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Smart Card Readers Cleaned Quickly and Effectively
Remove contaminants that cause read errors on Smart Card Readers Dirt, oils and other contaminants are introduced into a card reader every time a credit card is inserted. For the read contacts to properly access the smart chip, it is critical that these contaminants are regularly removed to help avoid card reader errors. This newly released [...]
Continue reading...Area Dining Establishments Informed of Possible Data Security Breach
Monday, March 8, 2010
Officials of The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites which is independently owned by Today’s IV, Inc. and operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. under a license issued by Westin Hotel Management, L.P. announced that the hotel’s four restaurants—Lake View Bistro, Lobby Court Bar, Bonavista Lounge, L.A. Prime—and its valet parking operations may have suffered [...]
Continue reading...New CARD Act Disclosures
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009, which took effect February 22, 2010, requires new disclosures on monthly credit card statements. The Financial Services Roundtable and the Center for Responsible Lending have teamed up to explain a few of these new disclosures, which are intended to make the cost of credit [...]
Continue reading...Increased Electronic-Payment Adoption with the New Credit Protection Act
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Consumer assurances help to boost paperless payments for recurring service invoices, including Utilities, Healthcare, and Subscriptions Following the February 22nd “Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act” (the Credit CARD Act), BillingTree Inc., one of the nation’s leading on-demand payment processors anticipates a sharp increase in electronic-payment adoption as a result of increased card-holder confidence and [...]
Continue reading...Payday Loans Growth Likely After Card Act of 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
According to Solomon Finance, payday loans lending may increase from the result of the new Credit Card Reforms, known as the CARD act, implemented on February 22, 2010. The new act enforces some stringent rules on credit card companies to protect consumers from ambiguous credit terms, fluctuating interest rates, and uninformed decision making. With [...]
Continue reading...Credit Reform Is Coming - Know Where You Stand
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Equifax offers consumers more insight into their credit history; in advance of Credit CARD Act Major provisions of the Credit CARD (Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure) Act of 2009 legislation, including new rules regarding rates, limits and fees, as well as billing and payments will make it easier for consumers to take control [...]
Continue reading...The CARD Act and the College Crowd: MMI Offers Tips for Understanding the CARD Act
Thursday, February 18, 2010
While only 10 percent of respondents in a recent Money Management International (MMI) Back to School survey believe students should use credit cards to finance college costs, many students get their first credit card while they are in college. In fact, 84 percent of undergraduates have at least one credit card, according to a 2009 Sallie [...]
Continue reading...Strategic Workforce Planning to Help Manage HR Issues As the Economic Recovery Progresses
Saturday, February 13, 2010
As the recovery progresses, employers will shift their focus from cutting labor costs back to preserving talent and investing in key segments of their workforce – issues at the very heart of strategic workforce planning (SWP), The Conference Board reports today. “Employers who’ve been forced to focus on reducing headcount will return to deciding whether to [...]
Continue reading...Tax Time Is Great Time to Get Finances Organized
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta Offers Strategies to Reduce Stress, Improve Financial Outlook Preparing to file your taxes provides a great opportunity to get your financial life organized. Not only will it help you save time, it can reduce stress, help you stay on track to meet your financial goals and [...]
Continue reading...New Study Shows ‘Intent’ Behind Mobile Internet Use
Thursday, February 11, 2010
91% of mobile phone users go online to socialize compared to only 79% of traditional desktop users. Mobile phone users are 1.6 times more likely to manage finances compared to traditional desktop users (62% versus 39%). Mobile phone users are 1.4 times more likely than traditional desktop users to rally support for a cause (67% versus 47%). According [...]
Continue reading...Small Business Owners Gather in Nation’s Capital to Fight the Swiping of America
Saturday, February 6, 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
Saturday, February 6, 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
Wednesday, February 3, 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?
Wednesday, February 3, 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
Monday, February 1, 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 [...]
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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