Retail trade group urges passage of bill that would reduce credit card ‘swipe fees,’ here’s why
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the nation's largest retail trade group, is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), saying it has the potential to save…
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States with the highest credit card debt
Californians are racking up the most credit card debt, according to recent data from personal finance website WalletHub. Currently, consumers…
Intuit Credit Karma launches AI-powered financial assistant for consumers
Intuit Credit Karma is launching a new tool on Wednesday that leverages generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help consumers with…
All income brackets now living paycheck to paycheck: Study
Inflation, mortgage rates over 7% and credit card APR's north of 20% have pushed all income brackets into living paycheck…
Parents plan to spend less on back-to-school shopping this year: survey
Concerns about the economy have pushed parents to cut back on back-to-school spending for K-12 students this year, a recent…
Christmas in July: Shoppers plan bigger spending earlier this holiday, survey says
A July gauge on Christmas shopping showed an increasing number of consumers plan to spend more during the holiday season,…
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly once received denial for Apple Card
Tim Cook reportedly encountered temporary difficulty early on in obtaining one of Apple’s credit cards. When the Apple CEO tried…
Most consumers aren’t sold on the benefits of buy now, pay later: Report
A growing number of consumers struggling to make ends meet are reluctantly turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) services…
Stuck on an airport layover? Travel pros reveal the best ways to spend that extra time
If you’re taking to the friendly skies this summer, fall or winter, you may have a planned airport connection —…
Some consumers max out credit cards without knowing how much they pay to borrow: Survey
Inflation and rising prices are why 31% of Americans said they maxed out their credit cards over the past two…
Credit card debt set to hit $1T as inflation continues squeezing Americans
Americans are drowning in credit card debt as stubborn inflation makes the cost of everyday necessities more expensive. The New…
Some Americans drowning in credit card debt following the COVID-19 pandemic: survey
When it comes to personal finances following the pandemic, Americans are divided into two categories – some have emerged with…
Credit card debt hits $1T for the first time ever
Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover everyday expenses, with debt surpassing $1 trillion for the first…