Credit Cards

Displaying 1 - 50 of 58 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Financial Literacy 101 Credit Scores
Northern Iowan 116:6, p.4
In the author's opinion, financial literacy and money management are keys for a successful future. One aspect of this is your credit score and credit history, which Weber explains.
2 Keeping your credit in check
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.1
The end of the school year also marks the end of Financial Literacy Month. Students are reminded that what they do with their finances now will follow them for a lifetime. Be aware of your credit score.
3 Credit card debt: easy to get, hard to get rid of
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.9
Truths and myths about credit cards; readers warned of the dangers of credit card debt.
4 Financial Aid Office offers Live Like a Student courses
Northern Iowan 107:6, p.4
Free classes offered on personal budgeting, credit and credit cards, student loans, and identity protection. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded at the end of the semester to students enrolled.
5 Students become victims of credit card fraud
Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1
Police are investigating use of student credit cards in other states. The students had used their cards at the Pita Pit during January and February.
6 Credit CARD Act raises debate
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.6
Credit cards can no longer be issued to persons under 21 without a co-signer. Free prizes or goods cannot be offered with a credit card application. The act is intended to protect college students from piling up credit card debt.
7 U-bill, u-pay
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.6
Believes that students should be careful about accumulating too much debt.
8 March is Fraud Protection Month
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.2
Tips for protecting yourself against criminals trying to get money. Facebook and MySpace can be a goldmine for identity thieves. Do not post personal information.
9 Credit card debt adds up to big trouble
Northern Iowan 104:17, p.1
Dangers of credit card debt for college students explained; size of debt has been increasing; credit card counseling service is available at the Wesley Foundation; photo.
10 Some college lessons not part of the plan
Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7
Retrospective on lessons learned during the past year of college.
11 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Credit and Identity Theft" will be presented Tuesday, February 6.
12 Good credit solves a lot of problems
Northern Iowan 103:32, p.1
Credit scores important.
13 Identity theft threatens college students
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.7
Michelle Boykins warns college students of identity theft. Students urged not to give personal information on the Internet and to check their credit reports regularly; photo.
14 Managing credit cards involves budgeting
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.11
Credit cards can be helpful, but students should be aware of interest rates and managing debt; photo.
15 Government changes rules as more Americans find themselves in debt
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Federal government has raised the minimum percentage that must be paid.
16 Financial Literacy Month good time to discuss credit management with children
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Credit education is important, especially because many college students graduate with high debt.
17 In debt? 'The Money Game' may help
Northern Iowan 101:28, p.3
"The Money Game" debt seminar held on campus.
18 Americans big spenders during holidays
Northern Iowan 101:27, p.1
Suggestions for ways to shop for the holidays while being financially responsible; photo.
19 Credit companies profit from students
Northern Iowan 101:14, p.1
Takes a look at the problem of credit card abuse among college students; photo.
20 Fiscal irresponsibility causes increase in bankruptcies, says UNI economist
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
Credit cards believed to be the cause of the increase in bankruptcy filings.
21 Credit Education Week to help all students
Northern Iowan 100:9, p.1
UNI Financial Aid office, Counseling Center, Department of Residence, Iowa State Extension Office, and John Deere Community Credit Union are sponsoring week of advice for whatever money situation students may be in.
22 UNI to mark national Credit Education Week
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Lecture on credit responsibility to be held October 1, in Sabin 102.
23 Ignorance about credit cards contributes to rising bankruptcies
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
Personal bankruptcies at an all-time high this year; weak understanding of credit card usage believed to be the culprit.
24 Seminar slated to get students out of 'plastic prison'
Northern Iowan 99:32, p.4
Department of Residence and UNI Parents Association will sponsor as three part seminar on financial management entitled "Avoid Plastic Prison."
25 Mini cards major problem
Northern Iowan 99:24, p.7
Discusses the dangers of key chain credit cards.
26 Fiscal irresponsibility causes increase in bankruptcies, says UNI economist
Public Relations News Release 2002:214, p.1
Lois Lindell believes credit cards play a major role in the increase of bankruptcies.
27 Student voices
Northern Iowan 99:2, p.17
Students respond to the question: What are you doing to get out of credit card debt?; photo.
28 Cost of convenience creates indentured students; credit cards become quick stumbling blocks for college students
Northern Iowan 99:2, p.1
Students speak on the dangers of credit cards.
29 College graduates' debt increasing exponentially
Northern Iowan 98:29, p.1
Explores student credit card debt and offers suggestions for getting out of debt.
30 Credit education class to be offered through UNI program
Public Relations News Release 2001:195, p.1
"Clean Up Your Credit" will be presented by the UNI Regional Business Center and the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of N.E. Iowa, on Nov. 27.
31 David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller
Campus News Network 11:23, p.
Published an article on credit card debt.
32 Don't sink under credit debt
Northern Iowan 97:45, p.7
Discusses the impact that a new bill dealing with credit card debt would have on college students.
33 College students accumulating credit card debt
Public Relations News Release 2000:307, p.1
Arthur Cox will offer advice for college students on the use of credit cards.
34 Lawmakers seek to educate about credit
Northern Iowan 97:4, p.4
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller encourages students to think about not obtaining credit cards if they already have substantial student loans to pay off; photo.
35 Establishing solid credit can be painful for college students
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.6
Comments on importance of using credit cards responsibly.
36 Furby might make up for credit card mess
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.7
Columnist has suffered because his credit cards were stolen from the mail.
37 Student credit card dangers
Northern Iowan 95:2, p.13
Tips for credit card use.
38 Cut up the plastic!
Northern Iowan 94:40, p.5
Editorial comments on an Iowa State professor's study on college students and credit cards.
39 The Riot Act
Northern Iowan 94:40, p.9
Sign up for a credit card and get a free bag of candy.
40 Safe credit card use, lower bills
Northern Iowan 94:35, p.11
Students should use credit cards wisely.
41 Credit card addiction hazardous to students
Northern Iowan 94:32, p.10
Students with credit cards need to manage their cards and resulting debts wisely.
42 Stemming the tide of rising credit card delinquencies
Public Relations News Release 1997:87, p.1
UNI Assistant Professor of Finance Eileen St. Pierre states consumers need to take responsibility for managing their credit cards wisely.
43 I'll take a burger and fries, and put it on my credit card
Public Relations News Release 1996:471, p.1
Professor McCormick discusses the next step in credit card use; within the fast food industry.
44 To charge or not to charge
Northern Edition 2:17, p.17
Student's experience with credit cards.
45 "Credit card cycle" affects students
Northern Iowan 90:49, p.3
Students tell how they use their credit cards.
46 Students score low on credit card test
Northern Iowan 90:12, p.3
Local bank explains policies.
47 The future of plastic: less credit, more debit.
Public Relations News Release 1991:435, p.1
Frank Thompson predicts increased popularity of the debit card in the next decade.
48 "Can Citibank accept a salad shooter or a chia pet as my payment?"
Public Relations News Release 1991:336, p.1
FrankThompson suggests addressing holiday debt problems by paying the creditor charging the most interest first.
49 Is the American dream made of plastic?
Public Relations News Release 1991:262, p.1
Phil Murray states that if Congress passes a law that puts a cap on credit card interest rates, millions of creditworthy consumers will have their cards cancelled.
50 Plastic plastic everywhere--are we creating a cashless society?
Public Relations News Release 1990:696, p.1
Credit card use is on the rise due to ease of use and security of transactions.