Archives for: December 2007

The Latest Impacts of the Credit Crunch on Balance Transfer Offers


26th December 2007
In the latest sign that the credit crunch is spreading, the AP reports that the rate of delinquent and defaulting credit card accounts has skyrocketed recently. Credit card companies have been revising their estimates of 2008 write-offs upward due to de… more »

Seasons Greetings from the Post Office


23rd December 2007
God forbid the Post Office should celebrate Christmas with a yuletide card offering that makes any reference to the main event or even hints at Jesus Christ and the nativity. Why, even Santa has fallen foul of the misguided politically...This article is… more »
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Penfed Rewards Visa to Offer 2% Rebate on Groceries


21st December 2007
According to Banking Guy, PenFed will be improving their already-excellent Visa Platinum Gas Cash Rewards card. In addition to 5% on gas and 1.25% on everything else, PenFed will begin offering a 2% rebate on groceries as well, starting in January. With… more »

Chase Freedom Plus Card: 3% Rebate on Spending in Top 6 Categories


17th December 2007
Chase has introduced the Chase Freedom Plus card, a new and improved version of its Freedom credit card. It appears no different than the regular Chase Freedom cards, except that it offers a 3% rebate on spending in your top 6 monthly categories, rather… more »

US Bank: 0% Balance Transfer for 12 Months, No Fees


12th December 2007
A few months or so ago, US Bank took down its 0% offer on balance transfers for 12 months with no fees on its Baylor Alumni Association credit card, replacing it with a 3% uncapped balance transfer fee. A few FW members now report that it is still possib… more »