If you’ve got Apple Pay or Google Wallet on your smartphone and you frequently shop at Rite Aid, it’s time to celebrate. The company announced that they began accepting mobile payments this...
Continue readingCorporate travelers have a new option for planning their business trips. Orbitz for Business has partnered with Visa to create Visa Travel Manager, which is scheduled to debut in October 2015....
Continue readingA recent credit card study showed that the average credit card charges six separate fees. Fees are charged for things like withdrawing cash from an ATM, foreign transactions, and making late...
Continue readingA recent survey revealed a startling truth about the finances of many Americans: over half of them don’t have enough money saved to cover their expenses in the event of an emergency. The survey,...
Continue readingThe coming wave of chip-enabled EMV credit cards is good news for consumers, who will be better protected from fraudulent charges and identity theft, but for small businesses, it could be a...
Continue readingA group of consumer advocates and nonprofit companies are urging the United States government to push for faster adaptation to chip and PIN technology in order to protect consumers. “Congress...
Continue readingWarm weather means backyard barbecues, summer vacations, and lots of weddings. If any of your friends are getting hitched this year, you may want to think twice before agreeing to serve as a...
Continue readingThe majority of young people have no plan in place to achieve their financial goals, according to a recent survey by iQuantifi, a virtual financial advising company catering to Millennials and young...
Continue readingImproving your credit score can take a long time and be a frustrating process. But a new study from credit bureau Experian suggests that one way to help people boost their credit would be to reflect...
Continue readingThe director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Richard Cordray, believes that the United States is facing a crisis when it comes to financial education. He also thinks that it is...
Continue readingIt would seem that the government shut down has impacted millions of people from all walks of life. Add credit card applicants to the list. The Internal Revenue Service – whose operations affect...
Continue readingIn order to provide greater insight into economic trends and consumer habits, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced plans to monitor up to four out of five credit card transactions...
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