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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Credit Card Companies Forced to Reform Bad Practice / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Michelle Slade, spokesperson for Moneyfacts.co.uk comments: “For far too long the card companies have been able to get away with practices that are not in the best interests of the consumer.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Dormant Credit Cards Warning, Immediate Action Required as Good Customers to be Penalised / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Nadeem_Walayat

UK Credit card providers are implementing a whole host of charges and fees to penalise their 'good' customers for the losses suffered on their 'bad' customers that has resulted in bad debt writedown losses of £3.2 billion for the past 12 months.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Stay in Control of Your Credit Card and Reap Cash Back Benefits / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Mentioning the word ‘cashback’ in the title of a financial product is a sure way to catch the eye of a potential customer. The prospect of receiving a payment from your lender or provider can be both refreshing and appealing to many customers, particularly those looking for credit cards.

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ConsumerWatch

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

U.S. Hacker Steals 130m Credit Card Numbers / ConsumerWatch / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Pravda

The man who prosecutors said had masterminded some of the most brazen thefts of credit and debit card numbers in history was charged on Monday with an even larger set of digital break-ins.

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Personal_Finance

Friday, August 14, 2009

U.S. Credit Card Trap / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Jennifer_Barry

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleWith U.S. household net worth down US$14 trillion since the peak in 2007, Congress has belatedly started to act concerned about the financial condition of the American consumer. In May, legislators passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act to great fanfare. The law does end some of the worst abuses, prohibiting an increase in interest rates if a customer is late paying a different company, disallowing most retroactive rate hikes, and banning fees if the bank neglects to credit a payment.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Banks Squeeze Credit Card Account Holders / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Shedlock

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleIn the course of this recession, consumer attitudes towards spending have changed. So have banks' attitudes towards lending.

In regards to consumer spending and credit cards, some consumers have had a voluntary attitude adjustment. Others have had an attitude adjustment thrust upon them. Several articles will show what I mean.

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

How to Improve Your FICO Credit Rating Score / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Money_and_Markets

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleNilus Mattive writes: In the Dividend Superstars issue that just went to press, I talked about FICO credit scores — the three-digit numbers that greatly determine how much money we can borrow, what interest rates we pay, and even how employers and landlords view us.

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Personal_Finance

Friday, June 12, 2009

Credit Card Application Success, Increase Your Odds by Checking Your Eligibility / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneySupermarket

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleGetting a credit card on good terms has become a harder task over the last couple of years, with providers scrutinizing credit records like never before.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Credit Card Interest Rates Continue to Increase Despite Base Rate Cuts / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

The average credit card purchase rate continues to increase, today standing at 18.1%, up from 16.3% two years ago.

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Debt Is Financial Cancer! Minimize It, Pay It Off Early and Stay Away From Credit Cards / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Jack_Spirko

Best Financial Markets Analysis Article On the surface debt elimination may sound far and away from what people think of when they think of survivalism. The reality is the modern survival philosophy actually hinges on this tenet. Before we delve deeply into the topic though let’s just put it up against even the typical view of survivalism and ask if there is any place for debt-based living in the survival community.

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Politics

Friday, May 08, 2009

Credit Card Companies Draw Battle lines / Politics / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Global_Research

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleWill The US Senate Pass Long Needed Reforms Of Credit Card Abuses?

I recently was advised by American Express, a company whose credit cards I pay in full each and every month, and with whom I have been a paying “member” since l981 that my credit card limit is being cut. I have become unworthy.

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Capital One sites Worsening Economic Conditions for Refusing Credit Cards / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Shedlock

Here is an interesting email from "Scott" who was denied a credit card from Capital One, on the basis of "worsening economic conditions" in his area. "Scott" says he has a FICO score of 800. From Scott .....

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Politics

Friday, April 24, 2009

Congress Targets Credit Card Companies Bad Practices / Politics / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Peter_Schiff

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleWith much fanfare this week, Congress and the Administration began a series of actions designed to protect over-leveraged consumers from the high fees imposed by credit card lenders. As with most other initiatives devised by government, this policy will create a host of unintended consequences that will undermine the benefit the program hopes to create.

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Personal_Finance

Monday, April 06, 2009

Warning, Beware of Credit and Debit Card Foreign Usage Charges / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleWith the Easter bank holiday nearly upon us, many people will be looking to go abroad on holiday in the coming weeks. While using your credit or debit card may be the easiest way to pay for things while your away, costs can so mount up.

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Personal_Finance

Friday, March 06, 2009

Nationwide to Introduce Fee on Debit and Credit Card Foreign Transactions / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Nadeem_Walayat

Millions of British consumers have long enjoyed the benefit of using the transaction fee free Nationwide credit cards abroad both when on holiday and for online purchases. However the Nationwide has now announced that they will be introducing a 0.84% fee from 6th of May which will rise to 1% on the 1st of June.

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Personal_Finance

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Is Credit Card Relief Coming? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Shedlock

Credit card defaults are soaring. And banks after having fought credit card reform for years are now in panic mode over losses.

Newsday.Com asks Is Credit Card Relief Coming?
Banks, which are losing billions because many card holders aren't paying anything, seek OK to forgive up to 40% of strapped consumers' debts. Big banks have formed an unusual alliance with consumer advocates to urge the government to allow huge portions of credit card debt to be forgiven, a turnabout from recent years when the banking industry lobbied strenuously to make it harder for consumers to erase their credit card debts in bankruptcy.

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Pre Paid Credit Cards- Great Idea, or Financial Con? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Gracia

Pre paid credit cards are, in a way, like a debit card, in that now actual credit is involved. They differ from debit cards however, because they are accepted pretty much anywhere that accepts the credit card brand (for example, MasterCard)

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

UK Credit Continues To Get More Expensive / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Michelle Slade, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “With increasing costs on all household bills, many people are relying on their credit card to get by each month. But these people are going to find themselves out of pocket as purchase and cash rates, along with charges, continue to increase.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Instant Decision Credit Cards– A quick fix for bad credit? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Gracia

Many people are now aware that opening a new credit card and running the account well is one of the best ways of improving one's credit rating. Those with bad credit that are expecting to get one of the instant decision credit cards however, may be a tad disappointed.

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ConsumerWatch

Thursday, April 17, 2008

OFT credit card default charges– Two years on / ConsumerWatch / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

In April 2006 the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) declared that default charges on credit cards were too high and suggested capping these at £12. In the months that followed lenders cut these charges to £12 but in an attempt to recoup lost revenue, they hiked rates and charges elsewhere. Two years on, how much have the rates and charges on credit cards increased?

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, April 10, 2008

What Are Air Mile Credit Cards? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Gracia

As you spend money using your air miles credit card, you accrue points that you can redeem for car hire, flights, or hotels.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Purchase credit card offers– The 10 Must read Tips for getting the best 0% card offers / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Gracia

0% on purchases 0% on balance transfers … sounds great – We can't loose can we – Or can we!

We have put together a small list of tips to help consumers get the most from these promotional offers. With this guide, hopefully you will learn how to sieve through the multitude of deals, and get one that's right for you.

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Personal_Finance

Monday, April 07, 2008

Using Credit Cards Abroad– Avoid Nasty Charges and a Shock on Your Return! / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Mike_Gracia

Having a credit or debit card while on holiday can give you peace of mind, knowing that you are not having to carry large sums of money all the time.

But what about the costs of using your credit cards abroad ? If you do not use your card wisely, you could come home to a shock that turns the normal post holiday blues into a financial nightmare!

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Credit Card Balance Transfers – Not What They Used to be / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Samantha Owens, Head of Personal Finance at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments on the 0% balance transfer deals and how this market has changed: “It was way back in 2004 when balance transfer fees first started to raise their ugly heads on 0% credit card deals. However with increasing levels of personal debt, the market for transferring balances has become more competitive, but for the consumer it has become harder to get these deals.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, November 15, 2007

How Much Does Your Christmas Shipping On Your Credit Card Really Cost? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Nationwide

Half of credit card holders do not know the rate they pay

With Christmas around the corner people are getting ready for one of the most expensive and stressful times of the year. A new survey by Nationwide Building Society has revealed that the majority of respondents (55%) still brave busy shopping centres to buy most of their Christmas gifts rather than shopping online. In addition to this the research shows that half (50%) of respondents do not know what rate they pay on the credit card they use most often.

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Personal_Finance

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Credit Crunch Causes Credit Card Chaos / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleA survey carried out by Moneyfacts.co.uk reveals in the last two months credit cards have been hit hard by rising charges, in particular cash withdrawal fees and rates,

  • 69 cards have seen increased cash withdrawal fees
  • 25 cards now face higher cash withdrawal rates
  • 18 cards have been hit by higher foreign usage charges
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ConsumerWatch

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Using Your Credit and Debit Cards Abroad Could Cost You a Small Fortune… / ConsumerWatch / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Lisa Taylor, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk – the money search engine, comments: “With travellers cheques becoming less popular more of us are opting for the convenience of using our plastic when we jet off on our holidays. However many travellers are unaware of the level of costs associated with using debit and credit cards whilst abroad.

“We take it for granted that using our debit cards is free of charge whilst on home soil, so it’s not surprising that some consumers are shocked when they see how the charges stack up after using their card on holiday. With terms such as retail conversion charge, and foreign usage charge, it can be confusing for travellers to know exactly what types of fees they will be liable for, and how much it’s likely to add to the cost of their trip.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Don't Get Burnt with Unnecessary Foreign Credit Card Usage Fees this Summer / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Nationwide

Nationwide reveals holidaymaker's lost £326 million last year : With summer holidays around the corner, millions of holidaymaker's are planning to travel abroad. Despite shopping for the best holiday deal, many people overlook the foreign usage charges imposed by their card provider. Nationwide estimates that travelers wasted over £326 million* in unnecessary foreign loading fees on their credit card whilst abroad last year. The Society therefore urges consumers to pay as much attention when selecting the card they take abroad, as they do in choosing the perfect holiday destination.

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Personal_Finance

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Tips For Responsible Credit Card Use When You Have Bad Credit / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Submissions

Here are some great tips for responsible credit card use.

If you have several credit cards look into transferring the balances to one or two that have the lowest interest rates and then get rid of the other credit cards. By limiting the number of credit cards that you own you will not have to worry about juggling a repayment schedule that you can't afford to keep up with. Once you have the balances on your remaining credit card under control then try to limit your purchases to things that you really need.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Credit card fees: What are you paying for? / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Michelle Slade of Moneyfacts.co.uk – the money search engine comments:“Since the OFTs intervention in the credit card market to cap penalty fees, card providers have used numerous rate and fee increases, and have tweaked terms and conditions in an attempt to recoup the lost revenue, with the latest tack being to introduce annual fees.

“Most annual fees recently introduced have the common condition to charge only when the card has low usage, either in terms of the frequency of transactions or their value.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The Aftermath of the OFTs Credit Card Fee Capping Continues… / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Michelle Slade, personal finance analyst at moneyfacts.co.uk – the money search engine, comments: “It’s now almost a year since the OFT capped credit card penalty fees at £12, but the repercussions are still rumbling on with little sign of letting up. In the last two weeks alone a further seven providers have increased rates or fees (see table below).

“While other factors, including levels of bad debts will have an impact, it cannot be disputed that the OFTs actions has spread the cost burden to a much wider customer base, with card providers continually seeking ways to recoup this lost revenue.

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Personal_Finance

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Easter Holiday Makers are Hopping Mad Over Credit & Debit Card Foreign Exchange Usage Fees / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Nationwide

UK holidaymakers wasted nearly £16 million last Easter

Nationwide Building Society is urging Easter holidaymakers across the country not to make the same mistake as last year by incurring unnecessary charges for using their cards abroad. Last Easter over 15 million* UK holidaymakers travelled to Europe and wasted nearly £16 million** in foreign usage charges on credit and debit cards.

This Easter, people heading abroad for a week of sun or for a city break should make the switch to one of Nationwide’s credit or debit cards, that all offer free card use abroad. Last Easter Nationwide saved its customers almost £1 million*** by not charging them for using their cards abroad.

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Personal_Finance

Friday, March 30, 2007

A dozen devious credit card cons / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: Fool.co.uk

A recent review of UK credit cards by fool.co.uk has identified no less than a dozen devious measures by banks to ensnare unsuspecting customers. These traps are designed not only to heap misery onto people in debt, but are also devised to ambush sensible card users.

David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at fool.co.uk , says: “Credit-card companies are increasingly targeting rate tarts and convenience users. In other words, they are picking on sensible customers who always pay their outstanding credit-card debts in full.

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Personal_Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Credit card providers still clawing back lost fee income…. / Personal_Finance / Credit Cards & Scoring

By: MoneyFacts

Michelle Slade, personal finance analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk – THE money search engine, comments: “Almost one year on from the OFTs response to tackle ‘excessive’ default fees, the credit card market still remains unsettled. Battling with rising bad debts, Bank of England rate increases and a huge loss in revenue from the capping of default fees, credit card providers have been forced to look for other ways to maintain their income stream.

“In the last two weeks alone, six credit card providers have made major changes to some or all of their cards. Changes range from interest rate increases, by as much as 10% (on cash transactions), to shortening of interest free deals. If you delve further into the small print of their terms and conditions, cash withdrawal fees and foreign usage charges are rising, but perhaps the sneakiest of all is the requirement to make purchases as part of a 0% balance transfer deal.

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