Archives for: September 2007

Citi Launches Expedia Branded Credit Card


28th September 2007
Citi has expanded its relationship with Expedia.com by introducing a new credit card. The Citi PremierPass® / Expedia.com® World MasterCard® comes in two versions: the no-fee card and the Elite card. The benefits of the no-fee card include: 0% APR on… more »

Negative equity: it's back, it's instant and we're heading for a property slump


25th September 2007
What a fine bunch of money lenders they are at the Abbey. There I was trying to find evidence of negative equity for a blog on house price crashes and the former building society does the legwork for me -...This article is courtesy of This is Money BlogS… more »
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Steve Case Tries to Start a Revolution


24th September 2007
According to USA Today, Steve Case, former chairman of AOL, is backing a new type of credit card called the RevolutionCard. Designed to compete against the entrenched companies in payment systems, its features include: a line of credit the ability to… more »

The Northern Rock loan for 80 year olds with a job


24th September 2007
OK, financial meltdown at the Northern Rock is no laughing matter. But I am forced to ask myself just how many 'not unemployed' 80 year olds have been lured into taking out this loan of theirs? Of course, if there...This article is courtesy of Th… more »

Report: Two-Thirds of Consumers Mishandle Intro Rate Balance Transfers


19th September 2007
Perhaps there’s a good reason why introductory balance transfer offers are so prevalent–and it’s not because credit card issuers are being charitable. Not only are they an easy way to attract new customers, but they also seem to be qui… more »

Northern Rock and the picture of modern Britain


18th September 2007
I've found it! The picture that sums up the state of Britain in 2007. I'd always thought football was the universal metaphor, what with Leeds United trying to buy success with money they couldn't pay back before being found out...This article… more »

Chase Freedom Makes Dynamic Rewards the Default


17th September 2007
Chase announced today changes to its Freedom card that should make it even more attractive to customers. Now, by default, the card comes enabled with the dynamic rewards program. Previously, Chase Freedom cardholders would get triple points only on gas… more »

Save our pixelated post offices


17th September 2007
Time was you could pop into a post office and enjoy a free and easy conversation with the subpostmaster and local customers. One of the great pleasures was you never knew what you would get. As a campaigner supporting the...This article is courtesy of Th… more »

Amex Introduces the Plum Card for Small Businesses


12th September 2007
American Express is launching a new, innovative credit card for small businesses. It is designed to allow cash flow management with maximum flexibility, featuring two unique options: Pay Early Discount Pay your balance in full within 10 days of your bil… more »

Citi Tweaks Perks for AT&T Universal Cards


08th September 2007
Citi is in the process of rolling out changes in benefits for its AT&T co-branded credit cards. As part of these changes, the card names have also changed. The AT&T Universal Platinum Card will be renamed the AT&T Universal Savings Plati… more »

US Airways Signature Visa: 25,000 Bonus Dividend Miles


06th September 2007
The US Airways Signature Visa is now offering 25,000 bonus Dividend Miles when you sign up for the card and make your first purchase, an increase from the 20,000 miles it previously offered. 25000 miles is enough for a round-trip ticket within the contin… more »

Save me from the Cauldron of Hate


06th September 2007
I'd like to nominate my Sainsbury's Local as the worst shop in the country. OK, I can't really substantiate that . the worst shop that I find myself often standing in even though I and everyone I know locally loathes...This article is courte… more »

Credit Card Tips - Students, Watch That Student Credit Card Debt!


05th September 2007
Keeping an Eye On Student Credit Card Debt Getting started on the wrong foot when it comes to student credit card debt can haunt you in the years to come. That’s why managing your debt wisely right from the start is the best bet. Unfortunately, not… more »

From Credit Card Cool - Spiralling Credit Interest Rates


05th September 2007
The problem of spiralling interest rates on credit cards and student loans is starting to become a problem. This is different from the sub prime mortgage issue much publicised recently. High credit rates are causing real problems for hard working Am… more »

Bank charges: Giving something back


04th September 2007
This is Money is lucky enough to have some very informed and helpful members in the message boards. These volunteer consumer champions have been great in dishing out advice on bank charges. By way of thanks, This is Money offered...This article is courte… more »

From Digital Money Blog - A bear market for cash


04th September 2007
Summary [Dave Birch] WebMoney is an electronic money and online payment system (transactions are conducted through WebMoney Transfer). WM Transfer Ltd, the owner and administrator of WebMoney Transfer Online Payment System, was founded in 1998 and is a l… more »

Post Office steals from Robin Hood


03rd September 2007
Did Robin Hood really exist? Of course he did. But it took a trip up the M1 to Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire to discover his true identity. The prince of thieves was no swashbuckling Errol Flynn or moody Kevin Costner...This article is courtesy of T… more »

From Credit Card Watcher - Credit Card Users Feel the Pain as Credit Crunch Spreads


02nd September 2007
In what could be considered the latest fallout from the subprime mortgage crunch, the Financial Times reports that credit card companies were forced to write off 4.58% of payments as uncollectible during the first half of 2007, an increase of 30% over th… more »

Credit Card Tips - Things You Need to Know About Disputing a Credit Card Error


02nd September 2007
Credit Card Disputes Aren’t Always Cut and Dry Many of us take comfort in the fact that our credit cards are safe to use. If we receive an unauthorized or improper charge, we can simply dispute it, right? Unfortunately, many consumers don’t u… more »