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CARDNEWS FOR CONSUMERS
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(5/31/00)
All-Star Card Game
If you live in the mid-Atlantic or northeast portion of the USA you have an
opportunity to snag a July trip to Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. This
week MasterCard, MLB and Coastal stations have teamed up to kick-off the 2000
Major League Baseball All-Star Game Sweepstakes.
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(5/30/00)
Love Pin
An ATM transaction turned into a life-long transaction for a California
couple
this holiday weekend. The two love birds were joined in matrimony at a Bank of
America ATM in the small town of St. Helena, about 75 miles north of San
Francisco.
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(5/25/00)
Super United Card
The merger of United Airlines and US Airways will undoubtedly give
frequent flyer members the ultimate in earning power and travel
flexibility. It will also be a bonanza for holders of the bank credit card
versions of each program.
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(5/24/00)
Disclosure
You might be able to throw away the magnifying glasses when it comes to
reading the fine print of a credit card solicitation. The Federal Reserve has
proposed a number of changes to make the financial terms listed in the
disclosure box more clear and conspicuous.
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(5/23/00)
Summer Escapes
Hot dogs, baked beans, humidity and 90 degrees . . who needs it ? Sitting in
air conditioning, sipping Mountain Dew, eating Fritos, playing online computer
games for a trip to the World Series or the Stanley Cup . . . Priceless !
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(5/19/00)
Gas Card Winner
Union 76 pumped out some real cash to its gas credit cardholders this week.
The firm awarded a check in the amount of $76,000 to Virginia Marquez, a
resident of Fountain Valley, California and a student at California State
University of Fullerton.
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(5/18/00)
Biz Magic
Work a little magic for your business! With the help of a basketball legend
you can pick up some business tips and take a shot at $100,000 in prize money. American Express will host a cybercast with Earvin "Magic" Johnson to help small business owners score on the Net.
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(5/17/00)
VISA Start-Ups
While the funding faucet has been turned off for many small businesses
VISA is
handing out some real seed money. This week, three start-ups were selected as
part of VISA's Start-Up 2000 national program. The program looks to find, fund
and grow three small businesses...
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(5/16/00)
Fed Rate Hike
American credit cardholders will shell out an extra $38 in interest
charges over the next twelve months as a result of
today's fed rate action.
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(5/15/00)
Credit Scores
One of the big three U.S. credit bureaus announced it will
furnish credit scores directly to consumers. Trans Union said it is developing a
credit score that will be offered to consumers, free of charge...
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(5/12/00)
Mother Swiping
American consumers will swipe their credit cards for more Mother's Day
purchases than Valentine's Day purchases. According to an online shopping
survey conducted by MasterCard, 70% of the respondents said they will
spend more money on their Mom for Mother's Day...
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(5/11/00)
Fishy VISA
Consumers have until Tuesday, May 16, to cast their line for a prize in the
VISA and Wal-Mart "$2 Million Fishing Challenge". You do not have to actually
fish to win. Just partner with a fishing pro.
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(5/10/00)
Power Card
Watch out! J. D. Power has gas! Carclub.com unveiled its Membership and Gas
MasterCard this week, which offers a 10% gas discount to cardmembers. The
new prepaid, stored value card can be refilled by telephone or online.
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(5/9/00)
Bankruptcy Reform
Passage of a new federal personal bankruptcy code looks dim at best. This is
possibly good news for consumers since the legislation passed by both
houses of
Congress are anything but consumer friendly.
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(5/5/00)
Exxon Mobil Cards
Exxon and Mobil credit cards can now be used interchangeably. Exxon Mobil
Corp. announced this week that customers may now use either their Exxon or
Mobil credit card at all 14,000 Exxon and Mobil branded service stations in
the USA.
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(5/4/00)
Sears Premier Upgraded
Last summer Sears introduced a credit card for its best customers. Now the
upgraded card has gotten better. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
introduced this week an enhanced benefits program for its Sears Premier Card
customers.
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(5/3/00)
America West Bonus
FlightFund cardholders will now get double miles for gas and coffee. America
West Airlines, 76/Circle K and Bank of America announced a new program this
week that will enable FlightFund VISA cardholders to earn double miles for
credit card purchases . . .
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(5/1/00)
Beenz Mastercard
Now a hill of beans can amount to some serious dollars. beenz.com announced a
new program that will enable consumers to convert their on-line loyalty
rewards
to dollars and place those dollars on a MasterCard.
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