Kyle’s Coupons: The Visa “Black Card”? Wow!

Kyle’s Coupons is a monthly feature, written by Kyle of Rather-Be-Shopping .  If you like this post, check out his blog ! I was going through my mail yesterday when a really nice shiny black envelope caught my attention. I am a sucker for shiny things. Really nice, thick, pretty paper. My first thought was, “Oh, cool, a wedding invitation, I wonder who it is from?”  I almost fell off my chair when I discovered the envelope was a promotion for something called the Visa ‘Black Card’. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 11:00:57

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Bad Credit Cards – What They Can Do For You

Many of us have been there and if you ask how it happened, some people don’t know. We said yes to a purchase when we should have said no. We broke every rule that our parents taught us including the golden financial rule: Don’t spend it if you don’t have it. Fortunately, even if our credit is in shambles, there are ways to help us rebuild it. You may be somebody who knows how to manage money. You have never made an impulse purchase and the idea of buying something not on sale is foreign to you. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 14:47:28

Incidental #1,341

see more Engrish WITH BANKERS ALL THE MORE TIGHTENING THEIR CREDIT-QUALITY STANDARDS AND TESTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT SOCIOECONOMIC SITUATION over recent months, Your Correspondent has to wonder if we may be about to see within measurable distance a resurgence of "guaranteed approval" loan and credit card offers targeting such with no established credit or even problem credit made all the more so by their bring tricked into "sub-prime" or "Alt-A" mortgages through deception or trick. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 19:30:00

NAB rolls out contactless terminals

National Australia Bank has announced that it will roll out systems to over 500 Melbourne merchants this month, which will enable them to take customers' payment when they hold their cards up to a reader, but has stopped developing technology for payments via mobile phone. One of the new readers (Credit: NAB) Customers won't have to sign or enter their PIN for transactions under $100 for Visa chip cards with the new payWave feature, or under $35 for cards with the rival Mastercard technology. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 05:59:01

Discover Card Changes

Change is always in the air in the credit card industry.     This has never been more true than it is now that companies are quickly adjusting to the new realities of the CARD act. At Discover, Change Comes Early The Consumerist points out that the Discover Card is notifying customers changes to it’s terms and conditions in advance of the CARD act becoming effective next year.   Unfortunately, the Consumerist didn’t read the notice all the way through when it concluded:  “that the terms [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 00:00:04

Brand Measurement: Analytics & Metrics for Branding Campaigns

One of the ultimate excuses for not measuring impact of Marketing campaigns is: “Oh, that’s just a branding campaign.” Admit it, you’ve heard it. I suspect you’ve even used it liberally!! : ) Before we go any further I must clarify that I love branding campaigns just as much as the next guy. I love campaigns that Visa runs. I love watching the IBM ads (with the Linux kid perhaps the best of the lot). I loved the I’m a PC ads from Microsoft (and I am a proud PC!). [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 08:34:04

Top 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

An updated list of the top 0% balance transfer credit cards is below . I recently shared my experience with effectively using 0% balance transfer credit cards to help in my debt reduction plan . That was back in the day. These days it’s become a bit harder to find a good deal on a 0% interest rate credit card. The new credit card rules, the economy, and credit card companies wising up have all had a big effect on the kind of deal you can expect to get from one of these cards. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 05:46:04

HSBC Credit Card Application – Apply Online For A HSBC Credit Card

Find out what the HSBC Gold Visa has to offer - not only does it feature a Gold rewards program, but no annual fee for the first year. After you apply for a HSBC credit card, you will need to wait five to ten days for your details to be processed. Your identity will need to be confirmed, as mandated by the Australian government, which will involve you bringing any required documents into a HSBC branch to be verified by a bank representative. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 12:01:46

Kunekt Completes Financing

Kunekt Completes Financing CARSON CITY, NV, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Kunekt Corporation (OTCBB: KNKT) announced today that it completed a $450,000 debt financing provided by the president and chief executive officer of the Company. The Company plans to use the proceeds for general working capital purposes. The promissory note carries interest at the Fed (U.S.) prime rate, which is currently 3.25%, and is secured by the Company’s assets and payable on demand. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 22:22:47

bank of america credit card

Amazon.de Widgets Understanding credit card terms and conditionsSeveral banks, among them Bank of America and Chase, were inspired by Wilmington’s flexible laws to relocate at least their credit card companies to Wilmington. The ability to charge more interest meant that they could offer credit to less credit-worthy customers. Though big banks moved their credit card companies, the response was even greater than DuPont at first estimated. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 19:24:39

NAB Visa Mini Credit Card Details & Application

The NAB Visa Mini Credit Card might be carrying the mini label but gives you maximum benefits with plenty of features. It's like driving a Mini-cooper and being able to park the car just about anywhere you like. The first decision you need to make is what colour accompanies your standard outfit best when choosing your NAB Visa Mini Credit Card. You can select from five metallic colours such as red, silver, pink, blue and turquoise. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 07:59:01

Companies Struggling with PCI Compliance

Redwood Shores, Calif. and Traverse City, Mich. – September 23, 2009 – PIN Payments News Blog:  Imperva and the Ponemon Institute today announced the findings of a survey across more than 500 U.S. and multinational IT security practitioners showing that, despite the Payment Card Industry’s (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS), companies still struggle with data security, putting consumers at continued risk for identity theft. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 15:49:00

Ponemon Institute and Imperva Survey Shows Companies Still Struggle to Protect Consumer Credit Card Data

Ponemon Institute and Imperva Survey Shows Companies Still Struggle to Protect Consumer Credit Card Data REDWOOD SHORES, California and TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, September 23/PRNewswire/ – – 71% of Companies do not Treat PCI as a Strategic Initiative – Yet 79% Have Experienced a Data Breach - 55% do not Secure Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers, and Bank Account Details; Consumers are More at Risk With Smaller Businesses - Data Security Leader Imperva Provides Recommendations [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 14:23:17

Benefits Of Credit Card Processing

Benefits Of Credit Card Processing The credit card process involves the cardholder which owns the credit card to make purchases. Then the merchant which is the business that accepts card payments for items you agree to purchase. Next you have the acquirer they provide credit card processing to the merchant. A card association like Visa, America Express, MasterCard. They act as a bridge between the acquirer and the financial institution better known as the issuer. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 21:00:45

Beattie's Book Blog (2009-09-20 11:45)

PRESS RELEASE FROM RANDOM HOUSE NEW ZEALAND THE LOST SYMBOL NOW AVAILABLE AS AN eBOOK IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA To tie-in with last week’s publication of Dan Brown’s new novel, Random House New Zealand will be making THE LOST SYMBOL available for sale as an eBook via the Random House Australia website to Australian and New Zealand readers. Also available will be DECEPTION POINT and ANGELS AND DEMONS . We were unfortunately not able to include THE DA VINCI CODE. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 18:45:00

Information Is Power 1_ EU Funding Orwellian Technology…

Information is Power 1 – EU funding Orwellian technology by IanPJ on Sun 20 Sep 2009 12:00 BST This morning the Telegraph tells us that the EU is funding an ‘Orwellian’ artificial intelligence plan to monitor public for “abnormal behaviour” The European Union is spending millions of pounds developing “Orwellian” technologies designed to scour the internet and CCTV images for “abnormal behaviour”. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 09:44:36

Applying For Credit Cards

Since finances”especially money”is one of the major concerns of many people, a wide array of financial management services and financial options emerged. One of the most visible among the unending line of financial management services there are is the credit card. Although many people testify for the financial convenience you get when you apply for a credit card, it doesnt mean that every financing convenience applies for you or for everybody in that matter. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 19:05:37

NAB eBanking Details & Application

NAB and Visa have joined forces to bring you the NAB E Banking account, one of NAB's everyday accounts to help you make more of your money. Designed to suit the lifestyle of busy Australians the NAB E Banking account allows you unlimited electronic banking without penalty fees. NAB eBanking Details & Application is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 05:15:46

NAB Classic Banking Details & Application

Another banking product of NAB's range of banking options is the NAB Classic Banking account. With NAB Classic Banking you get to enjoy unlimited banking whenever you want. You will be able to access your account online, via phone banking, at NAB branches, at NAB ATMs, via the NAB Visa Debit card and with the help of EFTPOS transactions. NAB Classic Banking Details & Application is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 05:24:00

Citibank and Virgin Money to release new credit card and finance products

Virgin Money have signed an exclusive 10 year contract with Citibank to create a new range of retail products including new credit cards, deposit accounts and mortgage products. We are excited to hear news that a new Virgin Credit Card will soon be in fruition. Citibank and Virgin Money to release new credit card and finance products is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 03:01:15

Best of Bash.Org >> Top 100 Quotes

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Date: 2009-09-17 18:03:43

Citibank Credit Cards Exclusive TV Offer – citibank.com.au/save & citibank.com.au/tv

Citibank is the largest issuer of credit cards globally, and right now you can get a low 1.99% per annum for 12 months on balances you transfer from credit cards or personal loans to a Citi Gold or Silver credit card. 1.99% per annum - that's an amazing offer! Citibank Credit Cards Exclusive TV Offer – citibank.com.au/save & citibank.com.au/tv is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 11:04:21

NAB Gold Card – Details & Application

The NAB Gold Card offers a 44 day interest free period aswell as complimentary travel insurance. The card features a 17.87% p.a. interest rate and an a $90 annual fee. NAB Gold Card – Details & Application is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. Related posts: ANZ Gold Visa Card – Details and Application ANZ Rewards Visa Gold Credit Card – Details and Application CUA Gold Rewards MasterCard – Details & Application [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 05:23:28

NAB Low Interest Visa Card – Details & Application

The NAB Low Interest Rate Visa Card offers 55 days interest free, a low 10.99% p.a. interest rate on purchases and a low annual free of just $49. This card is definitely worth considering. NAB Low Interest Visa Card – Details & Application is a post from: Credit Card Finder a Credit Card comparison service. Related posts: NAB Visa Mini Credit Card Details & Application ANZ First Visa Card – Details and Application NAB Visa Mini Card – Details and Application [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 05:17:58

3 Important QuickBooks Online Add-Ons that You May Need to Run Your Business

3 Important QuickBooks Online Add-Ons that You May Need to Run Your Business by Sandor Lenner,CPAThere are 3 important QuickBooks Online Add-ons that may be important to the way you manage your business with QuickBooks Online. This article will discuss these QuickBooks Online add ons and will provide you with information that you should consider to make an informed business decision. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 09:10:37

Credit Cards for VIPs - Visa Black is the Dark Knight to Kill Amex Centurian (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Visa Black is the Dark Knight of credit cards. Visa is accepting applications for their $495 annual fee card because they want to give you 24-hour concierge service, luxury gifts and priority access to… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:39:54

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