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Your Amex, Chase and Capital One reward points may soon look different — here's what customers should know
October 2, 2024 | 1:42pmThey're not giving us enough credit.
Always read the fine print: Take these precautions before signing up for a store credit card
September 28, 2024 | 3:57pmWith holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card.
Nancy Pelosi's husband sold more than $500K worth of Visa stock -- just weeks before DOJ's antitrust lawsuit
September 24, 2024 | 3:42pmVisa, the global payment network that facilitates credit and debit transactions, could be named in a federal antitrust lawsuit as early as Tuesday.
Trump suggests capping annual credit card interest rates at 10% — but critics fear ‘price controls’
September 19, 2024 | 6:58pm"Trump just proposed his own version of price controls," one economist said.
JPMorgan reportedly in talks with tech giant to take over credit-card program from Goldman
September 17, 2024 | 1:07pmKey details, including price, are still to be negotiated, according to the report.
Americans are falling behind on credit card bills, auto loans — and Wall Street is getting worried
September 16, 2024 | 12:10pmA recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that around 9.1% of credit card balances turned delinquent over the past year.
How a Prada bag inspired Ankur Jain to ditch California and start Bilt Rewards in NYC
August 30, 2024 | 6:00am"It was so out of touch with not just big problems, but big opportunities," Bilt founder Ankur Jain said of the wacky job offer that pushed him to found Bilt.
Arizonans racking up credit card debt: study
June 25, 2024 | 5:25amA nationwide study determined that Arizonans in several cities are racking up credit card debt, and the state ranks 10th overall for those balances.
Make sure your credit card is never skimmed at the gas pump — keep your money safe with this simple hack
June 21, 2024 | 5:43pmDon't skim over this information.
The simple hack to avoid credit card surcharges at cafes
June 13, 2024 | 11:41amIf you feel like you're increasingly being slapped with card surcharges - you're not imagining it. Here's how to easily avoid extra charges to your card.
Major online merchant becomes latest to drop American Express — here's why
June 6, 2024 | 11:48amIt’s not the first time merchants have voiced opposition to AmEx’s business practices by walking away, most notably the warehouse chain Costco nearly a decade ago.
Dear Abby: I think my old-friend ghosted me because I'm not Jewish enough
June 1, 2024 | 3:00amDear Abby weighs in on a friendship that abruptly ended and a relationship that's hurting a partner's wallet.
This one type of payment card should never be linked to your phone — remove it immediately
May 24, 2024 | 7:24pmTime to tap out.
Five stupid money mistakes that can get your mortgage denied
May 15, 2024 | 3:01pmYou got the pre-approval, found a home, and had your offer accepted. Congratulations! All you need to do now is sit back and wait for closing, right? Well, not exactly.
Judge blocks rule capping credit card late fees at $8 in junk fee setback for Biden
May 10, 2024 | 6:37pmA CFPB spokesperson said the regulator would keep defending the rule, a key part of the Biden administration's crackdown on "junk fees."
Bilt Rewards partners with Douglas Elliman for homeowners to earn points for condo, co-op fees
May 10, 2024 | 6:00amDouglas Elliman tenants can also earn points for eating at local hotspots like Carbone and redeem them for first-class vacation perks.
Cafe customer nailed by $2,000 in charges after workers post credit card online
May 9, 2024 | 12:57amMultiple purchases using the card's numbers left Deaver responsible for $2,000 worth of charges.
Gen Z has an average of $2,834 in credit card debt, over 25% more than millennials before them
May 8, 2024 | 12:54pmInflation-battered Gen Zers face a debt load that is significantly higher than millennials carried when they were their age, according to a troubling new report. The average credit-card balance for...
Chase to let advertisers target bank customers based on spending history
April 3, 2024 | 2:10pmJPMorgan Chase bank unveiled a new unit on Wednesday called Chase Media Solutions that will let marketers tempt customers with targeted ads and discounts related to their spending data.
Premium credit card holders may pay more thanks to $30B Visa-Mastercard settlement
March 27, 2024 | 12:17pmVisa and Mastercard on Tuesday reached a landmark $30 billion settlement that will limit credit and debit card fees for merchants.