Professional Credit Cards Aren't All Bad

MarketWatch recently reported that Chuck Schumer is on the warpath about so-called “professional� credit cards. These cards aren’t covered by the consumer protections of the CARD Act, and it looks like solicitations jumped 256% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same time last year. Previously these cards were reserved for owners [...]

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China to have most credit cards in decade: MasterCard

China to have most credit cards in decade: MasterCardChina to have most credit cards in decade: MasterCard

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Cash-conscious spenders dump credit cards and opt to pay by debit

2008 AP FILE PHOTO Americans are shunning their credit cards and using debit to avoid incurring more debt. Total payment volume for debit cards surpassed credit-card volume for the first time in 2009 and will continue to eclipse it in...

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More Americans avoiding credit cards

Americans are shunning their credit cards and using debit to avoid incurring more debt, said Javelin Strategy & Research.

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Debit card use finally outpaces credit cards

For the first time, the total volume for Visa debit cards overtook credit cards, and analysts expect that trend to continue.

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Business credit cards exempt from new consumer protection law

If you're joining the ranks of the self-employed, you'll need to take certain steps to show you're serious about your business. A designated home office is a good idea. So is a professional-looking website.

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Receiving Credit Cards Now Harder For College Students

Many of you probably signed up for your first credit card when you were pinching pennies in college. But, that trend is likely to plummet, because recent legislation is making it harder for college-aged consumers to get their hands on plastic.

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