American express to issue a new prepaid debit card

American Express is unveiling a prepaid debit card on June 21. It requires no bank and is seen as a new trend in the credit card industry.
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Recovery Watch: Credit card mail has increased dramatically

Credit card mail has increased considerably, a sign of credit easing. Know some of the major ploys card companies use to get you to sign up.
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A small business perspective on payment systems

Congress is considering legislation that would put a hold on reducing card interchange fees, but small businesses need the boost of lower fees.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Visa creating a person-to-person payment system

Calling cash "inefficient," Visa has announced a new P2P payment system that will compete with PayPal and start-ups like Square.
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New Fed exhibits proactive approach on credit cards

The Fed, in full contrast to recent regulatory policy, recently announced changes that will close certain key loopholes within the CARD Act.
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Plunging consumer credit spawns deceptive new credit card fees

Consumers are paying down their credit card debt, so always read the mail from credit card companies busy creating new ways to gouge you. READ ON....
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Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

The three worst credit cards to have

Even more credit card offenders are lurking in dark corners of the alley. Here is a list of three of the worst credit cards to have. READ ON
Credit card companies are going into survival mode, charging even good-paying customers high interest rates and cutting their limits.