A new research study shows that the overall safest card issuers are: #1 Bank of America; #2 American Express; #3 tie - Discover and First National Bank Omaha; #4 Citibank; and #5 Navy Federal Credit Union.
Javelin Strategy & Research says that its research also showed that in fraud prevention Citibank ranked top and in fraud […]
We have had several posts on how legislation is trying to stop unfair credit card practices. But the reality is that the credit industry is very powerful, and unless we start speaking up and demanding change, things won’t get better.
There is an easy way to make your voice heard.
In May, the Stop Unfair Credit Practices […]
General Electric Co. issued a credit card on Wednesday it says will be the first to cut help U.S. cardholders voluntarily cut emissions linked to global warming.
The card, called GE Money Earth Rewards Platinum Mastercard, allows users the option of automatically contributing up to one percent of their card purchases to buy greenhouse emissions offsets.
In […]
A while ago I wrote a post on one of the most exclusive credit cards around. Well earlier this week CNN Money wrote an article about how alot of companies have introduced “black cards” and are offering some rediculous perks.
The “Black Card” is a status icon. Not only does it offer a range of exclusive […]
A major credit card has launched a promotion to help knock about 75 cents off each gallon of gas.
The “Gulf MasterCard Promotion” offers new customers up to 25% rebate on Gulf gas purchases, and 2% back in rebates on all other purchases during the first 60 days their account is open. Once customers accumulate $20 […]
I came across a very interesting article by MSN Money about fast food chains and the effect they have now that they accept credit card payments. It was researched that since fast-food restaurants accept credit cards, you’re less likely to drive past — and you’ll order more, too.
We all know that high-fat and high-calorie fast foods […]
About a month ago we wrote a post on the American Express Members Project and how they were looking to donate money for one great idea. Well the ideas are in and the semi-finalists for “The Members Project” were announced this week by American Express.
The program asked cardholders to submit, discuss and rate ideas to […]