Credit Cards

These days, millions of consumers across the country rely on prepaid debit cards as a means of handling their finances because they find traditional bank accounts to be too expensive. However, with coming technology changes for the card industry, those people might have more difficulty in obtaining these accounts at low costs. Within the next… Read More

The battle over credit card swipe fees rages on as a new lawsuit has been filed against the multi-billion dollar settlement that is just months from being finalized. The $7.25 billion proposed settlement between Visa and MasterCard, and a large number of retail groups and chains, has drawn significant opposition from many well-known national stores,… Read More

The simple pieces of plastic in your wallet don’t seem that interesting, but most people don’t know what they are capable of. I am not talking about scraping snow off a windshield or jimmying open a locked door, I am talking about some of the really neat tricks that you can perform with your credit… Read More

This month, in our Best Credit Cards in America series, we are looking at the best business credit cards. When looking for the best business credit cards, cardholders should have different requirements than they would for personal credit cards. Business users need to look for flexible terms, rewards for common business purchases, and in many… Read More

A massive, controversial settlement between a number of retailer groups and the world’s two largest processors of debit and credit card payments is looming, but now, more companies are opting out of the deal on the grounds that they feel it is unfair to them going forward. A total of 19 companies have opted out of the… Read More

There is a problem with credit card rewards. Banks promote reward cards that feature award flights and free hotel nights, and applicants sometimes believe that these rewards will materialize with a few keystrokes and the click of their mouse. But in fact, earning and redeeming rewards can take some time as the best trips must… Read More

One of the world’s best-known tech companies has been working hard to broaden the scope of its mobile payment program for the past few years, and now will allow users to send money through the system, or their own bank accounts, via email. Consumers will now have the option to attach money to messages sent through… Read More

Mark Twain once said “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” But when it comes to credit card fees, there is actually a lot that credit card users can do to reduce or eliminate them. In fact, conscientious cardholders can avoid paying these fees altogether when they choose the right cards… Read More

Credit cards are kind of like cars. Most drivers stick to popular models like the Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry, while others seek out high performance cars that are more exotic. Likewise, the market for credit cards is so vast, that it is worth considering some cards that you might not be aware you… Read More

Banks market their travel rewards credit cards using billboards, junk mail, and even by having flight attendants hand out applications on the plane. And their most popular, eye-catching offer is for a “free flight” or some other large sign-up bonus. Recently, executives from five of the largest banks got together to discuss credit card rewards… Read More