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News Library - 2009

Digital Buzz January, 22, 2009

Internet security, online payment, password management, credit card fraud, cell phone usage, and identity theft can make your head swim. A new Web Site has been launched by a firm specializing in digital security to help consumers sort it all out. more

Recession Progression January, 21, 2009

A new survey of business executives has found that most expect the current recession to hang on till 2011. About one-third of executives expect President Obama will exert a very active level of government regulatory and enforcement activity among business ... more

Obama/MLK Cards January, 16, 2009

About 200,000 limited edition "Obama SmarTrip" fare cards will be distributed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to commemorate President Obama’s inauguration. Also, Home Depot has launched a collector's edition "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... more

Obama Factor January, 15, 2009

The latest measurement of consumer confidence hit a new low, but it would have been even lower if not for the "Obama Factor." Consumers are frustrated with the ongoing inability of the government and the private sector to stabilize the economy. more

SA January, 14, 2009

Santa did not go back to the North Pole, instead heading to rehab and group therapy. Santa's Anonymous is a growing group thanks to a lousy holiday shopping season. The final numbers show that holiday sales for retailers declined 2.8% in 2008. more

Wallet Squeeze January, 13, 2009

The amount that consumers pay on their monthly credit card balances dropped like a rock in November to a record low. Generally cardholders, including those who pay the minimum due and those who pay the full balance off each month, pay on average, about 18% ... more

High Bar January, 12, 2009

The nation's second largest credit card issuer has set a new high bar for low rates. In the December billing cycle some Chase cardholders were still paying a 29.99% interest rate that can now be cut to the amazing "lower" rate of 27.99%, just by taking "three ... more

Nov Debt January, 9, 2009

Consumer revolving credit, mostly credit card debt, declined in November for the first time in 2008, after hitting the brakes in the prior month. Americans cut $2.8 billion off total consumer revolving credit after adding $37 billion between January and ... more

Cards & Whoppers January, 9, 2009

Use a Visa card at one of 11,600 Burger King restaurants and "Have a Gift Card Your Way." Through March 4th BK customers will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of 50 $1,000 Amazon.com "Gift Cards" or "Amazon.ca Gift Certificates." more

Late Payers January, 8, 2009

Credit card delinquencies, based on total dollars owed, soared during the summer months to its highest level in five years. The American Bankers Association says the number one factor in rising consumer credit delinquencies is job losses. more