More Credit Card News
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26 Feb
Winter is still keeping much of the country in its grip, but even if it doesn’t feel like it, this is the time to plan your spring break trip. In fact, it’s already a little late. The good news for spring break travelers is, lots of credit card issuers are offering...
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5 Feb
Holders of a First Bankcard now have a quick and easy way to keep tabs on their FICO score. The credit card issuer is offering cardholders free access to their FICO credit score via the First Bankcard mobile app, available for iPhones, Android devices, and other mobile...
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24 Jan
A new rewards card from Fidelity Investments, Visa, and U.S. Bank will give members unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases, as well as the chance to invest in long term savings programs.
When cardholders put their rewards toward eligible Fidelity accounts, they... -
9 Jan
As the new year kicks off, many of us are thinking about how to make it a good one. Whether that means eating healthier, spending more time with family, or getting our finances in shape, one thing that’s always hard is knowing where to start.
Luckily, if your...
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18 Dec
What common item do many people carry with them but not know how to use? More specifically, they know how to use them, but they don’t understand how they really work. Here’s a hint: they’re made of plastic and you probably have one in your wallet right now....
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11 Dec
The holiday season is a popular time to apply for new credit cards, particularly cards that offer incentives like a percentage off the first purchase or a sign-on bonus reward. A recent survey asked consumers what they look for when deciding to apply for a new card and...
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20 Nov
The most frequently cited reasons for opening a new credit card account were to get cash back rewards and to save money with a low interest rate, according to a recent survey of adults across the nation.
The survey asked consumers about their credit card habits and... -
29 Oct
Credit bureau TransUnion has come up with a new way to assess a consumer’s creditworthiness. The company is touting their new credit scoring product as a more reliable and accurate measure of people’s likelihood to pay their debts on time, and saying it will allow...
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...