Credit Card News
Archive of the most recent stories from each of the categories of credit card news covered by the CreditCards.com editorial team, from A (airline miles) to Z (zero percent cards).
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Airline / Frequent Flyer Programs
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- 10 ways to compare credit cards -- All credit cards are different. It's important to discover which credit cards are best for your situation and way of life. ... (more)
- 10 things to look for in a credit card for international travel -- In today's travel environment, you need to evaluate which credit card has the best features for your international adventures. ... (more)
- Deciding which credit card is right for you -- Trying to choose between credit cards? Here are some factors to take into consideration before filling out an application. ... (more)
All credit card news
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- Key interest rate kept low to stabilize dollar -- The Bank of Canada will maintain its key interest rate at 0.25 per cent in order to prevent the dollar from becoming too strong. ... (more)
- Alternative payment system Ukash to debut in Canada -- Ukash has taken the opportunity to offer simple, anonymous and safe online cash payments to the 70 million unbanked consumers in North America. ... (more)
- New credit card code of conduct developing -- Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will reveal a new credit card code of conduct governing Visa's and MasterCard's entry into debit card territory. ... (more)
Bad Credit / Credit Repair
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- Canada's tight credit outlook still dim -- Credit problems may last well past the economic downturn, with consumers and businesses alike struggling to pay off debts for the next few years. ... (more)
- Canadian credit card defaults at record level -- The amount of unpaid Canadian credit card debt written off by issuers rose nearly 60 per cent to record levels in the second quarter of 2009 ... (more)
- Canadian credit card delinquencies rising -- Credit monitoring company Equifax revealed data indicating more Canadians are falling behind on their credit card repayments. ... (more)
Balance Transfer / Debt Consolidation
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- Got extra cash? Is it better to save it or pay down credit card debt? -- When you've been blessed with some extra cash, is it wiser to use it toward debt or toward savings? ... (more)
- 7 tips for staying out of debt when unemployed -- While nothing will remove the sting of unemployment, there are still things you can do to weather job loss in a down economy. ... (more)
- Drowning in debt? How to tell -- How much debt is too much? Find out if you meet our qualifications to see if you are over your head. ... (more)
Credit / Account Management
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- Alternative payment system Ukash to debut in Canada -- Ukash has taken the opportunity to offer simple, anonymous and safe online cash payments to the 70 million unbanked consumers in North America. ... (more)
- Canada's tight credit outlook still dim -- Credit problems may last well past the economic downturn, with consumers and businesses alike struggling to pay off debts for the next few years. ... (more)
- 1 in 5 don't shop online for fear of fraud -- According to a report published in an issue of the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, people are becoming more reluctant to trust their finances to virtual accounts. ... (more)
Credit Card Fundamentals
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- What makes up a credit score? -- If there ever was a good time for Canadians to keep track of their credit scores, it is now. ... (more)
- Cash back credit cards: Show me the money -- Cash back credit cards are among the most common types of cards held by Canadians today. So, how you determine the way you get paid cash back rebates, and which way is best? CreditCards.com can help. ... (more)
- Cash back or airline reward credit cards? -- Cash back and airline cards are two of the most popular rewards credit cards on the market. What are they? Which one's right for you? Let us help. ... (more)
Credit Cards for Small Business
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- How small business owners can qualify for credit -- Getting your business approved for a credit card is difficult in this rough economy. Here are some tips to make that credit application process a little easier. ... (more)
- Breaking down the various types of credit cards -- Card types have multiplied in recent years; find the right one for you ... (more)
- More start-ups using credit cards as financing -- If you have a brilliant start-up idea, self-financing through credit card debt means a quicker path to success, experts say. They quickly add that for bad business ideas, credit cards mean a quicker path to failure. ... (more)
Innovations, features, new products
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- Alternative payment system Ukash to debut in Canada -- Ukash has taken the opportunity to offer simple, anonymous and safe online cash payments to the 70 million unbanked consumers in North America. ... (more)
- New cell phone technology prevents credit card fraud -- A new technology uses cell phones and PDAs to protect consumers from fraudulent credit and debit card charges. ... (more)
- Are prepaid cards a good way to avoid debt? -- An alternate source to pay with plastic, prepaid cards, if used wisely, can help you avoid racking up a balance. ... (more)
Low Interest / 0% APR Cards
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- 10 ways to climb out of credit card debt -- Are you swimming in debt? Check out these 10 steps to getting out of debt so you can, at last, live debt free. ... (more)
- Avoid the traps of introductory, low interest credit cards -- Many young Canadians are lured into introductory low interest credit card traps, only to be caught in a web of rising credit card interest rates later on. There are ways to protect yourself. ... (more)
- What to look for in credit card offers -- Informed consumers will find the best deal among credit card offers, but only if they know what to look for. ... (more)
Merchant Accounts
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- New credit card code of conduct developing -- Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will reveal a new credit card code of conduct governing Visa's and MasterCard's entry into debit card territory. ... (more)
- Small businesses bemoan Visa opt-out policy -- Thousands of small business owners balked after receiving notification that they will be automatically enrolled in Visa’s new debit program unless they opt out of the service. ... (more)
- PIN debit card interchange fees challenged -- Visa, MasterCard may introduce PIN debit cards in Canada, spurring fears that interchange fees may rise. ... (more)
Prepaid / Secure / Debit Cards
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- Alternative payment system Ukash to debut in Canada -- Ukash has taken the opportunity to offer simple, anonymous and safe online cash payments to the 70 million unbanked consumers in North America. ... (more)
- Credit cards and college students: A bad mix -- It's never too late to expand your education and learn the pitfalls of financing your education with a credit card. ... (more)
- Are prepaid cards a good way to avoid debt? -- An alternate source to pay with plastic, prepaid cards, if used wisely, can help you avoid racking up a balance. ... (more)
Research / Statistics
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- Canadian credit card defaults at record level -- The amount of unpaid Canadian credit card debt written off by issuers rose nearly 60 per cent to record levels in the second quarter of 2009 ... (more)
- Holiday spending outlook for Canadians -- Expectations are low for major spending this holiday season, and consumers are reluctant to use their credit cards ... (more)
- More Canadians unable to repay credit card debt -- The number of Canadians unable to repay their credit card debt reached record levels, increasing by nearly 60 per cent compared to last year, ... (more)
Reward Programs / Cash Back Cards
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- How travellers maximise rewards card deals -- Almost a quarter (23 percent) of Canadians say that they would not travel if they could not get the deal they want, or they would prefer to stay home rather than pay full price. ... (more)
- How many credit cards do you need? -- Do consumers really need more than one credit card? More importantly, what does having more than one do to your credit score? ... (more)
- Do credit card rewards programs increase card debt? -- Disbanding credit card reward programs would likely cause a decrease in consumer debt, claims a new study. ... (more)
Student Credit Card Education
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- Credit cards and college students: A bad mix -- It's never too late to expand your education and learn the pitfalls of financing your education with a credit card. ... (more)
- Teaching college-bound students to avoid credit card debt -- A recent survey sponsored by TransUnion indicates that college students may need a more solid understanding about handling finances before heading off to school. ... (more)
- 10 ways to compare credit cards -- All credit cards are different. It's important to discover which credit cards are best for your situation and way of life. ... (more)
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