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News Library - 2009

Get-Out-of-Jail Card September, 23, 2009

A new prepaid debit card has been introduced in California that is issued to an inmate when he/she is released from jail. The "EZ Release Debit Card" is part of Continental Prison Systems' "EZ Card & Kiosk" program that offers a variety of electronic payment ... more

WU Cards September, 22, 2009

A new paid or reloadable prepaid Visa cards have been introduced that carry no monthly maintenance, purchase transaction and customer service fees. The new "Western Union MoneyWise" and "Gold Card Visa" prepaid cards are now being offered nationwide. more

Card Costs September, 21, 2009

As the dispute between retailers and card networks over fees intensifies, a new survey reveals an overwhelming number of consumers say retailers should pay the cost of accepting credit and debit cards. The Visa survey found that more than three-fourths of ... more

Basic Card September, 18, 2009

The impact of the new credit card rules became clear this week as Bank of America announced plans to launch a new credit card next month with a core interest rate of prime +14%, compared to the prime +10% APR that dominated the market for the past decade. The ... more

Easy Points September, 17, 2009

Credit card issuers are beginning to pump more value into their credit card reward programs. This week American Express has jazzed-up its "Membership Rewards" with two new features, one enabling cardholders to redeem points for "everyday" type charges and the ... more

Blueprint September, 16, 2009

After two years of planning and research Chase announced an online consumer credit management toolkit. The new tools are fully integrated into customers' accounts, enabling them to create customized payment plans and track their progress on every statement, ... more

Debit Gotcha September, 15, 2009

As more consumers pull out debit cards to pay for stuff, they may not realize that a screw-up on a debit card can be more costly than on a credit card. For example, if you are maxed out on your credit card and then make ten $10 over-limit transactions you'll ... more

Gazillion Points September, 14, 2009

Whipping out your MasterCard at a Best Western this Fall could earn you double, triple or quadruple "Rewards" points! According to CardTrak's "Card Incentives", the special offer runs through November 22nd. more

Walmart ePay September, 11, 2009

The nation's retailing Goliath has gone green and high tech this month with its payroll. The "Money Network MasterCard Paycard" is part of a new electronic pay program that also includes electronic pay stubs and electronic checks. more

Summer Debt September, 10, 2009

Consumer revolving credit, mostly credit card debt, took another dive as Americans cut more than $6 billion off in July, bringing the year-to-date total reduction to $52 billion. Posting its eleventh consecutive monthly decline, U.S. consumer revolving credit ... more