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2012-01-27

Let your credit card reward you - Washington Post

2012-01-27

Credit Card Guide News

Let your credit card reward you
Washington Post
In recent years, credit card companies have upped the stakes, offering free flights or cash back bonuses for signing up. It takes time to find the card that's best for your tastes. Do you travel often? Do you have a favorite hotel chain or store?
Credit Card of the Week: A Rewarding Venture for SomeDailyFinance
How to Select the Best Credit CardIndUS Business Journal
American Express Credit Cards ReviewThe Dough Roller
Business Review Europe (press release)
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Are Cash Back Credit Cards Worth It? - Business Insider

2012-01-24

Daily Markets

Are Cash Back Credit Cards Worth It?
Business Insider
Few things make a credit card offer as enticing as the promise of receiving cash back for using it. For those of us who make regular use of credit cards for personal finance, such an arrangement only makes sense since the charges will occur one way or ...
Should I get a rewards card?CNNMoney (blog)
Best 11 Gas Credit Cards Offering Cash RebatesDaily Markets
Top 9 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid in 2012Go Banking Rates
Credit.com News (blog) -Tulsa World -YNN
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Showdown: American Express Centurion vs. Visa Black Card - Fox Business

2012-01-27

Showdown: American Express Centurion vs. Visa Black Card
Fox Business
Like a heavyweight fight in Las Vegas, the newest entrant in the super-premium credit card arena, Visa Black Card, challenges the defending champion, the American Express Centurion Card. Last year, CardRatings.com talked with two entrepreneurs who ...

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On Small Purchases, Cash Is Still King - Forbes

2012-01-27

Opposing Views

On Small Purchases, Cash Is Still King
Forbes
Even though issuers have been providing significant incentives for consumers to use their credit cards over the past year, consumers are once again turning to cash to pay for small purchases. According to a new Javelin study released on Tuesday, ...
Cash Is Still The Most Popular Form Of Payment For Most Americans, Report SaysHuffington Post
Credit Cards Bouncing Back, But People Still Love CashOpposing Views

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Top 4 Credit Card Marketing Gimmicks and Gotchas - Go Banking Rates

2012-01-27

Top 4 Credit Card Marketing Gimmicks and Gotchas
Go Banking Rates
By Tim Chen For those of us that can pay our bills on time, rewards credit cards are a great way to get something for nothing. It feels pretty good to earn airline miles, or cash back, just for making your daily purchases. However, it takes more effort ...


Lloyds Bank pulls out of charity credit card market - Telegraph.co.uk

2012-01-27

Telegraph.co.uk

Lloyds Bank pulls out of charity credit card market
Telegraph.co.uk
It then donates 25p (0.25pc) for every £100 spent on the card and 25p for every £100 transferred to the card. The Virgin Charity Credit Card (which lets you choose from over 2500 charities) donates 0.8pc cashback, which is topped up to 1pc if you sign ...
Credit Card State of the Market Report 2012 ReleasedPR Web (press release)

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Forget miles, go for cash back with credit cards - InvestmentNews

2012-01-25

Forget miles, go for cash back with credit cards
InvestmentNews
“[Millionaires] are just interested in cash back,” Mr. Marotta said in an interview. Other desirable features he cited include the ability to download transactions and statements to financial software and one-time credit card numbers to use for ...


BofA Tests Credit Card-Tied Social Couponing - Credit.com News (blog)

2012-01-27

The Consumerist

BofA Tests Credit Card-Tied Social Couponing
Credit.com News (blog)
by Credit.com on 01/27/2012 A new social couponing plan is being launched by the nation's largest lender as a means of incentivizing more use of both debit and credit cards. Bank of America is currently testing a new program called BankAmeriDeals with ...
Bank of America to Offer Targeted Online Discounts and DealsDaily Deal Media
Bank Of America To Do A Really Bad Job Of Offering Online DealsThe Consumerist
Banks Revamping Rewards Programs to Woo CustomersU.S. News & World Report

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3 Types of Cash Back Credit Cards – Which is Best? - The Balance Transfers Blog (blog)

2012-01-23

The Balance Transfers Blog (blog)

3 Types of Cash Back Credit Cards – Which is Best?
The Balance Transfers Blog (blog)
Among all these cards are three basic types of cash back rewards. The simplest types of cash back credit cards are those that offer a fixed rate of return on all purchases. These cards typically offer between 1% and 2% cash back.

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Cathleen McCarthy: What to consider before applying for a cash back credit card - CreditCards.com

2012-01-24

CreditCards.com

Cathleen McCarthy: What to consider before applying for a cash back credit card
CreditCards.com
The average APR for cash back cards is 14.61 percent as of Jan. 24, but they can go as high as 25 percent (see current credit card rate averages). If you do tend to carry a balance or you're prone to skipping a payment here and there, figure that in.

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Are Cash Back Credit Cards Worth It?

2012-01-24
Few things make a credit card offer as enticing as the promise of receiving cash back for using it. For those of us who make regular use of credit cards for personal finance, such an arrangement only makes sense since the charges will occur one way or another regardless.

What to consider before applying for a cash back credit card

2012-01-24
One percent cash back for buying this, 5 percent back if you buy that -- how do you figure out which of the many cash back cards out there is the one that's right for you?

On Small Purchases, Cash Is Still King

2012-01-27
Even though issuers have been providing significant incentives for consumers to use their credit cards over the past year, consumers are once again turning to cash to pay for small purchases. According to a new Javelin study released on Tuesday, 79% of consumers used cash to make a purchase over the past seven days compared ...

How to Choose the Best Cash Back Credit Card

2012-01-12
With 2011 being a banner year for credit card issuers offering juicy rewards benefits, you're likely to see that trend continue in 2012.

Should I get a rewards card?

2012-01-26
I am thinking about adding a credit card that gives cash back for using it. Would it be beneficial for me to obtain a third card with a cash back program, or stay with the two that I have?

Welcome Back, Small-Business Credit Cards

2012-01-16
At least a dozen new credit cards launched last year for small businesses. But the downsides outweigh the benefits.

Woman's cash and cards stolen from purse

2012-01-27
MOUNT LAUREL — A woman reported $20 in cash and several credit cards were stolen from her purse while she dined at the Cracker Barrel on Route 73 between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said Friday

Best Credit Cards for Restaurants - CreditDonkey.com Identifies Cards with Sizzling Deals

2012-01-26
CreditDonkey.com helps foodies by identifying the top three credit cards for dining out.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012 Today, CreditDonkey.com released a list of the Best Restaurant Credit Cards, to help foodies save money, as household budgets remain strained.According to the most recent data published by SpendingPulse, research entity of MasterCard Worldwide, Americans spent ...

How Credit Unions Support Community Development

2012-01-27
Credit unions give back to their local communities in a variety of creative and generous ways.

Baby boomers & Gen Y are back seeking credit

2012-01-25
Jan. 26 (BusinessDesk) – Baby boomers and Generation Y have resumed their spending sprees with demand for credit cards and mortgages on the rise following two years of falling demand, according to credit bureau Veda.