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> <channel><title>Credit Cards Blog &#187; credit card companies</title> <atom:link href="http://blog.creditcardsco.com/tags/credit-card-companies/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com</link> <description>Credit card news, credit card offers resources and information for visitors with banking needs</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:28:31 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>MasterCard: We Are Entering EMV Market</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/mastercard-we-are-entering-emv-market.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/mastercard-we-are-entering-emv-market.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[atm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chip technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chris McWilton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraudulent activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[merchants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zero fraud liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3440</guid> <description><![CDATA[Even though Visa has a wide head start, MasterCard is finally on board with the new credit card EMV chip technology that promises better protection against fraud.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/mastercard-we-are-entering-emv-market.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sweeten Valentine&#8217;s Day by Using Your Credit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/sweeten-valentines-day-by-using-your-credit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/sweeten-valentines-day-by-using-your-credit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:54:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amex]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bonus points]]></category> <category><![CDATA[candy companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash back]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash back bonus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cashback bonus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[godiva]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ultimate rewards]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3414</guid> <description><![CDATA[Discover, Chase and all the other credit card companies are offering up sugary-sweet savings for Valentine's Day. And the best part? If you're unattached, you can overindulge in all that wonderful chocolate yourself and don't forget to send yourself a nice bouquet of roses!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/sweeten-valentines-day-by-using-your-credit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Public Credit Card Complaint Database</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/public-credit-card-complaint-database.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/public-credit-card-complaint-database.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:17:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card holder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cfpb]]></category> <category><![CDATA[complaint form]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer protection agency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card issuer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government transparency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate hikes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rates]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3350</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Consumer Protection Agency, which was founded as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, is considering a public credit card complaint database. Good idea or maybe not?]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/public-credit-card-complaint-database.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Data Privacy Day 2012</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/data-privacy-day-2012.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/data-privacy-day-2012.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[ID Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cyber security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraudsters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government entities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[national cyber security alliance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[security measures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual entity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3334</guid> <description><![CDATA[January is Data Privacy month. This is the ideal time to change passwords and double check to ensure you're as safe as possible with your credit cards and bank accounts. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/data-privacy-day-2012.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Simmons First Visa Platinum Rewards Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/simmons-first-visa-platinum-rewards-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/simmons-first-visa-platinum-rewards-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:20:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash advance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[first visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[platinum credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[simmons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa platinum]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=3323</guid> <description><![CDATA[Have excellent credit? You might want to explore the possibilities with this Visa credit card. Here are the details and reasons to consider the Simmons Visa. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/simmons-first-visa-platinum-rewards-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Redefining the Credit Scores to Garner Credit Card Approvals</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:29:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blueprint]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit scores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intro apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2940</guid> <description><![CDATA[As it turns out, Americans with good credit scores are getting approved for credit card offers that up until recently required excellent credit scores. Here are a few of our picks if you're looking to strengthen or rebuild your credit history.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/redefining-the-credit-scores-to-garner-credit-card-approvals.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save Money Using Credit Cards</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/save-money-using-credit-cards.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/save-money-using-credit-cards.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:52:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Saving Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash back bonus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[holiday season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intro apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[no annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2881</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lay-aways have made a huge comeback, but your credit cards still have several money saving features built in. From 0% APR offers to cash back bonuses, this year, paying attention to the details can save big money. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/save-money-using-credit-cards.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>I Spy&#8230; Credit Card Usage Habits</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/i-spy-credit-card-usage-habits.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/i-spy-credit-card-usage-habits.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:20:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[ID Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pay bills online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[targeted ads]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vacations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wall street journal]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2852</guid> <description><![CDATA[Think your buying habits at the grocery store can't transcend into an online effort of targeting the ads you see while surfing the web? Think again. Both MasterCard and Visa have found a way to do just that.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/i-spy-credit-card-usage-habits.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Visa, MasterCard, WikiLeaks: Is it a Wash?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/visa-mastercard-wikileaks-is-it-a-wash.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/visa-mastercard-wikileaks-is-it-a-wash.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:50:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card donations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[european commission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[julian assange]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lawsuits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Svein Andri Sveinsson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[United States]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wikileaks]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2808</guid> <description><![CDATA[Visa and MasterCard seem to have bowed to the latest in the Julian Assange/WikiLeaks controversy. They're now allowing credit card donations by their card holders to the controversial website. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/visa-mastercard-wikileaks-is-it-a-wash.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Card Offers Luring Subprime Borrowers Again</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-offers-luring-subprime-borrowers-again.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-offers-luring-subprime-borrowers-again.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:18:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bankruptcies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card offer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit histories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[late payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[no annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recession]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[subprime credit card offers]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2726</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you've found yourself in the subprime category with your credit scores, you might be the kind of borrower some lenders are looking for. Many are revamping their credit card offers for those whose credit history has taken a hit in recent years.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-offers-luring-subprime-borrowers-again.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Card Payment Insurance: Cure-All or Anything But?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-payment-insurance-cure-all-or-anything-but.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-payment-insurance-cure-all-or-anything-but.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:01:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit card payment insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[deductibles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disability policy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial experts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[late payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[limitations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[small print]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2666</guid> <description><![CDATA[Credit card payment insurance sounds like a good idea - until you realize it might be unnecessary and worse, it may not kick in when you need it most. Here's why some experts discourage these credit card disability policies.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-payment-insurance-cure-all-or-anything-but.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>American Express: Find a Job and a Credit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/american-express-find-a-job-and-a-credit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/american-express-find-a-job-and-a-credit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:44:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amex]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amex card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[crowdtap]]></category> <category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[learnvest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lost generation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[unemployment rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[young adults]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2628</guid> <description><![CDATA[In a bold move, American Express announces new avenues for recent college grads struggling in a tough economy. These bootcamps and other opportunities provide resources free of charge and you don't have to be an AMEX card holder.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/american-express-find-a-job-and-a-credit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Changes in Disputing Process for Credit Card Charges</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changes-in-disputing-process-for-credit-card-charges.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changes-in-disputing-process-for-credit-card-charges.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:29:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ID Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card charge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card statements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fair credit billing act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Law]]></category> <category><![CDATA[passwords]]></category> <category><![CDATA[resolve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[statement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[truth in lending act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zero fraud liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2614</guid> <description><![CDATA[We all know the sense of dread that hits when we realize our credit cards have been stolen or used without our knowledge. Here's what to do to keep the headache factor down.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changes-in-disputing-process-for-credit-card-charges.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Changing Careers? Expect a Credit Check</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changing-careers-expect-a-credit-check.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changing-careers-expect-a-credit-check.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:01:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Applicants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bankruptcies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FICO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[late payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payment history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2548</guid> <description><![CDATA[Foreclosures, bankruptcies and missed credit card payments are all part of many Americans' credit reports these days. Changing jobs can double your problems if you're required to sign a consent form for a routine credit check.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/changing-careers-expect-a-credit-check.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>President&#8217;s Speech Warning to Credit Card Companies?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/presidents-speech-warning-to-credit-card-companies.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/presidents-speech-warning-to-credit-card-companies.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:21:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2009 card act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2011 holiday season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase southwest airlines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[co-branded]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[no annual fee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[president obama]]></category> <category><![CDATA[statement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2532</guid> <description><![CDATA[What does President Obama's speech mean for the 2009 CARD Act, if anything? And how are credit card companies luring us for the 2011 holiday shopping season?]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/presidents-speech-warning-to-credit-card-companies.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Survey on Terms &amp; Conditions, Transparency</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/new-survey-on-terms-conditions-transparency.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/new-survey-on-terms-conditions-transparency.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:34:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank of america]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash back]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer affairs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[improve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rewards program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wells fargo]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2476</guid> <description><![CDATA[Wondering how transparent your credit card company's website is? Take a look and see how yours ranked.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/new-survey-on-terms-conditions-transparency.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2011 Holiday Season: Rewards Cards Offers</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/2011-holiday-season-rewards-cards-offers.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/2011-holiday-season-rewards-cards-offers.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:29:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Card Rewards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash back bonus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash bonuses]]></category> <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase freedom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[holiday season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intro apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[no annual fee]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2450</guid> <description><![CDATA[The better prepared you are for the 2011 holiday season, the better position you'll be in to take advantage of cash back offers and rotating categories that offer additional savings. See what Chase, Discover and others are offering.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/2011-holiday-season-rewards-cards-offers.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>5 Years Old &amp; Bankrupt &#8211; ID Theft&#8217;s Youngest Victims</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-years-old-bankrupt-id-thefts-youngest-victims.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-years-old-bankrupt-id-thefts-youngest-victims.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:06:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[ID Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[approval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[checking account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[congressman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraudulent activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[id theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jim Langevin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2406</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thieves are targeting young children, especially foster children. They're stealing IDs and purchasing cell phones and applying for credit cards. Often, families don't even know it's happening]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-years-old-bankrupt-id-thefts-youngest-victims.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Financial Resources for Service Members</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/financial-resources-for-service-members.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/financial-resources-for-service-members.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:49:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Special Offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cfpd]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Law]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lenders]]></category> <category><![CDATA[military families]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Office of Servicemember Affairs]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2400</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Office of Servicemember Affairs was founded to serve as a financial advocate for military members, their families and veterans. Learn more about it here. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/financial-resources-for-service-members.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Card Budgeting &amp; Lessons Learned from S&amp;P</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-budgeting-lessons-learned-from-sp.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-budgeting-lessons-learned-from-sp.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:45:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[congress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit downgrade]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating agency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt crisis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payment plan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[standard & poor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2347</guid> <description><![CDATA[With the S&#38;P choosing to lower the nation's credit rating, there are lessons to be learned from what our elected leaders didn't do. Here's how you can apply those lessons to your own budgeting efforts.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-budgeting-lessons-learned-from-sp.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Card Billing Errors</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-billing-errors.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-card-billing-errors.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:56:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[billing errors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card charge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card statements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dispute]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what to do]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zero liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2146</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you know what to do when your credit card has been double charged? Here are a few tips as you seek to correct these errors.
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1932</guid> <description><![CDATA[Struggling with your credit card payments? Have you asked your credit card company about its hardship program?  Here are a few tips on this little known option.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-credit-card-industrys-well-kept-secret.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Commonly Used Credit Card Terms</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/commonly-used-credit-card-terms.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/commonly-used-credit-card-terms.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:29:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[agreement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[atm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover more card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rushcard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[small print]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa credit card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1601</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's good to get back to the basics.  We've put together a glossary of some of the most commonly used credit card terminology.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/commonly-used-credit-card-terms.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bank of America on the Hot Seat</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/bank-of-america-on-the-hot-seat.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/bank-of-america-on-the-hot-seat.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:47:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank of america]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Betty Riess]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new laws]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recession]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[transfer]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1536</guid> <description><![CDATA[Bank of America is in the hot seat due to its announcement of charging an annual fee of $59 for close to 2 million of its customers.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/bank-of-america-on-the-hot-seat.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The War in Your Wallet</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-war-in-your-wallet.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-war-in-your-wallet.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:48:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american]]></category> <category><![CDATA[court]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card users]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cybercrimes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[security measures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[statement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[transfer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[youth]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1456</guid> <description><![CDATA[The war has now just moved into your wallet, courtesy of educated and sophisticated young computer minds. The new threat to the U.S. doesn't fit the traditional stereotype; today's threat knows massive computer code and has the ability to hack intricate American banking systems.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-war-in-your-wallet.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Reconsider Your Debit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/reconsider-your-debit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/reconsider-your-debit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:56:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[atm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bank of america]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chase]]></category> <category><![CDATA[citi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card reform act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dodd-frank wall street reform and consumer protection act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial experts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interchange fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1444</guid> <description><![CDATA[Using your debit card may no longer be the convenient way to buy groceries, fuel or anything else if banks have their way and begin capping charges at $50 or $100.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/reconsider-your-debit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Written Off Credit Card Debt</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/written-off-credit-card-debt.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/written-off-credit-card-debt.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:32:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Debt Consolidation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[collection agencies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[forgiven debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IRS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what to do]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1429</guid> <description><![CDATA[Remember the settlement you made with your credit card company last year? You now must claim the amount that was written off as part of your taxable income on your tax returns. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/written-off-credit-card-debt.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The CareCredit Card</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-carecredit-card.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-carecredit-card.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:36:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Credit Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card offers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carecredit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[late payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MasterCard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medical credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payment history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepayment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1408</guid> <description><![CDATA[Medical procedures are being targeted by some credit card companies. But are they a feasible payment option?]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/the-carecredit-card.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Cards and Mortgages</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:20:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit limit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dti]]></category> <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1397</guid> <description><![CDATA[Preparing to buy a new home takes a lot of preparation. Do you know you should be doing even five years before you begin your search for a new home? Your credit card history plays a significant role.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shell&#8217;s Credit Card Glitch</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shells-credit-card-glitch.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shells-credit-card-glitch.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:52:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card statement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card users]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gas card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shell gas station]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1303</guid> <description><![CDATA[Shell Oil's network glitch in late January resulted in 400,000 customers being double charged. Now, consumers are scrambling to cover their bases.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shells-credit-card-glitch.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
