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• 6 ways to improve your credit score -- A bad credit history doesn't have to be a life sentence. Here are six steps you can take to clean up your credit. ... (See Credit score)
• iFreedom card caters to debt-averse Muslims -- The Koran forbids the charging and paying of interest, restricting Muslims from carrying credit cards. An interest-free product solves that problem. ... (See Shariah)
• Branded prepaid card market growing -- A recent study predicts branded and private label prepaid credit card transactions could rise to US$69 billion in 2010. ... (See Prepaid)
• Debit card processor denied for-profit status -- After applying for for-profit status, Canada's largest debit card processor Interac was turned down by the Competition Bureau. ... (See Interac)
• 5 ways to avoid debit card overdraft fees -- Arming yourself with the knowledge of how overdraft fees work should help prevent you from ever having to waste your money on them. ... (See Overdraft)
• Visa launches Olympic prepaid cards -- In preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games, Visa launched three new prepaid cards bearing the images of popular sporting events. ... (See Prepaid)
• AmEx issues expiry-free, fee-free gift cards -- American Express launched the first all-purpose gift card that is fee-free after purchase. ... (See AmEx)
• 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. ... (See Ukash)
• 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. ... (See Students)
• 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. ... (See Prepaid)
• PIN debit card interchange fees challenged -- Visa, MasterCard may introduce PIN debit cards in Canada, spurring fears that interchange fees may rise. ... (See Fees)
• 5 ways to establish credit after bankruptcy -- Despite the hardships imposed on people who file for bankruptcy, it is still possible for them to rebuild their credit, obtain credit cards, and to start anew. ... (See Credit)
• 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. ... (See Choice)
• 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)