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Interest Rates On Consumer Cards Hit A 4 Year High
USA card holders experienced an increase of 15.14% on average APR rates on credit cards. This increase is a jump from 14.75% rate which was taken by customers just six months ago.
Balance Transfer Day Is Not What It Seems
There were many who applauded “Balance Transfer Day” which was scheduled for December 11, 2011. Consumer advocates were keen for consumers to find the lowest possible interest rates and begin to clear their debts.
How To Keep Control Of Reward Card Spending
This holiday season, consumers are opting to pay by credit card, not only for the ease of tracking what is purchased but also also to collect reward points according to a new survey by USAA.
Consumers Advised To Save Now For Next Christmas
While the majority of consumers in the United States may not even have finished gift shopping for this Christmas, finance experts are urging everyone to start thinking about next Christmas now by opening a fairly old fashioned “Christmas Club” account.
U.S. Bank Pilots Instant Credit App
In recent times it has become commonplace for consumers to be asked if they would be interested in signing up to a store card when making payment at the cash register.
Chase Sapphire Announces New Golf Experience Program
Chase has announced the launch of their new Chase Sapphire 2011 Golf Experience Program which will be hosted by champion golf professional Stewart Cink.
Average APR Rates Hold Steady
Average interest rates on new credit card accounts have remained steady at 14.83% for the third consecutive week according to the Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
HSBC Look to Sell Credit Card Portfolio
HSBC Bank announced that they intend to bow out of the credit card industry either by selling their credit card interest in the United States, or phasing it out completely.
Credit Cards Are Easier To Obtain
A new survey by the Federal Reserve shows that banks have been more willing to approve credit card applications during the first quarter of this year, but it seems unclear if it is actually a consumer demand for them.
Losing Interest In Credit Card Reward Programs
A new survey published by Capital One shows that 57% of reward card holders have not redeemed their rewards points in the past three months and only 22% of those surveyed were happy with the rewards program offered by their …
Credit Card Rates Hold Steady 4 Weeks
A weekly rate report by credit card issuers shows that interest rates on new credit card offers have remained steady for a record fourth consecutive week.
Amex and FlyerTalk Launch TopFlyer Community
American Express has announced ‘Top Flyer,’ a brand new online community in partnership with the popular frequent flyer community FlyerTalk which will reward members for sharing their favorite recommendations.
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