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Hello Kitty owner Sanrio says fan website security leak fixed; 3.3M users potentially affected + MORE Dec 23rd
HONG KONG – The Japanese company that owns the Hello Kitty brand says it has fixed a security leak in an online fan site for the famous character that compromised the personal information of 3.3 million users.
Sanrio’s digital arm said Tuesday that it has “corrected” a securi.... More »
This Week in RWRDS May 23, 2025: Start travelling sooner with these credit card bonuses + MORE May 24th
This week we look at 12 credit cards that can help get you travelling sooner, the best bonuses this year on some Aeroplan & Marriott cards, the first look at WestJet’s new business credit card and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here:.... More »
Q&A: How cardholder behavior can impact your credit + MORE Nov 9th
Lesser-known 'behavior scores' consider unique aspects of your credit card behavior, and may affect the kinds of offers you get, but only from your existing card issuer..... More »
Accepting international payments with Square + MORE Sep 29th
For small business owners who use Square to accept credit cards, selling to overseas customers is allowed. But there are a few things you should know to make it easier on your customers and yourself.... More »
Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for August - These cards provide some of the best value out of their welcome bonuses + MORE Aug 6th
Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of August 2020! This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosing a card you .... More »
Credit card interest rates stay put at 15.03 percent
– creditcards.com
July 16, 2014: Interest rates on new card offers held steady this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report
Puerto Rico power company’s finances worry US investors, who call for more information
– canadianbusiness.com
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. investors on Thursday pressed Puerto Rico government officials about the financial health of the island’s power company amid fears it might soon seek to restructure millions of dollars in debt.
The questions came after a nearly two-hour webcast in which officials sought to reassure investors and update them on steps being taken to stabilize the U.S. territory’s economy and generate additional revenue for its government.
It was the first webcast held since Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a law that allows some public corporations to restructure their debt if needed. The law was approved as the U.S. territory enters its eighth year in recession and grapples with some $73 billion in public debt, with public corporations holding nearly 40 per cent of the debt.
Puerto Rico has seen a flurry of credit rating downgrades since the announcement of the law, which does not apply to the island’s general obligation bonds.
David Chafey, chairman of the Government Development Bank, which oversees the island’s debt transactions, stressed that the priority for cash-strapped agencies is to reach consensual and negotiated solutions with creditors…
The questions came after a nearly two-hour webcast in which officials sought to reassure investors and update them on steps being taken to stabilize the U.S. territory’s economy and generate additional revenue for its government.
It was the first webcast held since Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a law that allows some public corporations to restructure their debt if needed. The law was approved as the U.S. territory enters its eighth year in recession and grapples with some $73 billion in public debt, with public corporations holding nearly 40 per cent of the debt.
Puerto Rico has seen a flurry of credit rating downgrades since the announcement of the law, which does not apply to the island’s general obligation bonds.
David Chafey, chairman of the Government Development Bank, which oversees the island’s debt transactions, stressed that the priority for cash-strapped agencies is to reach consensual and negotiated solutions with creditors…
July 17 Update: NH Hotels relaunches their loyalty program, Credit Card Travel Medical Insurance, Petro-Points bonus via iTravel2000
– RewardsCanada.ca
Thursday brings us another relaunched hotel program. News, Tips & TricksYesterday we brought you the details of Kimpton Hotels relaunched program and they are not the only ones to have a change. Spanish based NH Hotels who have hotels in Europe and Latin America have also relaunched their program as NH Rewards. NH Rewards now awards 3% of your stays in points (essentially a 3% cash back program) which is higher return than some of the other cash back type hotel programs like World Hotels Peakpoints and Preferred Hotel Group’s iPrefer. The new program also offers to option to use your points at anytime for redemption via their cash+points option. The interesting thing with the new NH Rewards is they will always reward you with the 3% back whether you pay for the stay with cash or points! Elite levels in the program are awarded even more points and more benefits. No matter what, if you have an NH Hotel stay you should join the program to make sure you get free Wi-Fi. Find out more about NH Rewards here…Rebuilding fiancee's credit one small monthly charge at a time
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In his debut column, former FICO executive Barry Paperno endorses a one-small-monthly-payment plan for an engaged couple
Malaysia Airlines Plane Leaves Trail of Debris – New York Times
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New York TimesMalaysia Airlines Plane Leaves Trail of DebrisNew York TimesA Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 298 passengers and crew members crashed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, and American officials said it was most likely shot down by an antiaircraft missile. Video Credit By AP and Reuters on Publish Date July 17, 2014.Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: Crash prompts airlines to change flight pathsCBC.caAirlines divert flights away from eastern UkraineBBC NewsAustralia shares claw back losses, investors cautious on downed Malaysia planeReutersSydney Morning Herald -The Australian -Bloombergall 6,052 news articles »
