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January 2008 Archives
Maybe only some chunks of the sky are falling. The American Bankers Association today released its quarterly study of consumer borrowing, and despite an overall gloomy picture, credit card delinquencies were down.
The Federal Reserve thinks getting approved for a new credit card recently got tougher. But since communicating in easy-to-understand language just isn't the central bank's style, the Fed didn't come out and say so in exactly those words.
Watch out for warranty cards. They leave you vulnerable to telemarketers.
As shoppers head to the stores post-Christmas to take advantage of sales or return unwanted presents, gift card stories continue to make news.
You knew this had to happen: A South Korean bank has issued a combo contactless credit card / USB device to make it easier and faster and more secure to spend your money.
A new Charles Schwab survey examining teens' attitudes, behaviors and concerns about money reveals that teens are overconfident and undereducated. Parents need to work harder to make sure teens are prepared for the financial real world.
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