CreditCardsCo Blog Topic - ' Credit Card News'
New Survey on Terms & Conditions, Transparency
Wondering how transparent your credit card company’s website is? Take a look and see how yours ranked.
Can the U.S. Meet Visa’s Plans to Adopt New Technology?
Visa has plans to ensure new EMV technology is incorporated in the United States. The chip migration and EMV technology is safer for both consumers and merchants.
Credit Card Budgeting & Lessons Learned from S&P
With the S&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.
Irresponsible Credit Card Lending
Credit card debt – higher unemployment and interest rates. Statistics show changes in credit card industry still lacking.
AMEX and Its Calculated Move
American Express and Foursquare have teamed up to define a new niche in the ‘under 35’ set. It’s a golden plan – if they can pull it off.
Does A “Credit Record Underclass” Exist?
The misuse of credit reports continues in the U.S. Just how far it goes remains to be seen, though credit histories continue to be considered by hiring managers and credit card companies.
The Citi Simplicity: Credit, Uncomplicated
The Citi Simplicity credit card is said to be one of the best offers available. Learn more about this card and its perks.
Contacted by CitiBank?
CitiBank announced today that more than 200,000 of its customers’ credit card and banking information was recently compromised. Here’s what happened.
Good News and Even Better Offers
The big credit card companies just released their monthly figures and if you thought March was a good month, you’ll really be impressed with April’s figures
Politics and Your Credit
The 2009 CARD Act, which is still be hashed out despite the law already being in effect, continues to cause heated debates with politicians and financial experts.
The Sony Crisis and Your Credit Card
While Sony reels from its massive security breach, credit card companies are weighing their options and responsibilities to their customers.
Experian Hit by Computer Glitch
Experian suffered a major computer glitch last week that continues to affect many HSBC card holders.
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