NEW YORK - As Americans see their home prices plunge, bills climb and credit lines shrink, they are swiping their credit cards less and their debit cards more - and Visa and MasterCard are still raking in the fees. Debit card use has been catching up Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s most aggressive rate-cutting campaign in decades so far has failed to lift the country out of its economic doldrums. The Fed, which started ratcheting down rates last September, halted the campaign in June, citing Read More

(ARA) - The average American’s credit score is 723. Having a high credit rating can give you better interest rates on credit cards, car loans and even your mortgage. It’s important to know the top factors that affect your score and check your credit Read More

Ministers want to overhaul the system of prosecuting those who fail to pay their bills by bringing it into line with that used for other debts, such as credit cards and rent arrears. At present, people who fail to pay council tax can be prosecuted Read More

Credit scores and reports are important, and not just for home buyers. Folks standing in line July 11 to buy a new iPhone will find they won’t be able to activate it without paying AT&T a $250 deposit if they fail their in-store credit check Read More

Nagin imposes new rules for use of city credit cards The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - 7 hours ago by David Hammer, The Times-Picayune Mayor Ray Nagin says reports of his and his staff's use of city credit cards for lavish meals have led to new procedures …

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Bank of Beijing eyes 150000 credit cards in 2008 Reuters - Jul 1, 2008 SS: Quote, Profile, Research), a medium-sized Chinese lender, aims to issue 150000 credit cards this year in an effort to diversify its revenue channels, …

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Expats can apply for credit cards Nation Multimedia, Thailand - 4 hours ago For expats, domestically issued credit cards will allow you to receive benefits from regular retail promotions, lucky prize draws, discounts and loyalty …

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Retailers dangle credit carrot to woo customers Economic Times, India - 17 hours ago From a mere plain vanilla loyalty card with bonus points, chains are now offering co-branded credit cards, private label cards, even consumption and …

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Woolworths clashes with banks over credit cards The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago … a near-halving in the interchange fee onfour-party credit cards, including Mastercard and Visa — from 0.95 per cent per transaction to 0.5 per cent. … Visa payWave Gains Global Momentum Business Wire (press release) all 20 news articles

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If you start today, and stick $10 a week in a savings account every Wednesday until Thanksgiving, you’ll have at least $220 set aside for holiday gifts, party clothes or New Year’s champagne. It’s the price of a couple of unmemorable lattes or trips Read More

A woman suspected of being in possession of more than 200 different credit-card account numbers was arrested by Tempe police Monday. Heather Ann McGalliard, 33, is accused of using 12 of the credit cards to make purchases in Tempe, Scottsdale Read More

High gasoline prices have dramatically changed Americans’ views on energy and the environment, with more people now viewing oil drilling and new power plants as a greater priority than energy conservation than they did five months ago, according to a Read More

RETAILERS and travel firms are offering a freebies bonanza in a desperate attempt to drum up sales during the credit crunch. There are a wealth of free flights available, in particular if you spend on the right card. What’s more, millions of us are Read More

Vacation safety, business owners, working women Forbes, NY - 12 hours ago They're very confident, self-reliant," said Ryan Scully, director of Discover business credit cards. "They're not necessarily relying on Wall Street or the …

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Government of Jamaica credit card fraud - Workers obtain goods … Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 4 hours ago Several Government employees have been using illegal credit cards to conduct business and, in some cases, there is no documentary evidence to indicate … DANGERS OF STUDENT DEBT Newsweek all 2 news articles

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Retailers dangle credit carrot to woo customers Economic Times, India - 6 hours ago From a mere plain vanilla loyalty card with bonus points, chains are now offering co-branded credit cards, private label cards, even consumption and …

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Settlement in credit cards suit Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - 4 hours ago … lawsuit that claimed MasterCard, Visa and some of their member banks had blocked financial companies from issuing credit cards through American Express. …

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(ARA) - The average American’s credit score is 723. Having a high credit rating can give you better interest rates on credit cards, car loans and even your mortgage. It’s important to know the top factors that affect your score and check your credit Read More

Hayden Blood received a surprising call from Washington Mutual WM about a year ago. Apparently, her wallet had been snatched as she sat in a Starbucks SBUX , purse slung over her chair, on a warm summer afternoon in New York. Within an hour and 20 Read More

NEW YORK — Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they’re being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, which then can lead to lower credit Read More

A woman suspected of being in possession of more than 200 different credit card account numbers was arrested by Tempe police Monday. Heather Ann McGalliard, 33, allegedly used 12 of the credit cards to make purchases in Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix Read More

(ARA) - There are a lot of numbers that are important in life, but none quite as influential as your credit score. Having a high credit rating can give you better interest rates on credit cards, car loans and even your mortgage. On the opposite side Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they’re being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, which then can lead to lower Read More

WASHINGTON — Michigan’s most struggling workers got two bits of good news Monday: longer unemployment benefits and a bump today in the minimum wage. President Bush signed a 13-week extension in jobless benefits, which is expected to help about 200 Read More

PHILADELPHIA, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LaserLock Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LLTI) today announced that it had signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Arthur Blank & Co., headquartered in Boston (www.arthurblank Read More

Former OSU Student Pleads Guilty To Using Stolen Credit Cards KUSH Radio, OK - 4 hours ago The detective also found a backpack containing four wallets with other individuals' identifications and credit cards, the affidavit said. …

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How to start good credit card habits Inquirer.net, Philippines - 16 minutes ago The first thing you need to know about credit cards is that every purchase you make becomes a borrowing from the credit card company. …

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Being credit happy Hindustan Times, India - 7 hours ago Most banks have quietly increased monthly finance charges on their credit cards by up to 0.5 percentage points per month, reports Sandeep Singh. …

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Pair suspected of shopping spree with stolen credit cards OCRegister, CA - 6 hours ago Police are looking for a man and a woman suspected of burglarizing a home and then going on a shopping spree with the victim's credit cards. … Police Say Surveillance Images Show Buena Park Credit Card Thieves KNBC.com all 2 news articles

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Cleveland EMS worker accused of using stolen credit cards from patient WKYC-TV, OH - 10 hours ago CLEVELAND — A Cleveland paramedic is being held in city jail, accused of using stolen credit and debit cards belonging to an elderly patient. …

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Reeling economy forces more into credit card debt Newsday, NY - 3 hours ago There's only one place left to turn, many consumers think: credit cards. Now, instead of using credit cards for large items such as a plasma television or …

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Fewer credit cards the better, experts say Seattle Times, United States - 20 hours ago In the US, the average cardholder has seven credit cards and two debit cards, according to www.cardtrak.com, which provides consumer information about …

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How to protect your credit card when traveling Kansas City Star, MO - 13 hours ago •Don’t leave your credit cards in your car’s glove compartment. •Always check your card when you get it back in a store or restaurant. … Protecting credit, identity during vacation Tulsa World all 2 news articles

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Fewer credit cards the better, experts say Seattle Times, United States - 9 hours ago In the US, the average cardholder has seven credit cards and two debit cards, according to www.cardtrak.com, which provides consumer information about …

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BBC News

Get travel bargains with major credit cards Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - Jun 26, 2008 By CLARA BOSONETTO MAERZ You've got a major credit card, right? Did you know that card can unlock a number of bargains for your next trip? … AmEx's Next Conquest: Bank-Issued Cards TheStreet.com Nobody's Snapping Up GE's Plastic Wall Street Journal House of Cards LA City Beat guardian.co.uk - The Associated Press all 477 news articles

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NewsOXY

Montgomery Ward Consumers Credit Cards Hacked NewsOXY, FL - Jun 28, 2008 The hackers breached Montgomery Ward online stealing credit card numbers, security codes, expiration dates, names, addresses and phone numbers. …

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The Associated Press

Credit scores hit by card limits The Associated Press - Jun 28, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) — Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they're being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are …

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