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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.

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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Do You Have a United or Continental Airlines Card? Listen Up!

August 4, 2011
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United and Continental agreed to a merger back in the spring of 2010, and as the two airlines merge, so will their credit cards. The new card just rolled out and is called the United Mileage Plus Explorer Card. It’s for people with good to excellent credit and does a fairly clean mash-up of the [...]

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Citi’s New Simplicity Offer Makes Credit More Simple

August 1, 2011

If you are like most people who have used a credit card, there have been some surprises along the way in the form of hidden fees, and more payback than you were counting on. No more, not with the brand new Citi Simplicity card. This card is designed with the busy person in mind. There [...]

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Taking Advantage Of The Latest 0% APR Credit Card Offers

June 27, 2011

In 2011, a number of card issuers have started to offer very aggressive 0% interest rates on purchases and balance transfers for extended periods, as long as 2 years in some cases, giving consumers looking for low rate cards significantly better options than they’ve had in quite some time. One of the more appealing offers [...]

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How to Get An Additional 5% Off Target’s Rock-Bottom Prices

May 9, 2011

With REDCard, Target and its cute little dog are offering you a great way to save even more on Target’s already low prices. REDcard is Target’s credit card program that saves you a whopping 5% on all purchases made in-store or at Target.com.  The only items not included in the discount are things like prescriptions, eye [...]

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5 Critical Card Attributes You’ve Got to Compare

March 28, 2011

These days, shopping for a credit card is not an easy task. With your credit score riding in the balance and the multitude of information floating around and in solicitations mailed to your home, it’s no wonder consumers are prone to making a big mistake in the personal finance game by choosing the wrong card. There are some specifics that you [...]

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American Express Senior Gold Card With Senior Specific Perks

January 27, 2011

American Express has created a credit card specifically for senior citizens aged 62 and older. The American Express Senior Gold Card has been promoted heavily among the AAPR crowd as the card issuer makes every attempt to attract the business of a generation most creditors consider to be relatively low-risk. Special invitations are being sent [...]

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