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Credit Outlook Improves for Small Businesses
Things are looking much brighter for business owners. Hiring’s up, the financial outlook has improved and the credit card offers are looking good too.
Criminal Probe into JPMorgan $2 Billion Loss
The FBI and other federal agencies are now in on the JPMorgan investigation. How serious are these probes and investigations and why is Jamie Dimon still the one smiling?
JPMorgan $2 Billion Loss and the Volcker Rule
Hindsight is 20/20, but how much of a difference in the massive $2 billion mistake would the Volcker Rule have made were it in place?
New Credit Card Products for College Students
While it’s now illegal for credit card companies to target college students on campus, there is a work around in the form of prepaid cards. American Express introduces its own “work around” for marketing to college students.
Welfare Debit Card Fraud
The welfare system in this nation has historically been plagued with problems. The EBT cards most states now use also present unique problems, some of which plague the credit card industry.
Medical Bills and Your Credit
We first heard about the Medical Debt Responsibility Act a few years ago. Now, it’s once again in the spotlight and if it’s passed, it can greatly affect millions of consumers and their credit reports.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
In a world where credit card perks are constantly updated to keep pace with the competition, it just might be the Chase Sapphire Preferred leads the pack.
That New Facebook Friend Could be a Collector
You might be surprised at the weapon some collection agencies are using to collect on your unpaid credit card debt. Here’s a hint: make use of your privacy settings on Facebook.
Unethical Practices? Problems in Credit Card Collections
Few are surprised that yet another American bank is under the spotlight for its credit card collection policies. This time, it’s Bank of America.
A Look at JPMorgan Chase
One of the banking industry’s most colorful characters is found at the helm of JPMorgan Chase. Jamie Dimon leads the banking conglomerate with flair, among other things.
Summer Credit Cards
Finally – the warm summer months are upon us. Ready for vacation? Check out these credit card offers before you book your hotel or flights.
Get Better Credit Card Rewards
The new threshold for getting better credit card rewards offers is now 660. Not sure what your scores are? Here’s how to find out and how to improve them if they fall short.
