More Credit Card Your Money News
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21 May
When it comes to laying out a big chunk of change, most people plan to use their savings instead of their credit cards. That’s according to a study by Harris Poll that was conducted on behalf of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Seventy-three percent of consumers said they... -
1 May
The coming of spring means warm breezes, flowering trees, spring vacations for schoolchildren and the promise of summer. But there’s another reason to celebrate spring: this is the time that many people receive tax refunds from the IRS.
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13 Apr
A recent poll showed that many Americans could do better when it comes to financial responsibility.
Out of 2,000 adults surveyed by the Harris Poll in March 2014, 61% admitted to not having a household budget in place. Thirty-four percent of households carry credit... -
20 Mar
People may have it, but the don’t want to talk about it. And the more they have, the less they want to discuss it. What is this off-limits topic? Money.
In a recent study by the deVere Group, six out of ten people ranked money as the hardest thing to talk about...
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7 Nov
Consumers are being more disciplined in their use of credit, which means delinquencies are down even as balances increase, according to a recent Equifax report. The National Consumer Credit Trends looked at data for auto loans, retail and bank credit cards, mortgages...
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29 Sep
Cards with 0% APR balance transfer options are coming out for longer and longer periods of time.
Before the recession, interest-free balance transfer offers were so common that customers took for granted that there would always be one in the mailbox. If a person had... -
27 Aug
A national credit counseling firm is sending a message to consumers: Don't get too comfortable. With debt, that is.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit firm that specializes in helping consumers manage debt, says that too many people... -
20 Jul
A recent study show that more and more young adults are choosing not to use credit cards, relying instead on debit cards, prepaid cards and cash.
Since the recession of 2008, the number of people age 18 to 29 who do not have even one credit card in their name has...
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...