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Increasing Your Revenue — With Credit Card Benefits
Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 2:49pm | 694Read More...Americans who aren't savvy with their credit card usage can end up burying themselves under a mountain of high-interest debt. At the same time, responsible credit card users can now find more benefits than ever before. The Numbers The recent annual survey from CreditCards.com revealed some...
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Credit Card Survey Shows 'Dramatically' Higher APRs, Fewer Fees In 2018
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 7:02am | 380Read More...CreditCards.com's annual survey covers aspects of credit such as the average number of fees per card, foreign transaction fee data, balance transfer fees and annual fees. In 2018, it appears that rates are rising and fees are falling. What Happened By sampling 100 general-purpose cards to...
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Bill To Gut Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Heads To House Committee
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 1:09pm | 855Read More...If you’re among the 29 million consumers who got back a portion of the $11.8 billion in bad billings by your credit card company or lender, you’re probably happy that a thing called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by former President Barack Obama nearly six years...
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34 Million Americans Have Already Started Holiday Shopping
Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 12:28pm | 390Read More...It seems like every year the holiday season comes a little earlier than the last. This year is no exception. A scientific poll conducted in mid-September, had 73 percent of adults agree with the statement "it is annoying that the holiday shopping season has gotten earlier." Despite...
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Credit Cards Try A New Approach - Cutting Fees
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 1:16pm | 408Read More...It's never a surprise when a company introduces higher fees to their clients. On the other hand, it's often a surprise when companies give consumers a break and introduce lower fees. According to CreditCards.com, some credit card providers "have done the remarkable" and eliminated fees. Granted,...
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These 4 Credit Cards Have The Most Fees
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 9:47am | 469Read More...Who doesn't love saving money? Whether it is saving a few bucks at the pump from low oil prices, making use of coupons and promotions at stores or buying generic and store branded food items that more often than not taste similar to name brands and are cheaper, savings create a plethora of positive...
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U.S. Credit Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion Record Level
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 3:28pm | 343Read More...Less than a decade after out-of-control mortgage debt nearly dragged down the entire U.S. economy, the Wall Street Journal reports that by the end of 2016, Americans will collectively hold $1 trillion in credit card debt. The all-time peak for national credit card debt was $1.02 trillion in July...
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The Landscape Is Changing For Credit Card Companies: How To Invest In It
Friday, April 1, 2016 - 1:37pm | 576Read More...Although the concept of credit has been around for many generations, documented from as early as the late nineteenth century, credit in its current iteration and most frequently associated form (credit cards) is a fairly newer element of finance. While American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) was...
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When Choosing Credit Cards, Look Closely At The Fine Print
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 6:12am | 843Read More...While carrying plastic can be beneficial to your credit, not all cards are created equal. With an average of six potential fees per card, keeping open a line of credit can be more hassle than it appears. According to a recent survey conducted by CreditCards.com and circulated by Bankrate Inc (...
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Apple Pay Exclusive Discounts Are 'Entirely Possible'
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 7:52am | 454Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced that it has upgraded Apple Pay, which will soon support rewards programs and store-specific cards. The news did not surprise analysts, which expected Apple to continue beefing up its service. "Rewards are pretty powerful," CreditCards.com senior...
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How To Handle Old Debts On Your Credit Report
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 1:21pm | 535Read More...While Benzinga mostly covers actionable trading ideas and news stories, we've decided to delve a bit deeper into personal finance. The team at Benzinga would like to assist readers with not just their investing endeavors, but their financial lives as a whole. And today, we continue this effort...
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The Importance of Your Credit Score
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 12:04pm | 998Read More...Your credit score is important if you care how much you pay for big things like houses and cars. It’s important if you care how much life insurance costs. It even matters indirectly, through your credit report, if you care whether you get a job. In a Yahoo Finance article Barrett Burns, CEO of...
