A plethora of new mobile finance apps are making it easier for folks to manage their money with the swipe of a screen. Banking apps from Chase, Citi, Well Fargo, and Bank of America have all been...
Continue readingCredit card security has been at the forefront of folks’ minds lately, with the switchover to chip cards from traditional magnetic stripe cards. Credit card banks and issuers are doing their best...
Continue readingOne perk of being an American Express cardholder is access to exclusive events, like the concert series they sponsor, featuring shows directed by celebrities. Ellie Goulding is the latest star of...
Continue readingIf one of your New Year’s resolutions was to step up your security and prevent yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft or other fraud schemes, the AARP Fraud Watch Network has a few tips...
Continue readingAs 2016 gets started, one thing is certain: this is shaping up to be the year of the smart payment technology security boom. Technological advancements that have brought smart wallets and mobile...
Continue readingThe Clarkson Inn has joined up with Stash Hotel Rewards, letting members of the rewards program earn points when they stay at the Potsdam, New York, property. The Clarkson Inn is a Victorian-style...
Continue readingGift cards are more popular than ever, as evidenced by a new study that shows they will account for $130 billion in spending in 2015; a 6% jump over 2014. By 2018, total gift card volume is projected...
Continue readingOnline shopping has a lot going for it. You don’t have to worry about finding a parking spot, you don’t have to drive to five different stores to find the thing you want, and you don’t have to...
Continue readingWhen you go shopping, you are probably used to being asked if you’d like to sign up for a store credit card, and get 10% or more off your purchase. These offers can be tempting. Often, they are...
Continue readingVisa Integrated Marketing Solutions (VIMS), a newly launched marketing platform for small and medium businesses, aims to help those businesses attract new customers and hold on to them. The...
Continue readingUsing a bank not part of your bank’s network has always come at a price, but that price is higher than ever, according to a recent study. The average out-of-network ATM fee has risen to $4.52...
Continue readingFor years, the United States has lagged behind other countries when it comes to payment security. EMV cards, also called chip-enabled cards, or chip-and-PIN cards, are standard across Europe and...
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