2008

Tomorrow will mark a major turning point in the payment card industry as all four card networks will become publicly traded. Expect lots of new perks and other incentives for using a specific card as the competition will ramp up to a level never seen before ... more

Mobile Banking March, 17, 2008

A new report has found that only one in ten consumers is willing to adopt mobile payment services. However, 25-44 year-olds and consumers earning more than $100,000 per year are the most willing to use mobile P2P payments. more

Bankruptcy Pulse March, 14, 2008

Consumer bankruptcy filings in February rose to 76,000 compared to 66,000 in the prior month. Chapter 13 filings made up about 46% of all consumer cases, down slightly from last month. more

M-Phone Users March, 13, 2008

A new study has found that mobile phone users are increasingly comfortable making banking and purchase transactions. The Harris Interactive survey found that 16% of mobile phone subscribers already use mobile banking services, with 60% of these people using ... more

Jan Debt March, 11, 2008

Consumer revolving credit grew again in January as Americans tacked on $5.6 billion in net new debt, mostly credit card debt, compared to the prior month. In December consumers added $2.2 billion. more

Discover Edge March, 10, 2008

Discover has launched an online resource dedicated to helping consumers become more savvy when it comes to managing their time and money. "Discover EDGE" is written by an independent team of experts, led by nationally-syndicated columnist and best-selling ... more

Ameriprise MasterCard March, 10, 2008

Ameriprise and Barclaycard have teamed to launch a suite of "Ameriprise MasterCards." The "World" and "World Elite MasterCard" cards offer the ability to earn points towards numerous rewards, conveniences and special access to fine dining, plush spas, ... more

Spending Pulse March, 7, 2008

The Discover "U.S. Spending Monitor" held steady in February as spending intentions flattened, while pessimism about the economy increased. After sharp spending cutbacks in December and then January, following the end of the holiday season, consumers steadied ... more