What are credit card convenience fees?
Paying with a credit card often yields rewards. But in…
October 14, 2021
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Debt collectors’ ethics codes
Associations of debt collectors try to curb abuses in the…
October 10, 2021
Fed could begin tapering asset purchases in November
The Fed’s move to begin cutting back on its asset…
September 22, 2021
How will Biden’s order fostering competition affect credit cards?
A recent presidential executive order urges the CFPB to rein…
September 16, 2021
Can someone access money from my prepaid card if they know the card number?
A reader wonders if someone can fraudulently access money from…
September 6, 2021
I committed credit card fraud
Who are these people who hack our credit cards? Two…
September 3, 2021
How to protect your cards from identity theft
Hackers don't just open new accounts in your name, they…
August 24, 2021
FOMC maintains 0% rate decision at July meeting
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expects the Delta variant of COVID-19…
July 28, 2021
What are ‘prescreened’ credit card offers and how do they work?
Credit card issuers use prescreened offers to target their ideal…
July 20, 2021
Visa and Mastercard halt swipe fee hikes for now, but future impacts likely
Visa and Mastercard have put off planned credit card swipe…
June 24, 2021
Fed maintains near 0% rate target at June 2021 meeting
Fed members are more optimistic about the economy and Powell…
June 16, 2021
Colorado to legalize credit card surcharges
If the Colorado bill gets signed, the state will permit…
June 11, 2021
How entrepreneurs can protect themselves from credit card fraud
Small companies may not have a lot of resources at…
May 27, 2021
6 questions about prepaid cards
Considering a prepaid card? Here's everything you should know about…
May 27, 2021
Fraud alerts: What they are and how they work
A fraud alert will let lenders know you might be…
May 17, 2021
What to do if you find a lost credit card
When you find a lost credit card, the actions you…
January 21, 2022
How to switch to a new credit card from the same bank
Almost every issuer will let you switch to a different…
January 6, 2022
How to read your credit card’s terms and conditions
Consumers should know how to read their credit card's terms…
December 22, 2021
How to report credit card fraud
Credit card fraud is shifting online during the pandemic as…
December 20, 2021
What is an EMV credit card, and how does it work?
The way you use a credit card is changing as…
December 17, 2021
Avoid credit card fraud this holiday season
As online sales soar and supply chain issues reduce inventory,…
November 24, 2021
What is deferred interest?
Deferred interest plans are often advertised in retail stores as…
November 4, 2021
How to cancel an unauthorized pending charge on your credit card
The merchant might be able to reverse the charge, but…
October 18, 2021
I committed credit card fraud
Who are these people who hack our credit cards? Two…
September 3, 2021
FOMC maintains 0% rate decision at July meeting
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expects the Delta variant of COVID-19…
July 28, 2021