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Walmart takes drastic action to curb growing fraud problem at self-checkout
The retailer has installed bright yellow rims around the PIN pads that some are calling an anti-theft "chastity belt."
More US shoppers paying for groceries with this trendy loan method: survey
“Inflation is still a problem. Interest rates are still really high," Lending Tree consumer analyst Matt Schultz said. "There’s a lot of uncertainty around tariffs and other economic issues, and...
Loyalty program Bilt to offer points plan on student loan, housing payments: 'More mature credit profile'
The rewards program already offers points to renters and homebuyers, as well as condo and co-op owners.
Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant
The deal joins two of the largest credit card companies that aren’t banks first, like JPMorgan and Citi, with the notable exception of American Express.
Grate disappointment: My local pizzeria charged me a 'bitching fee' after I spoke up about an incorrect order
"Honestly, there wasn't any bitching involved so I don't know what that was about."
Judge scraps Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule capping credit card late fees at $8
A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule capping credit card late fees at $8, after the agency agreed with opponents that the rule...
Student, 13, steals her art teacher's credit card for shopping spree -- as educator claims school is not doing much to help
“I’m a teacher. I live paycheck-to-paycheck and $200 to a principal, maybe is nothing but $200.”
Secret fees grab millions a month from our MTA fares
Private companies are taking a substantial cut of every single subway swipe, bus ride, Metro-North ticket or LIRR pass — potentially hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Debt consolidation or debt settlement — which is right for you?
There are several factors that can help you choose which method is better for you.
AOC teams up with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for bill capping credit card interest at 10%
The current average is nearly three times higher than their proposed limit — at 28.71%.
Trump orders 30-day freeze on use of US government credit cards
The pause of credit card usage comes a week after DOGE discovered nearly $40 billion in spending last year linked to government-issued plastic.
DOGE finds nearly $40 billion in spending linked to government-issued credit cards
“The US government currently has ~4.6M active credit cards/accounts, which processed ~90M unique transactions for ~$40B of spend in FY24,” read an X post from the cost-cutting initiative’s official account.
Dear Abby: My sister wants to 'win me back' from my fiancee and marry me herself
A Dear Abby reader seeks Abby's advice regarding his sister wanting to marry him.
The dam is about to break as US credit card loan defaults soar: experts
During the first nine months of 2024, lenders wrote off more than $46 billion in seriously delinquent credit card loans, according to a report.
Holiday spending 'clearly on track' to reach record-breaking heights even as credit card debt strangles shoppers
Americans were already heavily saddled with debt before heading into the holiday season.
Your holiday shopping habits may be problematic — how to get seasonal spending under control
"Don’t sacrifice your financial stability or emotional health for the sake of Christmas."
Millennials rely on credit cards at record rate during 2024 holiday season: study
Gen Yers – or those born between 1981 and 1996, also known as millennials – are leaning on credit cards at record rates as they struggle to stuff stockings and...
Macy's, other big retailers hike store-branded credit card rates as holidays ramp up
Big Lots, Academy Sports, Burlington, Michael’s and Petco are tied for the highest APR at a whopping 35.99% as of September, according to a report.
Bilt Rewards to offer points on home purchases that can be redeemed for travel and other perks
The new program awards one point for every $2 of a home’s closing purchase price.