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News Library - April, 2008

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Feb Debt

Feb Debt

Consumer revolving credit grew again in February as Americans tacked on nearly $5.0 billion in net new debt, mostly credit card debt, compared to the prior month. In January consumers added $5.6 billion. more
Discover & Diners

Discover & Diners

Discover has inked a deal with Citi to acquire Diners Club International. The agreement will give the "Discover Card" global acceptance once the networks are fully integrated. Discover will purchase the business for $165 million. more
Gas Cards

Gas Cards

Texaco and Chevron have added more octane to their credit cards by adding complimentary road service, cash access at over 350,000 ATMs associated with the "Cirrus" network, and "Zero Fraud Liability." There will continue to be no annual fee associated with ... more
Consumer Pulse

Consumer Pulse

Americans grew even more concerned about the economy and their personal finances in the face of rising monthly expenses. The latest "Discover U.S. Spending Monitor" reached a new low in March hitting 85.1, down more than a full point from the previous month ... more
New Corp Card

New Corp Card

Harris Bank has introduced its "Corporate MasterCard" targeting $10 million-$250 million annual revenue businesses. The new card product has been designed to grow with its business client's revenues and provides cost-saving advantages over a technology ... more
Bud Cards

Bud Cards

Now you can have your lager and drink it too with a new card from a beer giant. U.S. Bank and Anheuser-Busch have teamed to offer the "Budweiser Rewards VISA Platinum Card." The new card offers points toward gift cards good for Anheuser-Busch merchandise. more
Biz Pulse

Biz Pulse

Small business owners' economic confidence took a sharp drop in March. The "Discover Small Business Watch" dipped to 77.8, a 13.1-point decrease from February, and nearly 40 points lower than a year earlier. more
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