It pays to be rich if you need a credit card. A year after sweeping credit card regulations upended the industry, banks are showering perks and rewards on big spenders with sterling credit scores. And they’re socking customers with spottier ...

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WASHINGTON — Americans are putting more money on their credit cards after two years of cutting back, helping fuel the third straight monthly increase in consumer borrowing. The Federal Reserve reported Monday that consumers increased their borrowing by $6.1 billion ...

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As Americans become more conscious about the damage debt can do to their finances, there’s always a question of whether it makes sense to pay down first mortgages and home equity lines so they can direct more money to retirement ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp.’s third-quarter net income rose 22.6 percent, helped by strong improvements in its credit card business and expansion into food. The cheap-chic retailer on Wednesday also projected a strong holiday, saying it expects an important ...

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