Banks have a long way to go before they will restore consumer confidence and high customer satisfaction ratings. But traditional credit unions are still getting stellar reviews because they are… READ FULL ARTICLE

Research recently conducted by Experian – which is one of the world's leading sources of credit reporting data – shows that consumers still have some worrisome bad habits when it… READ FULL ARTICLE

Many of us rely on smart phones that can not only place calls but also relay all of sorts of other digital info back and forth between ourselves, our friends… READ FULL ARTICLE

Some banks recently began offering special cash-back rewards programs to customers who use their ATM or debit cards in lieu of a conventional credit card like Visa or American Express.… READ FULL ARTICLE

Capital One Financial Corporation recently announced the launch of a new card that caters to small businesses. The card, named Venture for Business, is a premium rewards credit card.
The… READ FULL ARTICLE

Right after Discover Card won yet another customer service award the top law enforcement official in the state of Minnesota filed a lawsuit against Discover, alleging that it has engaged… READ FULL ARTICLE

These days if you use your credit card to pay at a self-serve gas station pump, you may be prompted by the gas pump's computer screen to enter your credit… READ FULL ARTICLE

In an ongoing effort to increase controls on credit card companies who use tricky gimmicks to trap consumers with debt, the government wants to tighten rules regarding introductory interest rate… READ FULL ARTICLE

Dennis Crowley, who is one of the co-founders of a popular social networking site named FourSquare predicts that social networks like his will soon let members connect their online accounts… READ FULL ARTICLE

The city of Los Angeles has been experiencing one of the biggest budget shortfalls in the nation in the wake of California's real estate crash and the subprime mortgage crisis,… READ FULL ARTICLE

For those who do business in Singapore Citi now offers the ultimate plastic status symbol, namely the Ultima Card for those who can verify that they have at least five… READ FULL ARTICLE

Municipalities across the USA are switching over from old fashioned coin operated parking meters to new high-tech digital meters that accept coins or credit cards, and the trend has not… READ FULL ARTICLE

Experian, one of the “big three credit reporting agencies in the USA, has revealed the results of its annually compiled credit card debt report, and it shows that the average… READ FULL ARTICLE

Visa and MasterCard have settled a federal lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, but American Express did not agree to settle and vows to continue fighting the suit in… READ FULL ARTICLE

The Pittsburg, PA based Dynamics company, which is becoming famous for high-tech credit card technologies that embed computer chips in credit cards, has a new innovation planned with Citi Cards.… READ FULL ARTICLE

Many cardholding travelers don't realize until they get home and start paying for their overseas vacations that many credit card companies charge as much as three percent extra for charges… READ FULL ARTICLE

Just in time for the holidays the new CARD Act that was signed into law last year has kicked-in to protect consumers from getting ripped off when it comes to… READ FULL ARTICLE

Just in time for holiday shopping season the stars of reality television – Khloe, Kim, and Kourtney Kardashian – announced that they are going to launch their own prepaid MasterCard,… READ FULL ARTICLE

Anyone who carries lots of credit cards probably has at least one that comes with a stiff interest rate they don't like. But if you want to feel better about… READ FULL ARTICLE

In about 300 of its outlets around NYC, Starbucks has introduced a new way to pay – the Starbucks Card Mobile system. The payment innovation has also been tested in… READ FULL ARTICLE

Although they went out of vogue for a couple of years, the offers for zero percent credit cards are back in a big way and you may start to see… READ FULL ARTICLE

Tens of millions of Americans are having trouble paying their bills, and much of that is because of unmanageable credit card debt. So the use of credit card debt settlement… READ FULL ARTICLE

Citi has been working on a new kind of computer chip empowered credit card and now the card – known as “2G – has been released in a limited test… READ FULL ARTICLE

For quite some time taxi cabs in major cities like New York and Boston have accepted credit card payments, and now the trend has caught on in Arlington, VA –… READ FULL ARTICLE

The fellow who brought us the immensely popular Twitter is back, and this time Jack Dorsey's company has invented a small square piece of plastic that will let you pay… READ FULL ARTICLE

The social website Blippy is based on a rather quirky premise that involves sharing of your online purchases with other Blippy users, the way you might share photos with friends… READ FULL ARTICLE

According to a recent blog that was posted in the MoneyBuilder section of the Forbes website, the federal government is now eavesdropping on Americans to track their financial transactions –… READ FULL ARTICLE

Tips on Protecting Your Credit Cards from New High Tech Theft
These days professional thieves understand that the key to profitable crime lies in following the money, and that the… READ FULL ARTICLE

Evaluate the Pros and Cons of those New Eco Friendly Cards
Sometimes plastic – despite its inorganic and non-biodegradable connotations – can be used as a tool to help protect… READ FULL ARTICLE

How to Get Instant Approval on Credit Cards
Although many consumers are more accustomed to getting immediate rejection when they try to apply for a new credit card, it is… READ FULL ARTICLE

Tips for a More Rewarding Rewards Credit Card Experience
Rewards credit cards are more popular than ever, and the rewards that you can earn through rewards programs are more flexible… READ FULL ARTICLE

Expert Insights: Why would anyone want an Amex or Discover Card?
Lots of cardholders wonder why on earth anyone would prefer to have a Discover Card – which is not… READ FULL ARTICLE

If you are like most cardholders you are desensitized by getting constant junk mail from various credit card companies – including such things as offers for new cards or announcements… READ FULL ARTICLE

Discover card is now the official credit card of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the United States and will also be one of the main sponsors of the NHL… READ FULL ARTICLE

Money Magazine calls the Fidelity Rewards cards from American Express the “best cash rewards card, and it is easy to see why many cardholders find this particular group of cards… READ FULL ARTICLE

Many consumers want to do what they can to support the environment and reduce their own carbon footprint, and this desire has not gone unnoticed by the credit card industry.… READ FULL ARTICLE

According to Fitch’s Credit Card Index, delinquency rates by those who have credit cards have improved substantially, and they are now at the lowest level since the credit crisis hit… READ FULL ARTICLE

If you carry a Discover card and plan to do some holiday shopping between now and the end of the year, your card company has some holiday cheer to share… READ FULL ARTICLE

As more people are using new technology to turn their cell phones into credit card swiping devices, speculation is rising that the next generation of the popular iPhone will include… READ FULL ARTICLE

Tips for Controlling Your Credit Card Payments and Budget
Paying with plastic is easy, convenient, and probably more common than paying with cash in this day and age. But sometimes… READ FULL ARTICLE

Discover Card recently earned a J.D. Powers & Associates award for exceptionally good customer satisfaction and service, so it is always a top choice for a primary go-to credit card.… READ FULL ARTICLE

Dynamics Inc. says that it has other innovative credit card technologies in the works that use microchips to enable cards to do rather extraordinary things.
This is the same company… READ FULL ARTICLE

Leverage the Power, Not the Pitfalls, of Business Credit Cards
With the credit crisis now in the rearview mirror, banks and credit card companies are courting small businesses again, and… READ FULL ARTICLE

Fight Back against High Gas Prices with Gasoline Rewards Credit Cards
Gasoline prices have been on a roller coaster ride lately as more civil unrest and political instability rocks the… READ FULL ARTICLE

Cash Back Credit Cards: Do they really deliver what they promise?
Cash back credit cards are the most popular of all the various kinds of rewards cards, and that’s because… READ FULL ARTICLE

Student Credit Cards 101: Expert insight into plastic for students
If students need to learn one thing before getting their diplomas in this day and age, it’s how to manage… READ FULL ARTICLE

The FlexPerks Visa card recently won the honor of being name the “Best Credit Card if You Want Travel Perks by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, and then it also won… READ FULL ARTICLE

Congressional investigators last year discovered that banks that issue credit cards have for years been engaged in secretive business relationships with universities and colleges across the USA that reward educational… READ FULL ARTICLE

Metro Bank has starting offering a new card that is distinguished by its low interest rate and lack of pesky fees. The Metro Bank Personal Visa Credit Card offers an… READ FULL ARTICLE

Experian, which is one of the nation's “big three credit reporting agencies, announced a new initiative to include rental payment data in its credit scoring calculations. The company has started… READ FULL ARTICLE

Especially nowadays, as interest rates seem to be rising faster than they have in years, it is important to know how to make balance transfer credit cards work for you.… READ FULL ARTICLE

When shopping around for low interest rate credit cards, keep in mind that there are almost two different rates that will be cited in any credit card company’s offers or… READ FULL ARTICLE

Expert Guidance Regarding Prepaid Credit Cards
Lots of people are in the market for a prepaid credit card, and if you count yourself among that rapidly growing demographic then it… READ FULL ARTICLE

Tips for Choosing an Airline and Travel Rewards Credit Card
Air travel is becoming more expensive thanks to pesky add-on costs like payments of $25 or more for checked luggage,… READ FULL ARTICLE

The consumer information services company J.D. Power & Associates rates all sorts of products and services, from automobiles to credit cards. Recently the California-based company revealed the top three credit… READ FULL ARTICLE

Many people now find themselves in financial trouble with their creditors, including credit card companies, and they turn to debt settlement companies or professionals to help them negotiate with creditors… READ FULL ARTICLE

For those who are looking to get a lower interest rate on their credit cards, it can be difficult to find anything with an APR of less than 12 percent… READ FULL ARTICLE

A new credit card being created through a joint partnership between CitiBank and MasterCard is specifically designed to cut you off from your credit card binges when you start to… READ FULL ARTICLE

Elizabeth Warren, the new adviser charged with setting up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, wasted no time getting down to business. She immediately contacted members of the financial industry, including… READ FULL ARTICLE

You might be hurting from the recession and trying to figure out how to pay your credit card balance down, but the credit card company reports that it is doing… READ FULL ARTICLE

In mid-September Chase Bank's online credit card customer account site was down for most of a day, leaving millions of cardholders locked out of online credit card account management services.… READ FULL ARTICLE

After one or two major cities installed parking meters that will accept plastic, the historic area of Alexandria, VA known as Old Town decided to do the same. Alexandria City… READ FULL ARTICLE

The CARD Act or credit card reform act that was signed into law last year is now in full effect, but still many consumers are suffering from super high interest… READ FULL ARTICLE

A new magnetic stripe technology has been created that allows computer architecture to be embedded right into the card you carry in your wallet, which makes it possible to actually… READ FULL ARTICLE

The State University of New York recently put new policies into place that are meant to help stop deceptive credit card marketing schemes that target unwary students. These days the… READ FULL ARTICLE

According to some industry estimates the average American now has as much as $12,000 in credit card debt, but there are ways to reduce debt while learning to use credit… READ FULL ARTICLE

The Fed recently issued the results of its 2010 Senior Loan Officer Survey, which shows that lenders across the USA predict improvements in loan repayments. Those include expectations of significantly… READ FULL ARTICLE

While many universities are under fire for the unethical practice of signing lucrative contracts with banks in exchange for pushing credit cards on students and encouraging them to use them… READ FULL ARTICLE

More Americans have found themselves in tough financial straits during the lingering economic crisis. Many have lost homes to foreclosure, are unemployed and unable to manage their debt, or have… READ FULL ARTICLE

A recent study took data from more than 1,200 different credit card company contracts and analyzed it to determine just how easy it is for the average consumer to understand… READ FULL ARTICLE

Professional cards or small business cards such as those offered through the Capital One World MasterCard and Citibank’s CitiBusiness and AAdvantage Mastercards are popular with many business owners. But critics… READ FULL ARTICLE

Whenever the economy suffers a downturn crime statistics tend to trend upward, because more people turn to illegal activities in order to make money. So it is no wonder that… READ FULL ARTICLE

During the summer credit card scammers were out in full force, but one of the newest ways they are trying to steal your credit card number is by attaching a… READ FULL ARTICLE

As odd as it might sound, children are the new targets of credit card fraudsters. The number of fraud cases related to children and credit cards has nearly doubled recently… READ FULL ARTICLE

There are some new reasons to start carrying plastic these days, although some of them are still in a pilot or trail phase. But if they catch on and prove… READ FULL ARTICLE

A recent study conducted by the company Saga Personal Finance revealed that people over 50 are also over their heads in debt and that their financial shortcomings are a growing… READ FULL ARTICLE

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is the professional trade association for the majority of real estate agents and brokers, and as such the organization has tremendous influence. Now the… READ FULL ARTICLE

Not only are credit cards handy and convenient, but they also offer many consumer protections that lots of people who carry cards can benefit from if problems arise. Paying with… READ FULL ARTICLE

Online shopping used to be for a nerdy minority who were tech savvy and adventurous enough to trust cyberspace with their credit card information, but these days almost everyone shops… READ FULL ARTICLE

Those who follow just one procedure can easily avoid credit card payment hassles and help preserve or raise their precious credit score. This tip is simple, but is often the… READ FULL ARTICLE

The corporate website for MasterCard was taken offline and rendered inaccessible in early December as a result of an apparent cyber attack launched against the card company by supporters of… READ FULL ARTICLE

As reported by CNBC and USA Today, many older Americans have decided that since their days are numbered they might as well max-out their sunset years by also taking out… READ FULL ARTICLE

Many consumers became completely disillusioned with traditional credit rating agencies like Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and subsequent economic crash that wiped… READ FULL ARTICLE

The whole USA depends upon the Federal Reserve Bank as the central banking system for the government and the hub of all banks within the nation. The Fed sets interest… READ FULL ARTICLE

According to the British newspaper the Telegraph, cardholders have done a pretty remarkable job of lowering their credit card debt this year by repaying more of their outstanding credit card… READ FULL ARTICLE

The results of a recent survey conducted by the Morrison's store chain in Britain and published in the widely read and well respected UK Telegraph newspaper confirm what many women… READ FULL ARTICLE

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is sponsoring the 2011 “Be Money Wi$e National Financial Literacy Poster Contest. The idea behind the competition is to inspire young people to… READ FULL ARTICLE

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have recently received a high volume of complaints from consumers targeted by a rather slick con game. The fraudulent use of their credit card information… READ FULL ARTICLE

Just after MasterCard's main website was temporarily shut down as a result of a cyber attack launched against it, similar attacks from the same group of high-tech, super stealthy computer… READ FULL ARTICLE

Even small town America is not immune from slick scams that try to persuade consumers to accidentally and inadvertently give up their private financial information or credit card account data.… READ FULL ARTICLE

Consumers all over the USA noticed a rather conspicuous uptick in mailed offers from their credit card companies – or the competitors of their card companies – in the final… READ FULL ARTICLE

As recently reported by Reuters news agency, one of the members of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Elizabeth Duke, said that because of trouble with credit card debts more people are… READ FULL ARTICLE

Equifax – one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the world – has recently introduced an online tool to help consumer manage and reduce their debt. Hopefully doing… READ FULL ARTICLE

Elizabeth Warren, the financial expert assigned to start a new consumer protection agency that is responsible for protecting cardholders and other customers from abusive practices, continues her push for simpler… READ FULL ARTICLE

As you have probably heard, the supporters and fans of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange were upset when credit card processing companies and banks stopped letting WikiLeaks use their financial services.… READ FULL ARTICLE

A 19-year old who is already serving a 5-year sentence for grievous bodily harm was recently in court again, but this time it was for buying downloads of songs that… READ FULL ARTICLE