Late last year, Canada switched over from using traditional forms of money printing and adopted a new plastic currency that is far more durable and long lasting than its former counterpart. It would...
Continue readingThere has been a recent uptick in the number of credit card skimmers caught on ATM machines and as such, you have a responsibility to make sure you are safeguarding your information at every turn....
Continue readingOne of the biggest financial worries parents have regarding their teenagers is whether or not they will be able to manage their finances once they go out into "the real world". While certain...
Continue readingWe have all heard about the future of mobile payments and how easy it will be once all mobile manufacturers finally agree to a universal form of technology. Until that time comes, we are left to...
Continue readingDebuting in April, the Sallie Mae Cash Back Visa Card is designed especially with students in mind. With college graduation looming for many students, the worry of paying off debt can be a burden....
Continue readingThe Pacific Ocean isn't the only thing making waves on the shores of Hawaii nowadays. According to local sources, the State of Hawaii is now pursuing a lawsuit against several major credit card...
Continue readingAcross the United States, more and more cases of people reporting increased prices when using credit cards are occurring. When did it become cheaper to pay with cash? Apparently in the past year, as...
Continue readingIn the age of information technology, credit card companies are able to keep tabs on you more than ever. With the increased amount of information that they are able to collect on you and your...
Continue readingAccording to data collected annually by credit card issuers and payment processors, global expenditures using debit and credit cards have increased by 12.1% between 2010 and 2011. The total...
Continue readingDespite new, strict regulations placed on banks and credit card issuers by the United States Congress, they are fighting back by finding the loopholes in the provision. Apparently, banks are now...
Continue readingEven though Tax Day has come and passed, millions of Americans have yet to pay their taxes for 2011. The IRS is fairly lenient in allowing you to pay your taxes late (1% penalty for each month it is...
Continue readingA new idea is hitting Britain and is aiming to spike use of credit cards through mobile or "contactless payments". Credit and debit customers who are with Barclay and have Barclaycards are now...
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