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Consumer watchdog warns companies against devaluing credit card rewards, launches tool to avoid scams
A federal consumer watchdog is warning that certain credit card companies may be illegally devaluing accrued rewards such as points or airline miles. The Consumer…
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Consumer watchdog warns companies against devaluing credit card rewards, launches tool to avoid scams
A federal consumer watchdog is warning that certain credit card companies may be illegally devaluing accrued rewards such as points…
McLaren's Zak Brown, Mastercard's Raja Rajamannar tout partnership ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
McLaren Racing Formula 1 Team and Mastercard officially launched their partnership on Thursday ahead of practice for the 2024 Las…
Get approved for apartment as first-time renter with these tips
If you are renting an apartment for the first time, there are likely many questions swirling in your mind. You…
Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $89M over Apple Card failures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay $89 million over mishandled transaction…
Credit card companies now charging extra fees for paper statements
A new push to move credit card users to a digital statement will now come with a penalty for those…
Parents are going into deeper credit card debt to cover back-to-school expenses
With summer wrapping up shortly, parents are outfitting their children for the new school year. But American households are struggling…
Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed study
A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their monthly credit card payments as they continue to battle high…
Credit card delinquencies are surging — and rising fastest in this California city
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
Many Americans plan to rely on their credit cards to finance a significant portion of their holiday travel, even if…
4 ways Americans use credit cards to purchase and plan for the future
Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of American finances as individuals seek ways to gain financially for the present and…
American Express takes further control of restaurant reservations
American Express is acquiring yet another restaurant booking platform. It's a potential gamechanger for cardholders in a world where nabbing…
Visa, Mastercard can likely handle swipe-fee settlement bigger than $30 billion: judge
A federal judge said Friday that card issuers Visa and Mastercard could likely withstand a "substantially greater" settlement with merchants…
Most travelers trying to keep frugality in mind when planning summer travel: Experian
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
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a $30 billion antitrust settlement under which Visa and Mastercard agreed to limit fees…
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will apply credit card rules to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products. As a…
Consumers want credit products despite high interest rates: TransUnion
The high interest rate environment has done little to dampen the appetite for credit products, a recent TransUnion report said. …
eBay ditching American Express as a payment option this summer
eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express credit cards to pay for purchases on the online…
Financial dangers of store credit cards can be ‘severe,’ expert warns
Nearly every store has rewards credit cards available for customers, but not all the offers add up to major savings.…