Archives for: April 2007

Eco-unfriendly post office threat


30th April 2007
When someone with the name Ithiel Mogridge calls up then unless you are living in a Charles Dickens novel you have no choice but to visit. Ithiel comes from a long-line of Christian missionaries who spread the word in the...This article is courtesy of Th… more »

From Credit Card Cool - Schumer?s Double Edged No Swipe Cards


29th April 2007
Read more… From Credit Card Cool - www.creditcardcool.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogThe ISO: Size Matters with Credit Cards | How To Avoid Credit "Build-Up" | €75bn to be spent with prepay cards by 2010 more »
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From Business Credit Cards Blog - Advanta Platinum Business Credit Card Tops Competitors As The Business Credit Card with the Best Annual Percentage Rate (APR)


27th April 2007
Read more… From Business Credit Cards Blog - www.businesscreditcards.cc/creditcards/bcc-blog.htm This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogIs Google Getting into Credit Cards? | What you Need to Know About Switching Credit Cards | United King… more »

From Digital Money Blog - Card fraud in the UK


27th April 2007
Summary Read more… From Digital Money Blog - digitaldebateblogs.typepad.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogFrom Credit Card Cool - Christmas Credit Card Tips | How To Detect Fraudulent Checks | Gas Rebate Credit Cards more »

Payments News - mFoundry, Sprint Launch Mobile Banking and Financial Services Application


27th April 2007
mFoundry has announced an agreement with Sprint to bring mobile banking and financial services to Sprint customers with Vision or Power Vision phones, enabling them to check their bank balances, transfer funds between their accounts, make bill payments a… more »

As long as it's in my back yard


27th April 2007
I can't totally agree with defunct beat combo Blur's allegation that 'Modern life is rubbish'. It's just a bit plasticky and garish ... but nice and comfortable - like a pair of cheap trainers in fact. And there's really not...Thi… more »

Credit Card Articles - 7 Tips For Using Rewards Credit Cards


27th April 2007
Rewards credit cards are designed to reward consumers for their loyalty by giving something back to the cardholder; various rewards programs exist including points, cash back, frequent flyer miles or merchandise. Rewards credit cards are constantl… more »

From Credit Card Watcher - 25% Starpoint Bonus from 4/15/07 to 6/15/07 for Select Cardmembers


26th April 2007
Per FT, there’s another bonus promo Amex is running from April 15, 2007 to June 15, 2007. This particular offer is for select Starwood Preferred Guest credit card holders. You’ll earn a 25% Starpoint bonus on all purchases made during the pr… more »

From Credit Card Cool - Asda Credit Cards Offer Christmas Cheer


26th April 2007
Read more… From Credit Card Cool - www.creditcardcool.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogTalkTalk: Is it worse than British Gas? | Is Google Getting into Credit Cards? | Debtors Diligence Pinches Card Issuers more »

Free Museum Visits for Bank of America Cardholders


24th April 2007
Bank of America continues its Museums On Usâ„¢ program this year, expanding the number of participating museums from 56 to 85. When you present your photo ID and a Bank of America credit card, ATM card, check card or MBNA credit card, you’ll recei… more »

For sale: Scout hut £250,000-plus


24th April 2007
For sale: A bijoux property, with a wealth of period features retained by owners to create a leading example of shabby chic. Situated in a prime location in leafy Brondesbury, this semi-detached home has an authentic brick, broken glass and...This articl… more »

TalkTalk: Is it worse than British Gas?


24th April 2007
I've often considered running an award for the worst customer service. British Gas would obviously be a contender but my vote goes to TalkTalk. I moved there last year for free broadband - but boy have I regretted it as...This article is courtesy of… more »

Make your own paper wallet


24th April 2007
I'm not entirely sure why anyone would need one of these but it's a strangely appealing concept: make your own space-saving wallet with a piece of paper and some sticky tape. Cost: about 10p. http://www.instructables.com/id/S9331VJF3DES9J73YS/ TH… more »

From Digital Money Blog - Back to biometrics


24th April 2007
Summary Read more… From Digital Money Blog - digitaldebateblogs.typepad.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogWells Fargo issues contactless credit cards | How To Avoid Credit "Build-Up" | Debtors Diligence Pinches Card Is… more »

25% Starpoint Bonus from 4/15/07 to 6/15/07 for Select Cardmembers


24th April 2007
Per FT, there’s another bonus promo Amex is running from April 15, 2007 to June 15, 2007. This particular offer is for select Starwood Preferred Guest credit card holders. You’ll earn a 25% Starpoint bonus on all purchases made during the pr… more »

Save Money On Your Credit Card


23rd April 2007
Credit cards are not free money. They can become a black hole for your finances in the blink of an eye. Use them responsibly. Remember: at some point, you'll have to pay them back. You only need one: You can get into enough trouble with one credit car… more »

From Business Credit Cards Blog - More Ways to Save with American Express Business Cards


23rd April 2007
Read more… From Business Credit Cards Blog - www.businesscreditcards.cc/creditcards/bcc-blog.htm This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogAmerican Express Flex Pay for Large Purchases | Best advice for college students: Forget credit cards a… more »

Payments News - Headline News - April 23, 2007


23rd April 2007
paybox and Radius-ED Team to Spearhead Delivery of Global Mobile Services With One SMS Short Code DoCoMo to Offer New Mobile Credit Card New Cranfield Report Highlights Banks are Failing to Measure Future Performance Drivers Wells Fargo Goes Beyond Fundi… more »

Credit Card Tips - Looking For A Credit Card for Bad Credit?


23rd April 2007
Getting a Credit Card for Bad Credit An increasing number of consumers are facing credit problems in recent years. For many reasons, some Americans face a high debt-to-income ratio along with other credit problems. Even if your credit rating is tarnish… more »

Credit Card Articles - What You Should Know Before Applying for a Secured Credit Card


23rd April 2007
If you ve had some financial difficulty or found yourself in over your head with credit cards, you might be hesitant to have credit cards. Unfortunately, credit cards are almost a necessity in today s society. If you plan to travel you need a credit… more »

Post office spin will make customers sick


23rd April 2007
The Post Office public relations machine went into full throttle last week announcing a 'new blueprint' for the beleaguered network. Fears branches were in some way under threat of closure were swiftly allayed with promised of a 'long-term co… more »

From Credit Card Watcher - $60 Signup Bonus with Discover More Signup


22nd April 2007
The Discover Platinum Card has been rebranded as the Discover More card, so don’t be confused by the name. Per FW, there’s the following signup offer: $60 With Your first $500 in purchases made in the first 3 months after approval. Must be a… more »

From Credit Card Cool - Christmas Credit Card Tips


22nd April 2007
Read more… From Credit Card Cool - www.creditcardcool.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogEarn $150 Flight Credit and 15,000 Miles with Continental Credit Card Signup | $15 for Paying Your Telephone, Internet or Cable Bill Automatic… more »

From Digital Money Blog - Negative added value


20th April 2007
Summary Read more… From Digital Money Blog - digitaldebateblogs.typepad.com This article is courtesy of The Credit Card Blog25% Starpoint Bonus from 4/15/07 to 6/15/07 for Select Cardmembers | Card bonds set to weather credit slide (UK) | $250 Sta… more »

From Business Credit Cards Blog - Top Small Business Lender Joins with MBNA to Offer 2 New Business Credit Cards


19th April 2007
Read more… From Business Credit Cards Blog - www.businesscreditcards.cc/creditcards/bcc-blog.htm This article is courtesy of The Credit Card BlogBest advice for college students: Forget credit cards and rely on savings, checking | DiscoverCard Get… more »

Discover Introduces Business Miles Card


18th April 2007
Discover just rolled out a new business card that earns travel rewards, as a complement to its existing cash back business card. Its features are very similar to the cash back card, except that you earn Miles instead of cash back. Whereas the Discover… more »

Double Membership Rewards for April-June 2007


17th April 2007
This is essentially the same promotion as was mentioned earlier for Delta Skymiles card holders, but is instead for solicited Amex Green and Gold Card holders. When you enroll by June 15, 2007, you’ll be eligible for double points spent on your ac… more »

Washington blog: The wet and dry economies


17th April 2007
Dan Atkinson at the G7 in Washington... Another five-day circus is over, and the 'moving map' on the seat-back video screen puts your British Airways airliner somewhere over Newfoundland, heading home. The world is safe for another six months -..… more »

$60 Signup Bonus with Discover More Signup


16th April 2007
The Discover Platinum Card has been rebranded as the Discover More card, so don’t be confused by the name. Per FW, there’s the following signup offer: $60 With Your first $500 in purchases made in the first 3 months after approval. Must be a… more »

Washington scandals: Wolfowitz and shock-jock Imus


16th April 2007
Dan Atkinson at the G7 in Washington... Many moons ago, there was a fashion across the British press for a regular column from a correspondent in the United States, the tone of which was a sort of thigh-slapping well-I-never amazement...This article is c… more »

Double Delta Miles From 4/15/07-6/15/07 for Select Cardmembers


15th April 2007
If you were a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card holder solicited for this offer, you can enroll online by entering the RSVP code found printed inside your mailing at http://www.americanexpress.com/delta2x. Or you can enroll by phone, by calling 1-800-794-1308… more »

IMF blog: Our man in Washington


12th April 2007
You may know the scene from old, flickering newsreel footage shot any time from the mid-Forties to the early Sixties.Under the Queen's watchful gaze, the Union Jack runs down the flagpole. Another flag is run up. An independent nation is...This artic… more »

Washington blog: Day One at the IMF


12th April 2007
Technology strides on. When first I came out here, back in the dark ages of 2002, I was solemnly entrusted with Financial Mail's one and only mobile phone capable of operating in the United States. To get it to work,...This article is courtesy of Thi… more »

Yorkshire call to halt 'nonsense' of post office closures


10th April 2007
By 'eck! The sunshine is out. Time to jump on the motorbike and enjoy the fabulous freedom of Yorkshire. This week we are answering the call of villagers from East Keswick, a dozen miles north of Leeds. They tell me...This article is courtesy of This… more »

Exploiting a Credit Scoring Loophole for Profit


09th April 2007
With so much at stake in credit scoring these days, it’s not surprising that people are looking to game the system for profit. This article describes a new practice to boost your credit score that is being promoted by many Internet-based companies… more »

4 General Admission Tickets to Any Six Flags for $99 When Using Your Chase Card


05th April 2007
Now through June 30, 2007, Chase cardholders can purchase four general admission tickets to any Six Flags Theme Park for just $99.00 when purchased online here. Depending upon your location and how often you plan to frequent the park, you may want to com… more »

Top stories in March: the Budget, bank charges, stock market woes


03rd April 2007
It was a big month in the world of finance news - a Budget with a 2p income tax cut (albeit usual sleight-of-hand-with childless low earners left worse off) while a roller coaster stock market combined with the usual rush...This article is courtesy of Th… more »