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New Card Offer Reviews

In our “New Card Offer Reviews” blog section, we examine the latest credit card offers being introduced by card issuers. We review the very latest cards being rolled out by card issuers, banks and department stores and we compare them side-by-side with similar offers to give our readers the very best new card information possible.

We also examine the more controversial credit card products and services, including the latest debit cards, student credit cards and brand new rewards programs being tested in the marketplace. At Credit Card Assist, we work hard to provide our users with the latest, most up-to-date credit card product and services information available.

New Year in 2012 Will Bring Many More New Credit Card Offers

December 29, 2011

The economy seems to be making a slow turn around and with that, credit card issuers are getting application happy. The upcoming year will see a large increase in card applications sent by credit card companies eager to find new customers.  This trend stems from the fact that fewer Americans are defaulting on their credit [...]

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Celebrate 2012 in Style With a Brand New Credit Card

December 28, 2011
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Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for Americans to start thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. Instead of watching the ball drop while pledging once again to lose weight and call your grandmother on Tuesdays, why not resolve to strengthen your credit rating this year with a new credit card? Consumers can expect [...]

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4 Credit Cards That Aren’t Worth Their Bonuses

November 30, 2011
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When it comes to wooing new customers, bribery is the oldest trick in the credit card industry’s book. Since the early 50′s, card issuers have been able to convince American consumers to open new lines of credit that they don’t need and probably shouldn’t have just by offering cash back, air miles and other promotions [...]

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Farewell, Unpopular Credit Card Fees

November 28, 2011
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Maybe the credit card companies have started to listen. Maybe they’re trying to repair the image damaged by the CARD Act. Maybe they’re just trying to distract us from the wave of new banking fees that’s about to hit checking accounts and debit cards. Whatever the reason, credit card companies have started axing many of [...]

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Is it Safe to Go Back to the Citi? Weighing in on Citibank’s Turmoil

November 18, 2011
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Citibank has been in the news a lot lately, and not for the right reasons. In 2009, the company closed thousands of active credit card accounts without warning because it was losing money on its rewards system. Then, exactly two years later, Citibank had 30 Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested for trying to close out [...]

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Looking for Some Serious Sports Action? These Cards Give You More

September 26, 2011

There are lots of cards out there that offer rewards that are great for sports fans, but then there are cards that just look like they do. While many cards have a team logo on them, only a few will offer you passes to practice, signed footballs, and private parties.

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Inspiring Culinary Treat With The Williams-Sonoma Credit Card

September 23, 2011

Looking for a card that loves being in the kitchen as much as you do? The Williams-Sonoma credit card just came out last week in conjunction with Barclaycard and Visa. It promises to be a real winner for those who love kitchen gadgets. For every dollar spent at Williams-Sonoma, cardholders get three reward points. They [...]

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Dual Use Credit And Debit Card Now Available

September 1, 2011

There is now an alternative to the over-stuffed wallet.  Use one card that does more than one job.   That doesn’t mean using your debit card to scrape the frost from your windshield.  You can now use one MasterCard to cover both credit and debit card purchases.

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Citi Simplicity Card: More Complicated Than You Think?

August 9, 2011
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Citi recently introduced a new card offer called the Citi Simplicity Card, and it’s aimed at consumers who want a credit card with easy-to understand terms. The terms of this credit card are indeed simple, but the card is not for everyone. The Citi Simplicity Card has a slightly paradoxical character to it. The card [...]

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New Citi Simplicity Makes Things Easier, Not Cheaper

August 7, 2011

A new credit card by Citigroup offers just what its name implies – simplicity at every turn. Unfortunately, sometimes being simple doesn’t necessarily mean being cheap, and that’s exactly the case here.

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