Topic: Pam Girardo

Do people really need to be told not to do stupid things?

Consumer Reports - 612 days ago
When companies began to allow consumers to include a photo of themselves on their credit cards, I applauded it as a no-brainer. When a former Consumer Reports colleague recently received a new Capital One MasterCard and wanted to add a headshot, he ...

Lenders push risky credit for medical debt

Consumer Reports - 1334 days ago
When you're buying a new car or a plasma TV, you're on guard against high-pressure sales pitches and finance schemes that benefit the seller's bottom line rather than yours. " A promo for CapitalOne Healthcare Finance says, "Expert cosmetic surgery ...

Capital One to Lure Deposits with Air Miles

SeekingAlpha - 1611 days ago
Capital One Financial launched a product this week that looks to lure savings deposits using an old favorite in a new venue: a money-market account that offers air miles based on average monthly balances. But Capital One says its new account is ...