Abstract: A greeting card system and method for bringing a personal connection. Generally, the greeting card, which can be either a printed card or an electronic card (i.e., an e-card) is configured to connect at least two phone numbers when activated. The method includes obtaining a desired card which is capable of being configured for a telephony connection, configuring the card, delivering the card, activating the card, and connecting the at least two telephone numbers. Electronics are connected to the printed card, or operations are provided in the electronic card, with at least two phone numbers being connected upon activation. Further still, a triggering device is preferably used for activating the configured electronics and the configured operations of the e-card.

Abstract: A loan quotation system and method is provided having a consumer data entry point device operatively coupled, via a network, to one or more severs for entering data and receiving a responsive loan quotation.