Visa and Mastercards

Credit Card Rewards News

Cardholders Prefer Debit as Credit-Card Use DeclinesWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:15PMAmericans are shunning their credit cards and using debit to avoid incurring more debt, said Javelin Strategy & Research.

New reward programs offered for spending dollars in Solana BeachWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:11PMBuxBack, a rewards system that allows consumers to earn cash for shopping at select stores, is partnering with the Shop Solana Beach First campaign, a grassroots effort that encourages neighbors to shop and dine locally.

Full text of President Obama's speech in OhioWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:46PMFollowing is the text, as prepared for delivery, of President Barack Obama’s speech about the economy:

Saving a Buck: debit card rewardsWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:44PMA lot of credit card companies offer rewards to their customers, helping them save a buck on things like airline tickets by accumulating points. But you don't have to have a credit card to cash in. Banks like Arvest, Chase, Bank of America, First National Bank of Oklahoma and First National Bank- Midwest City offer their debit card customers benefits, giving them something back with practically ...

Newsweek: Shoppers opt for debit over creditWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:11PMCredit spending is on the decline as "cautious consumers" prefer to pay now as opposed to pay later, according to a new study released Wednesday. Last year, for the first time ever, the total payment volume for Visa debit cards surpassed that of credit cards. Credit card - Visa - Debit card - Credit - Payment

10 Totally Radical Money MovesWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:41AMThey might be extreme, but these strategies will pay-off.

New Promotion Makes Banking with Citibank Even More Rewarding for Consumers and Small BusinessesWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMBanking has never been quite as rewarding as it is now with the launch of Citibank's new checking account promotion for consumers and small businesses.

Credit card rewards, bonds and insurable body partsWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:56AMRob Carrick rounds up the best in personal finance reading on the web

Recession Spurs Rise of the “Cautious Consumer” as Credit Card Usage Hits All-Time LowWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:13AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a new Javelin Strategy & Research report issued today, the pain of the recession has produced a risk-adverse, cash-hoarding “cautious consumer” that is dropping credit cards and opting for “pay-now” payment alternatives such as cash, checks, debit, prepaid and gift cards at a higher rate than ever before. The report, “Payment Card Issuer Strategies ...