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41st Parameter Extends Fight Against Online Fraud Through Expanded Operations in Europe
Appoints Information Security Industry Veteran to Drive EMEA Expansion 41st Parameter, the leading provider of web fraud detection and prevention solutions, today announced the expansion of its European presence with the opening of a new office in Munich, Germany. The company simultaneously announced the appointment of information security veteran David Curran as vice president of [...]
Continue reading...The Impact of the Recession on Travel to Europe 2009/10
8. February 2010
Over the past year the credit card crunch has seen the nation tighten its belt and feel the squeeze. The prosperous era of ’splashing out’ has come to an abrupt end and given way to feelings of thrift and frugality that have led us all to keep a beady eye on the balance sheet. The [...]
Continue reading...It’s Not the Sunshine: Why Snowbirds Become Floridians
8. February 2010
For many snowbirds lured to Florida, the biggest attraction is not the presence of sunshine. It’s the absence of Florida estate taxes. Many snowbirds who own homes in both New York and Florida are changing their domicile to Florida according to Attorney Allan R. Lipman who is licensed both in New York and Florida. These not [...]
Continue reading...Small Business Owners Gather in Nation’s Capital to Fight the Swiping of America
6. February 2010
Main Street America says excessive swipe fees hinder job growth and unfairly raise consumer prices Small business owners from across the country joined Consumers for Competitive Choice (C4CC) President Bob Johnson, Executive Director Jim Conran, and Jennifer Cavallaro, Owner of The Beehive Cafe in Bristol, RI in Washington, DC, today to discuss with Members of Congress [...]
Continue reading...Retail Industry Job Gains Lead January Jobs Report
6. February 2010
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According to the report, the U.S. economy shed 22,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent. Even so, the labor market remains weak, with more than 4 million American jobs lost in the past year and 8.4 million jobs lost since the recession began in December 2007. The retail industry added [...]
Continue reading...Unveiling the Truth About Identity Theft
3. February 2010
Over the past five years, identity theft has become a growing, nationwide concern annually affecting approximately 10 million Americans and their credit cards. It’s an issue that is difficult to detect until it is too late and hard to understand the impact of until experienced firsthand. According to the FTC, the recovery process can [...]
Continue reading...Thinking Of Cutting Up Your Credit Cards?
3. February 2010
Getting a new financial start in the new year may mean ditching credit cards in favor of cash. Although living without credit cards has financial benefits, a Kansas State University expert said there are a few things to consider before taking scissors to your plastic. “Living card-free takes away a lot of the spending temptations and generally [...]
Continue reading...The Debt Diva Cautions New Credit Card Law Does Not Protect Against High Interest Rates
1. February 2010
Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva, Warns New Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act is Not A Cure for Financial Woes Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva and credit advisor at CareOne Services, Inc. today counseled that the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD) has new regulations that will benefit consumers; however, the [...]
Continue reading...Identity Theft 911 Offers Tips for National Data Privacy Day
1. February 2010
Consumers and businesses globally spend hours each day exploring the Internet for news, information, and communications purposes. Today’s National Data Privacy Day serves as an important reminder that consumers need to protect their own personal information when accessing the World Wide Web and businesses need to safeguard the information which they are responsible for collecting [...]
Continue reading...Consumers Encouraged to Protect Their Privacy Online
28. January 2010
iKeepSafe, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and AT&T Recognize National Data Privacy Day by Providing Consumer credit card Tips on How to Protect Your Privacy Online The Internet offers an exciting world of information and entertainment at the click of a mouse. Consumers are spending hours surfing, shopping, playing games and communicating online, but as with [...]
Continue reading...Credit Card Statements Will Have A New Look in February
28. January 2010
NFCC Works with Lenders to Encourage Consumers to get Help from Certified Counselors Sooner The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, commonly known as the CARD Act, has been signed into law and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued a final rule elaborating on some of the CARD [...]
Continue reading...Bank of America Accepting Donations for American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief Efforts at All U.S. Banking Centers
18. January 2010
In addition, Bank of America announced it will, at a customer’s request, waive associated foreign transaction fees for customers making a donation with a Bank of America debit or credit card to charitable organizations supporting Haitian relief efforts. This follows an announcement made yesterday by Visa, Mastercard and American Express to waive fees to select charities [...]
Continue reading...Tips for Financial Success in 2010
9. January 2010
There is no doubt that 2009 was a rough year for many Americans. Consumers saw record high unemployment, credit card lines cut and an increasing number of debt repayment delinquencies. One positive statistic was that in 2009, consumers saved more than ever — reaching a personal savings rate high of 6.4 percent in May. This [...]
Continue reading...Weekly Credit Card Rate Report for Week of December 30
2. January 2010
Interest rates on new credit card offers edged slightly lower again this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report, but experts call recent rate declines uncharacteristic of a larger upward trend. The national average credit card annual percentage rate is comprised of about 95 of the most popular credit cards in the country, [...]
Continue reading...Resolve to Manage Your Money Better in 2010
30. December 2009
When you’re making your New Year’s resolutions consider the findings of a recent national survey done by the Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation with input from the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). Nearly half of the survey respondents reported facing difficulties in covering monthly expenses and paying bills, the majority don’t have [...]
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16. February 2010
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