More Credit Card News
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11 Jan
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its biennial in-depth report on the state of credit in the United States. The report sheds light on many aspects of the credit card industry, including how many people are using online services to access...
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14 Dec
The holiday season is a busy time for retailers and consumers alike—and, unfortunately, also for fraudsters. Identity theft and payment fraud abound at all times of the year, but especially during peak spending times such as this.
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21 Nov
If you’re trying to plan for your financial future, you are probably trying to balance a few different priorities. Putting money aside for retirement, managing any investments you may have, and paying off debt are just a few of the things that people generally...
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24 Oct
Many people may be familiar with the name Frank Abagnale. Played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can, Abagnale has worked with the FBI for over four decades and advised hundreds of corporations and government agencies about fraud...
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5 Oct
People who love taking advantage of Groupon’s discount offers now have an even better way to save money when using a Groupon – as long as they pay for it with an eligible Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card.
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6 Sep
If you’re familiar with travel rewards credit cards, you probably already know that Chase Sapphire is one of the most popular ones out there. Their Ultimate Rewards program offers cardholders a one-to-one value when transferring points to airline and hotel loyalty...
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10 Aug
When you realize your credit card number has been compromised and someone is out there spending money under your name, it’s one of the worst feelings there is. So Discover’s newest fraud-prevention program is good news for anyone who has experienced that sickening...
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20 Jul
A new report has good news and bad news about savings in America. The good news is that the percentage of people without an emergency savings fund is at a six-year low, down to 24% from 28% last year. The bad news is that nearly a quarter of folks have no emergency...
Customer Questions
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Currently, the Alaska Airlines credit card has the following offer: “Annual companion fare from $121 ($99, plus taxes and fees from $22) after you make $1,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of your account opening”. This benefit will qualify for a round-trip coach Companion Fare on Alaska...
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You may like one of the regular travel rewards credit cards offered by major banks. Travel rewards credit cards allow earning miles on all purchases. The cards also have one-time sign up bonuses which may be enough for a domestic flight. There are credit offers without annual fees, the other offers come with rather low...
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The US Airways Premier World MasterCard is no longer offered. US Airways removed their credit card after merging with American Airlines. Today you can apply for one of the AAdvantage credit cards offered by Citi or for a regular travel rewards credit card. Both types of credit cards will allow you to earn miles and redeem...
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JetBlue still has the one free checked bag perk but not everyone can get it. First of all, the members of TrueBlue program will be able to get their first checked bag free if they've reached Blue Plus level or Blue Flex level, provided the checked bag is under 50 pounds (22.68 kg). Then, cardholders of the JetBlue Plus...