Living the life of Ryan Bingham, the character played by George Clooney in the Oscar nominated film "Up In The Air," give you the benefit of free hotels and luxury airplane seats.  But for some, these rewards are more than just perks; they are a way to stay afloat during hard times.

A Federal Reserve Report put out late last month shows that consumers have been turning around their savings habits and reducing their reliance on credit over the last year. But what effect will this have on the economy?

Chase Card Services has announced today that it plans to make some changes to its Freedom credit card. The changes will increase the amount of cash back customers receive and avoid interest on everyday purchases.

The past has seen skyrocketing gold prices, as the dollar weakened during the financial crisis. Some think that this new interest in gold could lead to credit card being offered that are backed by gold rather than dollars.

In direct response to the latest installment of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) on February 22, a sharp increase is expected in electronic-payment options and implementations.

The second phase of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act goes into effect today, providing new regulations that protect consumers against high rates and fees from credit lenders.

Visa, the official card of the Olympic Winter Games, cashed in big at the opening day of the 2010 Vancouver Games last Friday.

The second phase of the CARD Act lending regulation is set to go into effect next week, and credit lenders have been looking for any way they can to get a few extra dollars out of consumers this month.

Did you know that when you use a credit or debit card to make purchases, it actually costs the retailer money?

American credit cardholders are in for a treat this month, with the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act going into effect on February 22.