Posted on Sunday, 6th May 2012 by Heather Powell
This wont surprise holders of cash back rewards credit cards, but the companies that issue your credit cards know where you shop. Issuers who follow their own guidelines need to know which purchases qualify for 1%, 2%, or 5% cash back, so each retailer is categorized. The purchase analysis doesnt end with categories, however; issuers [...]
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Posted on Friday, 13th April 2012 by Rebecca Ortiz
Consumers love to receive credit card rewards from their spending. So long as cardholders pay their balances in full and on time, these benefits come at no cost to themselves. At the same time, a different situation exists for merchants who accept credit cards. They must pay merchant fees that typically consume 3-5% of the [...]
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Posted on Monday, 5th March 2012 by Rebecca Ortiz
In 2004, PBS’ Frontline and the New York Times came out with an investigative report called The Secret History of The Credit Card. In it, employees of credit card issuers disclosed the industry slang used to refer to their two types of credit card users. So-called Revolvers were the people who carried a balance each [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, 29th February 2012 by Heather Powell
For all of those who strive to be a Victoria Secret Angel, even if it is just in your own bedroom, the Victorias Secret credit card may provide the financial tool you need to make that dream happen. This credit card does provide some key advantages for those who shop at this premium, ladies retailer. [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 11th October 2011 by Rebecca Ortiz
To the dismay of some, credit card companies are once again loosening their criteria for creditworthiness and are targeting those who have had credit problems in the past. In fact, in the first six months of 2011, banks across the nation issued 5.4 million new credit cards to those whose credit histories have taken a [...]
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Posted on Thursday, 22nd September 2011 by Rebecca Ortiz
Below is a roundup of current business credit card offers that provide sign-up bonuses as well as features and benefits that many businesses can profit from. Ink Bold Business Card from Chase: Businesses that pay every statement in full do not necessarily need a credit card, they can use a charge card that requires payment [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 19th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Government plans to get rid of over-the-limit fees on all credit cards have been slammed by Westpac. The second largest bank in the country lodged a submission to the Treasury to record its “serious concern” with the draft bill, reports the Australian Online. Under the terms of the new proposals, banks will no longer be [...]
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