Pew Finds Increased Transparency Due To Credit Card Reform

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Pew Charitable Trusts was heard to comment that 12 of the largest banks in the United States are offering credit cards online that have done away with some of the most difficult practices for customers. According to the report from the Philadelphia based organization that is a non profit ...

Some young adults considering bankruptcy to escape student loan debt

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

More young adults are turning to bankruptcy as an option to discharge large student loans Tuition prices continue to increase each year, making it more expensive for young adults to get an education. To keep up with the rising costs, millions of college-bound students ...

Citi Forward Credit Card

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Cardholders earn reward points by making payments on time and staying under their maximum credit limit, plus by making purchases with the card. Promotional offers for new cardholders sometimes offer a substantial number of points for making a certain dollar amount of purchases within the first few months ...

Millions stop paying for houses but aren’t evicted

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Millions stop paying for houses but aren't evicted. All across the country, homeowners have simply stopped paying their mortgage - for any number of reasons - but have not been evicted by their lenders.According to a report in the San Jose Mercury News, this ...

0% credit card deals at all time high but interest rates still rising

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Credit cards are offering the longest ever zero per cent promotional deals on balance transfers and purchases, but average interest rates are continuing to rise. Despite the base rate remaining unchanged for more than a year, credit card providers have not let that stop ...

Foreclosures in Honolulu surge

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Foreclosures in Honolulu surge While some cities in the Continental U.S. have seen the rates of foreclosure slowing in recent months, the numbers have been skyrocketing in Hawaii's capital.According to a report in the Honolulu Star, the number of properties in the city that ...