Most travelers trying to keep frugality in mind when planning summer travel: Experian Banks & Cards December 31, 2024 Summer travel is heating up with the weather, but consumers are weary about spending too much. Nearly 71% of consumers…
Judge rejects multibillion Visa, Mastercard settlement in swipe fee case Banks & Cards December 30, 2024 A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a $30 billion antitrust settlement under which Visa and Mastercard agreed to limit fees…
Visa, Mastercard can likely handle swipe-fee settlement bigger than $30 billion: judge Banks & Cards December 29, 2024 A federal judge said Friday that card issuers Visa and Mastercard could likely withstand a “substantially greater” settlement with merchants…
American Express takes further control of restaurant reservations Banks & Cards December 28, 2024 American Express is acquiring yet another restaurant booking platform. It’s a potential gamechanger for cardholders in a world where nabbing…
4 ways Americans use credit cards to purchase and plan for the future Banks & Cards December 27, 2024 Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of American finances as individuals seek ways to gain financially for the present and…
Credit card delinquencies are surging — and rising fastest in this California city Banks & Cards December 26, 2024 A growing number of Californians are struggling to pay their credit card bills as they continue to battle steep interest…
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel Banks & Cards December 25, 2024 Many Americans plan to rely on their credit cards to finance a significant portion of their holiday travel, even if…
Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed study Banks & Cards December 24, 2024 A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their monthly credit card payments as they continue to battle high…
Parents are going into deeper credit card debt to cover back-to-school expenses Banks & Cards December 23, 2024 With summer wrapping up shortly, parents are outfitting their children for the new school year. But American households are struggling…
Credit card companies now charging extra fees for paper statements Banks & Cards December 22, 2024 A new push to move credit card users to a digital statement will now come with a penalty for those…