1+ day, 32+ min ago   (246+ words) Americans earned $47.5 billion in credit card rewards in 2024 but redeemed only $43 billion, highlighting unrealized travel value as interest costs remain elevated. The report details how credit card rewards and travel points typically average 1 cent each, ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 cents, making…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (1202+ words) A customer can swipe a card at what appears to be an ordinary checkout terminal and unknowingly give criminals the information they need to steal money from the account. Hidden skimming devices installed on payment terminals, ATMs and gas pumps…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (442+ words) A viral video has sparked debate online after an X user shared footage of a Wingstop location operating without accepting cash payments. Reshared by the X account @ClownWorld, the video lasts only six seconds, but its message is loud and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (682+ words) Bank customers in several states received calls from people posing as representatives of their financial institution, according to Cape Coral police. The callers asked for one-time passcodes and account-verification details. Investigators said that information was then used to contact the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (716+ words) A San Diego contractor says a fake federal-agent call drained $4,000 from him in minutes after he was pushed into buying Lowe’s gift cards and sending the card numbers to the scammer. Jaime “Jay” Bernal, a San Diego commercial flooring contractor,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (46+ words) Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips. Illinois lawmakers have postponed a first-in-the-nation law that would eliminate credit card swipe fess on sales taxes and employee tips....

7+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (67+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to... A…...

6+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (73+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A federal judge is ruling to keep a first-of-its-kind law on the books in Illinois. It prohibits banks and credit card companies... A federal judge is…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (452+ words) The push toward a “cashless society” isn’t just theory, it’s already playing out in Georgia. As of 2025, businesses here can legally refuse cash and require electronic payments. However, a new proposal at the Capitol could change that, reopening the debate…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (811+ words) Make informed decisions and develop a savings strategy that supports your child’s educational goals. As college tuition reaches an all-time high, saving for higher education has never been more critical for families. With the proper planning and discipline, funding a…...