Visa, Mastercard Report Bigger Profits

May 9, 2012

The credit card companies saw revenue and profits increase in the first quarter of 2012. Does this mean credit card spending is rising?

 

5 Ways to Guard Your Credit Card Information

April 11, 2012

Security breaches are on the rise, but these tips can help safeguard your accounts.

 

4 Ways Your Credit Score Affects Your Finances

April 3, 2012

Today there are more reasons than ever to watch your credit. Learn how your score may be affecting your finances.

LivingSocial Launches New Credit Card

March 7, 2012

The fickle behavior of deal chasers has prompted LivingSocial to offer "Deal Bucks" on its new credit card. But will this foster more loyalty among its shoppers?

How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

February 28, 2012

National Consumer Protection Week is coming, so there's no better time to note these five ways you can reduce your risks.

Should You Swap Debit for Credit?

February 15, 2012

With the rewards programs on checking accounts and debit cards all but extinct, is using a credit card for your regular purchases the best option?

Financial Lies People Tell Their Spouses

January 13, 2012

Are you guilty of telling any of these common financial lies to your spouse? Read why they can undermine your marriage.

Benefitting From A New Credit Card Offer

January 11, 2012

You may have noticed lately that credit card issuers are suddenly more aggressive in seeking your business. Here's what you need to know to benefit from the offers in your mailbox.

How Smartphones Will Change Your Money Handling

January 3, 2012

Smartphones are already becoming part of the banking and finance system, and their influence is only likely to grow. Find out how they may change your habits.

Credit Card Delinquencies To Stay Low In 2012

December 14, 2011

Late payments increased slightly in the third quarter after some issuers lowered their approval standards, but this trend isn't expected to last.

4 ways to 'Occupy' your finances

Confusion over terms drives credit card complaints

How to discuss a relative's debt crisis

Credit card tips for holiday shopping

New credit card incentives target holiday shoppers

How the debit card fee brouhaha may affect your credit card

Visa, MasterCard move toward personalized online ads

Will debit fees drive credit card spending?

Credit card spending jumps dramatically

5 ways we've managed to whittle down our credit card balances

Capital One's new cash-back rewards credit card offers many benefits

Visa takes a swipe at eliminating old-fashioned credit card technology

T-Mobile's new cell phone payment system criticized by consumer advocates

Credit card use increases dramatically

Apply for credit with the banks offering the best fraud protection

American Express prepaid card may signal an increase in reloadable card popularity

More consumers making timely credit card payments

Card companies continue deceptive practices by sending 'professional' card offers to everyday consumers

Credit card interest rates leveling off and penalties decline under new law

Is your banking information safe from cyber marauders?

Need a credit card? Now might be a good time to apply

Credit card companies report fewer delinquent accounts

The high cost of your low-tech credit card

Will credit cards soon be back in vogue?

Mobile credit card readers: good for small business but questions raised about security

Wooing the wealthy: credit card companies broadening rewards

Proposed swipe fee limits could lead to restrictions on the size of purchases

5 Ways to Use Credit Cards to Improve Your Credit Score

How rewarding is your rewards credit card?

Will the iPhone replace your credit card?

4 signs you need to cut credit card spending

Business owners targeted by credit card companies

5 ways to avoid identity theft in 2011

Do credit card rewards make you spend more?

5 resolutions for reducing credit card debt in 2011

Prepaid payment cards: 4 ways they differ from credit cards

7 ways to avoid a holiday credit card debt hangover

The hidden costs of store credit cards

Citi debuts battery-powered credit cards

Are credit card offers more complex?

3 credit card rule loopholes the Federal Reserve wants to close

4 credit card trends that can save you money

Finding the best credit card

Pay and wave: New credit card technology promises to speed up transactions

Credit card offers on the rise: 6 questions to ask when you get one in the mail

5 no-nonsense tips for reward credit cards

5 tips for keeping credit card balances low

Pre-approved credit card offers: 5 things to know about turning down the junk mail tap

8 ways to pay less credit card interest

Your credit card limit was just cut. Now what?

5 situations where you should use your credit card instead of cash or debit

6 things you need to know about getting a new credit card

9 tips for traveling with credit cards

Tricky loopholes for low rate credit cards

6 steps for lifting the burden of credit card debt

Credit card fraud: What to do if you're a victim

Thinking of ditching your credit card? 4 consequences to consider

More Consumer Credit Card Protections: 4 Ways Fed Rules Affect You

10 Tips for Safe Online Credit Card Use

5 Surprising Things About Credit Card Fraud

10 Red Flags for Credit Card Trouble

Co-Signing for Credit Cards: 5 Things To Discuss With Your College Student

10 Best Credit Card Tips for College Students

The Credit Card Balancing Act

5 Questions You Should Ask About Your Credit Card Rates

Getting Your Just (Credit Card) Rewards: 5 Questions to Ask Before Applying

10 Smart Credit Card Moves

Playing Your Cards Right: 4 Ways Credit Card Use Can Boost Your Credit Score

The 5 Costliest Credit Card Moves

Credit Card Reform: The 5 Biggest Changes

How a Split Credit Report Can Hurt Your Score

Consumers Can Expect Major Changes to Credit Cards in 2010

Online Shopping: Safer with Disposable Credit Card Numbers

Identity Theft: What to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen

Eight Steps for Finding the Best Credit Cards

Credit Card Merchant Fee Rules Threaten Rebates and Rewards

Equifax Reports 38% Drop in New Credit Card Accounts

Drops in Credit Card Default Rates Send Bank Stocks Higher

New Lending Laws Put Fixed-Rate Credit Card Offers on Endangered List

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