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U.S Bill to help credit card holders

Thursday January 31, 2008
U.S Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation last week that is aimed at protecting consumers against being trapped in debt with their credit cards.

Tame That Runaway Credit Card

Wednesday January 30, 2008
The strategy To take control of my credit cards.

Transferring your credit card debt

Wednesday January 30, 2008
After spending heavily over the Christmas period, many people are now looking to start the year on a positive note by transferring their credit card debt to another bank.

Amex announces fourth quarter losses

Tuesday January 29, 2008
Credit card company American Express (AMEX) announced larger than expected fourth quarter losses which saw profits drop 9.9%.

Comparing my credit card

Friday January 25, 2008
Most people have a credit card and have had one for some time. How many of us check to see how our credit card compares with a similar product from another bank or financial institution?

Rising interest rate increase credit card spending

Monday January 21, 2008
Another home loan interest rate is pending next month and many consumers have to use their credit card for day-to-day expenses as their pay packet is stretched to meet their mortgage repayments.

Australia's credit card debt continues to rise

Thursday January 17, 2008
Reserve Bank of Australia figures released today show that credit card debt went up in November to $41.918 billion as consumers started shopping for their Christmas presents early.

Balance transfer fine print

Wednesday January 16, 2008
With many consumers looking at balance transfer credit cards to help them repay their existing credit card while being charged no interest it is worthwhile to remind our readers that you should always read the terms and conditions with these balance transfer credit cards.

Kiwi goes shopping with a free credit card

Tuesday January 15, 2008
Police in New Zealand are searching for an Auckland man after the Westpac bank sent a customers credit card to the wrong address.

Credit card debt and low interest balance transfers

Tuesday January 15, 2008
Australian's should be getting their credit card statements over the course of the next couple weeks with many sure to take a breath before opening that envelope to reveal how much they owe after doing their Christmas shopping.

Visa named World's Leading Credit Card

Tuesday January 8, 2008
The World Travel Awards has named Visa the "World's Leading Credit Card," after a worldwide online poll of travel agencies and travel agents.

2008 credit card tips

Monday January 7, 2008
Starting the new year with an unhealthy debit balance on your credit card can be a financial burden that we don't really need after having a merry Christmas with our family.

Clearing your credit card debt after Christmas

Monday January 7, 2008
The New Year has begun with many waiting with baited breath for their credit card statement to arrive later this month. After spending freely over the Christmas break the majority have a credit card bill that they won't want to see when it arrives in the mail.

Research shows Brits to transfer Credit Card debit balances

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Transferring your debit balance is not just an Australian idea with research in the UK showing that more than 3 million people will be transferring their existing credit card debt to another bank.

Put your finances in order in 2008

Tuesday January 1, 2008
Pre Christmas shopping and post Christmas sales would have had a major impact on many credit cards around the country and towards the end of the month we will all be getting a statement telling us exactly how much damage we have done.