How Banks & Credit Card Companies Verify Identity Online
It’s fascinating to realize every time we apply for a credit card or bank account online, the technology provides for answers within seconds. Ever wonder how they do that?
Visa and MasterCard Bolstered by Consumer Spending
May 2, 2013
Visa and MasterCard offer up a mixed bag of profits and updates. Swipe fee lawsuits and technology play a role, too.
Good Payment Practices? Bank of America Rewards You
March 7, 2013
Bank of America has a new credit card offer, but with all of its bad publicity, is $100 a year for on time payments enough to turn the tide?
American Express Serve Prepaid Card
January 22, 2013
The Amex Serve prepaid card has a lot of reasons why it should be a strong contender for your business. Here are a few of those reasons.
Benefits and Pitfalls of Rapid Rescoring
January 15, 2013
Rapid rescoring is a tool mortgage brokers use to help consumers qualify for a home loan. It can’t be used, though, for credit card or student loan approvals.
How Southwest Policies Affect Your Credit Card
December 17, 2012
Southwest Airlines had busy day this past Friday with announcements concerning drink vouchers and failure to cancel fees.
FTC Looking Into Possible Visa Violations
November 19, 2012
Did Visa violate the Durbin Amendment? This is the one most controversial aspect of the Dodd Frank financial reform laws.
Problems Ahead for $7.2 Billion Card Fee Ruling
November 2, 2012
The multi billion dollar credit card swipe fee settlement is nearing, but merchants are still saying it’s incomplete.
Groupon Wants To Innovate Credit Card Payments
September 25, 2012
Groupon, the world’s largest and most beloved online daily deals program announced, recently, that they are launching a new credit card program. This program sounds like a great idea, but has stiff competition from PayPal and Square.
Understanding The Benefits of Your Credit Card’s Purchase Protection Plan
September 13, 2012
Many credit cards offer purchase protection as a standard benefit but if you want to take full advantage of it, make sure that you understand how it works and what it covers.
The Visa 2012 NFL National Promotion
September 10, 2012
Love football? Then get your Visa out because every time you use it, you’re entered into two sweepstakes that could land you at the Superbowl – plus other awesome prizes. Here’s how.
Showing Respect: Purdue Fed Delays Promo of New Ad
August 31, 2012
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