November 2009 News
- Consumer confidence posts slight gain in November
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Survey respondents remain pessimistic about incomes.more
- Cash can come with its own dangers
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Credit cards offer additional protections.more
- Some may turn to thrift stores during holidays
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Shoppers seeking savings in variety of ways.more
- Consumers need to be aware of retailer tactics
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Doing so can help avoid spending more.more
- Banks seek revenue in debit reward programs
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Credit CARD Act causing concern about incomes for credit card companies.more
- Credit card offers from British Airways come with miles
Category: Airline Rewards Credit Card News
November 30, 2009
First-time cardholders could earn 100,000 miles in the first three months the account is open.more
- Federal filings for bankruptcy increase
Category: Credit Crunch News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Both business and personal filings up in fiscal year 2009.more
- Survey indicates credit card use may be down
Category: Credit Crunch News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Reuters poll shows 26 percent of holiday shoppers used credit.more
- Credit card defaults fall in October
Category: Credit Crunch News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Accounts that are late on payment see an increase.more
- Shop around when considering credit card offers
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Credit Crunch News
November 30, 2009
How a person plans on using a card should influence which one they pick.more
- Have other credit cards lined up if optioning out of old accounts
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 30, 2009
Doing so will keep available credit up, which affects a credit score.more
- Continental to switch to cashless system
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Payments on planes will only be accepted via credit or debit cards.more
- BoA offers clarity statement for credit cards
Category: Credit Monitoring News, Credit Card Legislation News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Interest rates, fees to be included in mailings.more
- Account changes could affect credit score
Category: Credit Score News
November 30, 2009
Opting out of a card could affect aspects of a person's credit history.more
- FICO reveals what can cause one's credit score to fall
Category: Credit Score News
November 30, 2009
Declaring bankruptcy has the greatest effect.more
- Shopping online? Stick to credit
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Using a debit card could lead to financial difficulties.more
- Credit card offers paper trail for returns
Category: Economy News
November 30, 2009
Also gives consumers greater power in disputes on purchases.more
- Fed sponsors ads to inform people about credit cards
Category: Credit Score News, Economy News
November 27, 2009
Effort includes website offering advice on improving a credit score.more
- Representative from Bay State to present legislation on credit cards
Category: Credit Card Legislation News, Economy News
November 27, 2009
Would limit interest rates to 16 percent.more
- Improving score can still come through using credit cards
Category: Credit Score News
November 25, 2009
When dealing with holiday shopping, there are ways consumers can use their credit card in order to improve their credit score.more
- New Jersey enacts law regulating credit card offers on campuses
Category: Credit Card Legislation News
November 24, 2009
Companies will have to register with colleges.more
- Citibank offers way to lower increased rates
Category: Citibank Credit Card News
November 24, 2009
Customers must spend minimum amount each month.more
- Balance transfer offers not as sweet as they used to be
Category: Balance Transfer Credit Card News
November 24, 2009
Fees see increases, and time periods on 0% interest reduced.more
- Using plastic to develop a credit report
Category: Credit Report News
November 24, 2009
Cards make it easier to establish a credit history.more
- Arbitration clauses dropped from Chase card agreements
Category: Economy News
November 24, 2009
Decision comes after company settled lawsuit.more
- Number of delinquent credit cards falls in third quarter
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 24, 2009
Consumers continue to concentrate on paying debts.more
- Holiday shopping could lead to identity theft
Category: Identity Theft News
November 24, 2009
Consumers need to take precautions to avoid damage to their credit report.more
- Salvation Army turns to credit cards for donations
Category: Economy News
November 23, 2009
Machines in Virginia and North Carolina give people other donation options.more
- Consumers saddled with unwanted credit card debt
Category: Credit Card Legislation News
November 20, 2009
Senate committee finds some internet companies enroll consumers in programs that charge additional fees.more
- Fed encouraged to stop negative credit card practices
Category: Credit Card Legislation News
November 20, 2009
Some card companies raising rates ahead of new rules.more
- Jury rules for defendants in credit score lawsuit
Category: Credit Score News
November 20, 2009
Fair Isaac plans to appeal decision in favor of VantageScore, TransUnion and Expirian.more
- Credit report can affect security clearance
Category: Credit Report News
November 19, 2009
Soldiers in financial trouble may pose greater risk.more
- Card companies report decline in defaults
Category: Citibank Credit Card News
November 18, 2009
However, continued unemployment difficulties may drive up delinquencies.more
- Visa offers new prepaid card
Category: Prepaid/Debit Card News
November 18, 2009
New card aimed at those who may not have a bank account.more
- AmEx delinquencies remain the same
Category: American Express Credit Card News
November 17, 2009
Accounts that are a month late stay at 4.1 percent.more
- FICO releases new service
Category: Credit Monitoring News
November 17, 2009
Intent is to help lenders assess risk.more
- Capital One sees increase in delinquencies
Category: Capital One Credit Card News
November 16, 2009
A rise in delinquencies could lead to more defaults and a more difficult lending environment for people with a lower credit score.more
- Government program tries to avert foreclosures
Category: Economy News
November 16, 2009
MHA program continues to grow.more
- AmEx posts increase in amount charged on cards
Category: American Express Credit Card News
November 16, 2009
Spending up 3 percent in October.more
- More consumers will have bankruptcy on their credit report
Category: Economy News
November 13, 2009
Filings increase by 8.9 percent from September to October.more
- New legislation presents profitability challenge to credit card issuers
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 12, 2009
High unemployment rates will also make profitability difficult.more
- Senate bill would change financial regulations
Category: Credit Card Legislation News
November 11, 2009
Plan would take power away from Federal Reserve.more
- Credit report alerts vs. freezes
Category: Credit Report News
November 10, 2009
Each provide a different kind of protectionmore
- Banks to tighten lending requirements
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 10, 2009
Some borrowers can expect to see rate changes despite having a prime credit score.more
- Credit report can influence job prospects
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 9, 2009
Employers may ask to see person's credit report when hiring.more
- Consumers continue paying off credit cards
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 6, 2009
The Federal Reserve noted that the amount of revolving consumer credit decreased during September.more
- CARD Act may come sooner
Category: Credit Card Legislation News
November 5, 2009
Effective date would move from next year.more
- Some Canadians opting to buy gift cards
Category: Canadian Credit Card News
November 4, 2009
Some people on fixed incomes are turning to the cards when shopping for holiday gifts.more
- MasterCard reports revenues up
Category: Visa Credit Card News
November 3, 2009
Increase in card transactions and price changes cited for higher income.more
- Credit card offers down in third quarter
Category: Credit Crunch News
November 2, 2009
However, account offers with variable rates saw an increase.more
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