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Rite Aid Launches "Rite Aid Prescriptions for Education" with Just Between Friends, Benefitting Families and PTA Units ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:44AMCAMP HILL, Pa.----Rite Aid and Just Between Friends today launched "Rite Aid Prescriptions for Education," a new prescription transfer program benefitting participating families and local Parent Teacher Association units nationwide.
Visa Offers NFL Fans Opportunity to Win Trip to Super Bowl for Life Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:38AMSAN FRANCISCO----Visa Inc. , a proud sponsor of the NFL since 1995, announced today that it will award one football fan the ultimate sports experience with a trip to the Super Bowl for the rest of their life.
Cardholders Prefer Debit as Credit-Card Use Falls, Javelin Says Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:48AMAmericans are shunning their credit cards and using debit to avoid incurring more debt , said Javelin Strategy & Research.
FNDS3000 Reports Prepaid Card Activations and Volume of Cash Loads Marks Notable Quarter-Over-Quarter Increase Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:30AMFNDS3000 Corp , an international prepaid processing company currently introducing electronic payment solutions to the South African market, today formally commented on positive emerging trends the Company is seeing in the volume of cash loaded onto its prepaid payment processing system by its customers and in the number of cards being issued and activated on a subsequent quarterly basis.
Recession Spurs Rise of the “Cautious Consumer” as Credit Card Usage Hits All-Time Low Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:13AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a new Javelin Strategy & Research report issued today, the pain of the recession has produced a risk-adverse, cash-hoarding “cautious consumer” that is dropping credit cards and opting for “pay-now” payment alternatives such as cash, checks, debit, prepaid and gift cards at a higher rate than ever before. The report, “Payment Card Issuer Strategies ...
Recession Spurs Rise of the "Cautious Consumer" as Credit Card Usage Hits All-Time Low Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:00AMSAN FRANCISCO----According to a new Javelin Strategy & Research report issued today, the pain of the recession has produced a risk-adverse, cash-hoarding “cautious consumer” that is dropping credit cards and opting for “pay-now” payment alternatives such as cash, checks, debit, prepaid and gift cards at a higher rate than ever before.
Charity Briefs Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:01AMTeens wash cars The Top Teens of America South Suburban Chicago Chapter (sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.) will host car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills. Donation is $8, which includes interior and exterior services. Proceeds support chapter programs. Classic car raffle Park Lawn and Seguin Services are holding a ...
KYW Consumer Report: Rebate Card Warnings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:09AMby CBS3′s Jim Donovan for KYW Newsradio – When Edgar Dworsky purchased computer software, he knew he was getting a rebate. But he didn’t know it would be in the form of a plastic rebate card. “It is annoying, number one, to receive a prepaid card instead of a rebate check. You’re expecting a check [...]
Central Bank introduces pre-paid cards Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:42PMMUMBAI: As a commemoration of the Commonwealth Games, 2010, Central Bank of India has launched a range of pre-paid cards for the use of the visiting accredited players and delegates as well as for the bank's existing customers.
Euronet’s epay Division Acquires Telecom Net S.A., a Brazilian Prepaid Distribution Company Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:59PMLEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euronet Worldwide, Inc. ("Euronet" or the "Company') (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading electronic payments provider, today announced the closing of the acquisition of substantially all capital shares of Sao Paulo-based Telecom Net S.A., operating under the trade name Ativi ("Ativi"). Euronet acquired Ativi from a group of private equity investors, including Darby ...
Euronet's epay Division Acquires Telecom Net S.A., a Brazilian Prepaid Distribution Company Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:49PMLEAWOOD, Kan.----Euronet Worldwide, Inc. , a leading electronic payments provider, today announced the closing of the acquisition of substantially all capital shares of Sao Paulo-based Telecom Net S.A., operating under the trade name Ativi .
Complaints Arise Over Prepaid Rebate Cards Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:51PMThere is a consumer warning about prepaid rebate cards. When you're out shopping, it's always appealing to know you'll get money back. Most people expect a check. But now, what's showing up in your mailbox is more likely to be plastic. As CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports if you aren't careful with that card, you may be missing out on your money.
Clearwire Adds Prepaid WiMAX Brand to Stable Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:45PMClearwire Corp . is expanding its market focus with a second retail brand, dubbed “Rover." Targeted at the 18-24-year-old urban demographic, the prepaid service will cost $50 per month, $20 per week or $5 per day for unlimited 4G mobile WiMAX usage.
Veterans Healthcare USA and Veritec, Inc. Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Launch Co-Branded Visa Debit Card Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:07AMCard Will Serve Both Banked and Un-Banked, Allowing Cardholders to Receive Paychecks Electronically via Mobile Telephones; Need for Paper Checks Will Be Eliminated, With All Funds FDIC Insured
Veterans Healthcare USA and Veritec, Inc. Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Launch Co-Branded Visa Debit Card Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:00AMGOLDEN VALLEY, MN--(Marketwire - 08/30/10) - Van Tran, CEO of Veritec, Inc. (Pinksheets: VRTC - News ), a pioneer of proprietary two-dimensional matrix technology and mobile banking debit card solutions, announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Veterans Healthcare USA, of Reno, Nevada. Together, they will begin marketing a co-branded VHC/blinx On-Off Debit Card for all Veterans ...
Personal Finance: Before college, kids and parents must have the money talk Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:53PMWhen it comes to getting ready for college, Annie Peabody's got it all together: colorful new bedding and bath towels, shower caddy and storage bins, an e-reader, a netbook and a bike.
FSV Payment Systems Appoints Richard Savard CEO Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:17PMPrepaid Industry Veteran Rick Savard to Lead FSVHOUSTON -- FSV Payment Systems, Inc., a leading prov...
FSV Payment Systems Announces New CEO Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:50PMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prepaid industry veteran Rick Savard appointed CEO of FSV Payment Systems.
FSV Payment Systems Announces New CEO Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:41PMHOUSTON----FSV Payment Systems, Inc., a leading provider of prepaid debit processing and program management services, today announced that Richard Savard, 54, has succeeded Jonathan Palmer as FSV’s President and Chief Executive Officer, reporting to FSV’s Board of Directors.
How's Hecker funding lavish lifestyle? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMA bankruptcy judge gave the fallen mogul a week to answer.
American Eagle Outfitters Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:00AMPITTSBURGH----American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. today announced net income for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010 of $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.14 per diluted share last year.
Consumer, Health and Family Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:28PMNew York, Hawaii, and New Jersey have recently enacted laws relating to gift cards and rebates issued in the form of gift cards.
eCommLink Appoints Peter Zuong as Chief Information Officer Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:25AMeCommLink, a leading value-added prepaid debit processor, announced today the addition of Peter Zuong to its executive leadership team. Zuong will serve as Chief Information Officer and direct eCommLink's entire technology development and engineering team.
Sanrio Digital Announces Retail Launch of Hello Kitty® Online Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:05AMHONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hello Kitty Online (HKO), the official massively multi-player online game (MMOG) featuring Hello Kitty, has officially launched in North America and Europe.
Sanrio Digital Announces Retail Launch of Hello Kitty® Online Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:53AMHONG KONG----Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoice! Hello Kitty Online , the official massively multi-player online game featuring Hello Kitty, has officially launched in North America and Europe.
Final Stage of Credit Card Consumer Protection Law in Effect Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:34AMConsumers are still not protected from all fees. LOS ANGELES -- The final stage of a credit card consumer protections law went into effect Sunday. However financial experts warn the new rules encompass only select practices -- other fees and charges could still apply.
WCGS’ Arnie Goodstein to Present at the Prepaid Press Expo in Las Vegas, on Tuesday August 24th Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:01AMSession Evaluates the Pros and Cons of Hosted Versus Facilities-Based Switching Solutions.
New credit card rules take effect today Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:04AMNew credit card rules take effect today
More credit-card rules take effect Sunday Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:47AMThe final phase of the landmark federal legislation that placed new restrictions on credit-card interest rates and fees takes effect Sunday. Though the bulk of the law's provisions were enacted earlier this year, there are still a few important changes to be aware of:
Lurking fees: What the new credit-card rules won't banish Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:07PMHelp is on the way for cardholders. Newly purchased gift cards won't expire as quickly, and late fees on credit-card payments won't be as punishing. The final stage of consumer protections signed into law earlier this year goes into effect today. Yet the changes only curb select practices; other fees ...
ConsumerMan: It's a new day for gift cards Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:28AMOn Sunday, new federal rules go into effect that regulate fees and expiration dates for all gift cards, whether they’re sold by a merchant, shopping center or credit card company. Credit card - Gift card - Business - Financial Services - Merchant Services
Stein Mart, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2010 Financial Results Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:30AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla.----Stein Mart, Inc. today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter and first half ended July 31, 2010.
Be Ready For Credit, Gift Card Changes Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:22PMNEW YORK | The final stage of consumer protections signed into law earlier this year goes into effect Sunday. Yet they only curb select practices; other fees and charges still abound.
Lurking fees: What the new card rules won't banish Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:14PMHelp is on the way for cardholders this weekend. Newly purchased gift cards won't expire as quickly, and late fees on credit card payments won't be as punishing.
Ceridian Stored Value Solutions Introduces New Product Based Promotional Capabilities Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:07AMLOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on successful Dynamic Promotions platform, leading prepaid provider gives retailers the ability to offer SKU and manufacturer based gift and promotional cards
Federal Reserve delays new gift card rules for 5 months Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:31AMThe U.S. Federal Reserve delayed by about five months the implementation of some disclosures governing gift cards.
Credit CARD Act Takes On Store-Bought Gift Cards Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:20PMCredit CARD Act Takes On Store-Bought Gift Cards
Consumer Alert: Rebate card glitches Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:25PMWhen you're shopping, it's always appealing to know you'll get money back for your purchase. But more and more rebate cards are showing up in mailboxes instead of checks. And...
Consumer Alert: Rebate card glitches Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:06PMWhen you're shopping, it's always appealing to know you'll get money back for your purchase. But more and more rebate cards are showing up in mailboxes instead of checks. And if you aren't careful, you may be missing out on your money.
SafeLink Wireless® Raises Lifeline Offering - Up to 250 Minutes of Free Talk Time For Wisconsin's Eligible Low-Income ... Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:25PMMADISON, Wis., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- America's number one prepaid cell phone provider, TracFone Wireless, Inc., announced that its federal Lifeline offering, SafeLink, will now offer participants of the program in Wisconsin the choice of three monthly plans, including up to 250 minutes of free monthly talk time - nearly an hour more per month than is offered by any other competitor. The new ...
SafeLink Wireless® Raises Lifeline Offering - Up to 250 Minutes of Free Talk Time For Wisconsin's Eligible Low-Income ... Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:18PMAmerica's number one prepaid cell phone provider, TracFone Wireless, Inc., announced that its federal Lifeline offering, SafeLink, will now offer participants of the program in Wisconsin the choice of three monthly plans, including up to 250 minutes of free monthly talk time â nearly an hour more per month than is offered by any other competitor. Â
News briefs Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:58AMMortgage rates sank to the lowest level in decades this week, pushed down by the weak economy and the Federal Reserve's move to help lift the recovery by buying government debt.
India set to witness fastest growth of prepaid cards: PIF Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:02AMMumbai, Aug 12 : Riding on its low-cost payment solution and growing demand for cashless transactions, prepaid cards in India is poised to achieve back-to-back 60 per cent growth this fiscal also, which is said to be the fastest in the entire world.
Fed delays start of gift-card disclosures Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe Federal Reserve on Thursday delayed by about five months the implementation of some disclosures governing gift cards.
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Newtek Business Services Reports Consolidated Net Income of $931 Thousand, or $0.03 Per Share for the Second Quarter ... Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:48AMNEW YORK -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. , The Small Business Authority, a provider of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market, reported today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
RONA Achieves Further Growth and Makes Strategic Advances in the Second Quarter Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:30AMBOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC-- - RONA inc. , the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, today reported its financial results for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended June 27, 2010 .
RONA Achieves Further Growth and Makes Strategic Advances in the Second Quarter Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:30AMBOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 08/11/10) - RONA inc. (TSX: RON - News ), the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, today reported its financial results for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended June 27, 2010 (second quarter and first half of 2010). All figures in this release are in Canadian dollars. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Compared to the ...
Lynn car break suspect held on $5G Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:33AMLYNN - While allegedly breaking into a vehicle on Goodridge Street Wednesday night, a Lynn man was interrupted and chased by the owner before being apprehended by Lynn police.
Transaction Wireless Secures Patent for Mobile Gift Card Services Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:24AMSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transaction Wireless Issued a US Patent for Mobile Gift Card technology.