Credit card companies are competing with debit card use

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Credit card companies are increasingly competing with debit card use because so many Britons are wary of interest rates, an expert has claimed. Peter Harrison, head of credit cards at comparison service Moneysupermarket.com, revealed that about 60 per cent of consumers pay off their credit card balance off in full ...

Report shows that 75 percent of modified homes will re-default

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Most HAMP modifications will end in a re-default or foreclosure Most Americans have managed to escape foreclosure and lower their monthly payments by modifying their mortgage loans, providing relief to many families. But most homeowners that received a mortgage modification loan are likely ...

Ticketless Events Use Credit Cards to Foil Scalpers

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Credit cards aren't just good for nabbing hot concert tickets anymore. In some cases, credit cards have become the tickets. This summer, TicketMaster will expand its "ticketless events" pilot program for popular tours, including those by Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Instead of printing out tickets, concertgoers will ...

Mintel Comperemedia Tracking Economic Health Through Online Advertising

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Direct marketing analysts at Mintel Comperemedia plan to start tracking online advertising this spring, according to a company announcement. The service will scan 4,000 of the country's leading websites for evidence of new advertising campaigns. Subscribers can then use the data generated to understand the effectiveness of ad ...

The Perks of Paperless Online Banking

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

I don’t consider myself an especially “green” person. Sure, I turn off the lights when I leave a room and I don’t throw trash on the sidewalk. I am also a huge fan of going paperless when it comes to my banking. This is not to because I ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide modification loans to those denied under HAMP

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Mortgage modifications may be offered to those who didn't qualify under federal programs Homeowners that are ineligible to receive a mortgage modification loan under the federal Home Affordable Modification Program may receive some aid if their mortgage loan is held by Fannie Mae or ...