Archive for the ‘Bank / Issuer’ Category

Good Credit? Credit Cards Might Charge You For It

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by admin
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Yep in an effort to build fees and earn some money. Credit card companies are starting to charge their best customers a new annual fee.
“Loraine Mullen-Kress carries a Bank of America credit card and religiously pays off her balance.
“Flawless credit,” she boasted.
Yet now, her good credit habits could cost her. Earlier this month Bank of [...]

With High Gas Prices What Can You Do To Combat The Price?

Posted on June 19th, 2008 by admin
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One simple strategy is to use a gas rebate card. Gas rebate cards give the customer anywhere from 1-6% cash back on all purchases made at the gas station. Hey snacks are included too.
If you buy gas at Costco, then check out the True Earnings Costco Credit Card where you can use this for Costco [...]

America’s Most Exclusive Credit Cards

Posted on April 10th, 2008 by admin
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As the number of people defaulting on their loans explodes, the credit card industry is naturally looking for a more dependable client base. American Express, Mastercard and Visa have all happened upon the same formula: exclusive cards for select customers. Non-millionaires need not apply. These cards offer unbelievable perks and undeniable status, in [...]

Visa IPO’s For $44 Per Share Tomorrow

Posted on March 18th, 2008 by admin
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Visa IPO priced at $44 tonight and opens for trading tomorrow under the symbol of V. Visa is the largest IPO ever in the history of the stock market by two times.
Visa does not have credit risk like issuing banks do. Visa, like MasterCard make their money on transaction charges.
For more information on the Visa [...]

World Series of Poker© Visa© Card with WorldPoints™ Rewards

Posted on March 16th, 2008 by admin
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Just when you thought you saw it all, here comes a credit card where you can redeem points for a World Series of Poker® tournament buy-ins!

0% Intro Annual Percentage Rate (APR)† on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
Earn 1 Point for every dollar you spend in net retail purchases.§ [...]

Starwood American Express Card Highlights

Posted on March 16th, 2008 by admin
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Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express

The Starwood Preferred Guest program is one of the most advantageous credit cards to charge purchases on because of the ability to exchange Starpoints for either free airline tickets or hotel room nights. Plus you don’t have to worry about the airline you racked up all your miles [...]

Student Credit Cards Primer

Posted on March 15th, 2008 by admin
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Enter any campus today and you will see a wide range of credit card companies offering their services to students. This is likely going to be your first credit card primer to the world of credit cards. One of the most popular is the student credit card that works along the same lines as regular [...]

Miles By Discover

Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by admin
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What you get with this Discover Card is a mileage earning card that can be used with ANY airline, ANY travel agent, or ANY online travel site with no blackout dates.
Card Highlights:
-You receive 12,000 bonus miles with first purchase.
-You can start redeeming awards at low mile balances such as 5000 miles.
Read more about it here.