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News Library - March, 2009

Upromise Cards March, 31, 2009

College savings has added two new credit cards to its arsenal. Upromise, Sallie Mae's saving for college company, and Bank of America have introduced the "Upromise World MasterCard" credit card with "Gas & Grocery Rewards" and the "Upromise World MasterCard" ... more

Gen Xers March, 30, 2009

A new survey has found that "Generation Xers" (ages 27 to 42) are the most financially stressed generation for the second year in a row. The study commissioned by Scottrade also found that 52% of this group are "extremely" or "very" concerned about paying off ... more

Parental Guide March, 26, 2009

A new guide has been issued that will help parents discuss personal finance issues with their young adults. Chase and College Parents of America have introduced "Parents, Teens, and Money: A Clear and Simple Guide to Discussing Financial Responsibility." more

Charge-It-Up March, 25, 2009

American Express has launched a nationwide promotion that will allow all consumer charge cardholders to earn double points on U.S. standalone gas and grocery purchases up to $1,000 dollars of eligible spend each month, starting March 22nd through March 15th, ... more

BillMyParents March, 24, 2009

A new service has been unveiled that enables kids to shop online without a credit card and send purchase requests to Mom and/or Dad. Parents are notified of the potential item to be purchased, and can approve or decline the purchase, staying in control of ... more

PayPass March, 23, 2009

MasterCard has topped 50 million "PayPass" cards or devices, as of the end of 2008. Currently, the top merchants that have received a visit from a new customer because of their "PayPass" acceptance include quick-service restaurants (20%), pharmacies (17%), ... more

Cash Management March, 18, 2009

A new study has found that a single $100 bill prevents overpaying. University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business found that the "denomination effect" is real. When those studied knew they had to save $100 or exercise self-control in spending, ... more

South of the Border March, 17, 2009

U.S. Bank has unveiled the "AeroMexico Visa" and "AeroMexico Visa Signature". Customers can earn "AeroMexico Club Premier Miles" for all their purchases. Miles can be redeemed for travel from 16 U.S. airports served by AeroMexico to more than 40 destinations ... more

Fast Cash March, 16, 2009

U.S. consumers racked-up a revised $72 billion worth of fast food on their personal credit and debit cards this year, compared to $63 billion one-year ago. The 11% year-on-year increase in quick service restaurant volume is driven by expanded merchant ... more

Free Reports March, 13, 2009

The only true "FREE" credit reports come from the Federal Trade Commission. Despite the musical claims of some TV commercials, the only authorized source to get your free annual credit report under federal law is AnnualCreditReport.com. more