Showing Respect: Purdue Fed Delays Promo of New Ad
by Jon Dell
Out of respect for American astronaut Neil Armstrong, who passed away last week, Purdue Federal Credit Union pushed back its latest marketing campaign featuring another astronaut who shared that glorious moment, Eugene Cernan
Consumers Report They Will Not Pay Surcharges
by Evita Page
A recent poll shows that most Americans would forgo credit card use if retailers started charging usage fees, which is a change that many expect to occur in light of recent shifts in the industry.
Re-booking Flights Due to Isaac
by Jon Dell
Several airlines are accommodating fliers who found themselves stuck in an airport with a cancelled flight due to Tropical Storm Isaac
PayPal And Discover Redefine the Mobile Wallet
by Antonio Bard
As the mobile payment/digital wallet game ramps up, the announcement of Discover’s partnership with PayPal is definitely a big sign of things to come from two of the biggest names in the financial sector.
Are You Carrying Too Many Credit Cards?
by Beth May
Want to improve your credit scores? Here are a few tips that will help you meet your financial goals.
American Express Still America’s Favorite
by Evita Page
American Express ranks at the top of the annual J.D. Power & Assoc report with Discover and Chase coming close.
Credit Card Fees Found To Outweigh Rewards
by Beth May
A recent study has found that as many as 20 percent of all credit cards have annual fees that are higher than the rewards they payout and the trend continues in several other ways.
Is the Fiscal Cliff a Threat?
by Antonio Bard
Most financial and political analysts believe Congress will make a last minute “patch” to avoid a fiscal cliff for the good of the country. Others aren’t that hopeful.
Personal Credit May Be the Future of Small Business Capital
by Jon Dell
Many small business owners, these days, are learning that personal credit can be a powerful tool, especially in place of larger (and harder-to-get) business loans. It helps that technology has improved business processing so that less money is required for success.
Financial Rules via Facebook
by Beth May
More changes at CFPB is good for the American consumer. Now, you can weigh in on financial laws that will affect you – and you can do it via Facebook or another government site, Regulation Room
AMEX Black Card: Prestige & Power
by Evita Page
The AMEX Black Card is available by invitation only. That, and fees that total close to $10,000 the first year, is about all that’s known about this prestigious credit card.
Unemployment Filings Up by 2,000
by CreditCardsLab
It just wouldn’t be American politics if the dems and pubs didn’t bicker on the latest job numbers. In a tough economy, though, there are some saying a 2,000 increase in unemployment filings isn’t a bad thing.