Archive for the 'Visa' Category
Friday, June 15th, 2007
All the major credit card brands are aiming for the top of the heap with super reward cards for the super wealthy. However, a new study has found that the American Express’ $2500 per year “Centurion” card reigns as the most prestigious credit card among the super affluent.
New York-based Luxury Institute says MasterCard’s “World Elite” […]
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007
The US is quickly becoming a cashless society thanks to credit cards and increased technology. Almost everyone today, has a credit card or is in the process of getting one. However, there are a few mistakes that many people make when they apply to get a credit card.
Here are few important ones to avoid:
1. Act in haste repent […]
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Confused by the fees and terms of your credit card? The Federal Reserve wants to make your monthly bill and solicitations that arrive in your mailbox easier to understand.
The Fed wants companies to give people 45 days’ notice before making any changes to the terms of an account, including slapping on a higher penalty rate […]
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Friday, May 18th, 2007
That MasterCard commercial is great. You know the one where the guy running the marathon steps into a convenient store, grabs a soda, swipes his card and runs out. Ah, the luxuries of modern life, how did we live so long without them all?
But what about that guy you noticed riding the subway who casually […]
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Thursday, May 17th, 2007
It seems like we are always talking about gas prices and how rediculously high they are. We have now gotten to a point where it just is out of hand. With analysts saying we are going to go over $4 a gallon this summer, now is the time to start looking to save money where you can. […]
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007
Did you use your credit or debit card to travel aboard or buy stuff from merchants outside the USA in the last ten years?
If so, then you may be entitled to a refund of the currency conversion fees charged for each transaction if you submit your claim by January 9th. While VISA, MasterCard, their member […]
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Monday, May 7th, 2007
There has been a 23% increase over the past five years in the number of credit cardholders who use cards that accumulate points for merchandise and/or airline tickets. The new study also shows that debit card usage has decreased from 55% in 2003 to 44% in 2007. The research by Maryland-based Vertis found that the […]
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