Debit Cards Pass Credit Cards in Popularity

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Debit Cards Pass Credit Cards in Popularity

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off

Since October 2008 the savings rate of US citizens hasn’t dipped below 5 percent. This shows there’s a new attitude toward money and savings. With people feeling their jobs at risk, and few having secure retirement savings, austerity thinking has gripped the nation. Credit card companies Mastercard and Visa have reported that the results have […]

Prepaid Debit Cards Offer Substantial Advantages Over Checking Accounts

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 | Comments Off

Are checking accounts going to disappear? Not for the time being, but banks are so desirous to eliminate them that they are creating new financial vehicles all the time. The company AccountNow offers a new financial innovation that effectively eliminates the need to open a checking account. The solution is called a “prepaid debit card.” […]

Financial Reform Benefits California Credit Card and Debit Card Users

Monday, June 28th, 2010 | Comments Off

After over one month of haggling and back door negotiations, Congress has put together the final touches on a financial reform bill. Several new rules will directly benefit consumers, especially as regards credit cards and also those who want to pay cash for their merchant transactions. The new bill will establish a Consumer Financial Protection […]

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