More Parking Meters Accepting Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 12/31/10
In an effort to boost revenue and create a more convenient option for drivers, plenty of cities are installing new [...] »
Purchases of Jewelry, Clothing and Luxury Items Jump
by Alison Storm | 12/29/10
Retailers have something to be jolly about this holiday season. It was the biggest shopping boost since 2005, according to [...] »
No Time for Plastic? eGift Cards More Available to Last Minute Shoppers
by Alison Storm | 12/17/10
Gift cards are popular gifts, but for those who truly wait until the very last minute, e-gift cards are becoming [...] »
2011 Looking Better for Late Credit Card and Mortgage Payments
by Alison Storm | 12/10/10
New expert predictions say that 2011 will be a better year in terms of delinquency rates on mortgages and credit [...] »
New Credit Card Technology May Make Theft Easier for Crooks
by Alison Storm | 12/3/10
Your credit card could still be in your wallet, but also in the hands of a thief. Thanks to technology [...] »
Debit Cards Popular for Holiday Purchases, but Credit Cards are Safer
by Alison Storm | 11/26/10
Lots of Americans are trying to be more conscious about their spending this holiday season. One way they can keep [...] »
Shoppers Expected to Use Less Plastic But Buy More of It
by Alison Storm | 11/19/10
As Americans become increasingly focused on their budgets, spending less and paying off debt, a new survey says shoppers won’t [...] »
Congressman Says Beware of Store Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 11/15/10
A New York congressman is warning consumers about the pitfalls of store credit cards. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Queens & Brooklyn) [...] »
Credit Card Defaults Drop in September
by Alison Storm | 11/4/10
Fewer Americans are defaulting on credit cards, according to Fitch Ratings released reporting September data. The defaults are now at [...] »
Banks Face Security Threats from Credit Card Scammers
by Alison Storm | 10/29/10
A new kind of flash attack that recently hit several banks and payment processors has some experts saying that financial [...] »
Credit Cards About to Get Way Cooler
by Alison Storm | 10/22/10
Credit cards have improved their look over the years, adding color and design options or even photos. But next month [...] »
The Price of Giving Kids and Teens Plastic
by Alison Storm | 10/15/10
You may feel safer with new credit card laws in place, but there are still ways credit card companies can [...] »
Target Credit Card Helping Schools
by Alison Storm | 10/12/10
You may have used a credit card to get rewards for yourself like free airline miles, free hotel stays or [...] »
New Rule May Shorten Penalty APRs for Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 10/11/10
Ever received a penalty rate from a credit card company? This is a new APR issued when credit card holders [...] »
Justice Department Announces Possible Credit Card Changes
by Alison Storm | 10/6/10
This week the Justice Department revealed details about an investigation into credit card companies Visa and MasterCard. The two year [...] »
Watch Out for New Credit Card Fees
by Alison Storm | 09/24/10
If you thought the CARD Act was going to protect you entirely from credit card fees, watch out. While the [...] »
53 Arrested in Scam that Cost Banks, Credit Card Companies Millions
by Alison Storm | 09/17/10
Dozens of people are behind an identity theft and fraud scam that cost banks, credit card companies and retailers millions, [...] »
Loophole in New Credit Card Laws?
by Alison Storm | 09/10/10
Nearly three weeks after new credit card laws went into effect, consumers may be filling like they have added protection [...] »
How Loyal are You to Your Credit Card Company?
by Alison Storm | 09/3/10
How likely are you to switch your credit card? A recent survey found that just 22 percent of credit card [...] »
Credit May be Harder to Come By for College Students
by Alison Storm | 08/27/10
The new credit card laws could help protect college students. They’re being phased in this year and mean that people [...] »
Celebrity Beautician Charged with Credit Card Fraud
by Alison Storm | 08/20/10
Fifty-one-year-old salon owner Maria Gabriella Perez is accused of racking up hundreds of thousands in illegal charges on some of [...] »
Population with Low Credit Scores Growing
by Alison Storm | 08/13/10
Whether you’re a teenager learning about personal finance or an adult without a bank account, prepaid debit cards can fill [...] »
Two Charged in New Type of Credit Fraud
by Alison Storm | 08/6/10
These days, crooks are getting very creative. They’re figuring out ways to steal identities, cash in on faulty insurance claims [...] »
Credit Cards No Longer Accepted for Tuition Payments at One School
by Alison Storm | 07/30/10
A Canadian university says it will no longer let students pay tuition with credit cards. As of August 3, Kwantlen [...] »
Financial Pressures May Have Pushed Late Mayor to Misuse Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 07/23/10
Authorities believe a Dallas-area mayor killed her daughter and turned the gun on herself earlier this week. According to reports, [...] »
More Credit Available for Small Businesses
by Alison Storm | 07/15/10
Small business owners may be able to get their hands on credit cards once again. After the credit crunch made [...] »
Should Candidates’ Personal Debt Matter?
by Alison Storm | 07/9/10
According to reports, a DC Council member, running for the council’s top job that would put him in control of [...] »
Sam’s Club Offering Loans
by Alison Storm | 07/7/10
Along with a month’s supply of toilet paper and four gallon tubs of mustard, Sam’s Club shoppers will now be [...] »
Discover Reports Profits as More Consumers Whip Out Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 06/25/10
It’s been a good quarter for Discover Financial Services. The company reported a 14 percent increase in second-quarter earnings, according [...] »
Another Round of New Credit Card Rules
by Alison Storm | 06/18/10
The rules in the Credit CARD Act of 2009 keep coming. The Federal Reserve handed down the final set of [...] »
New Product Identifies Credit Card Fraud More Accurately
by Alison Storm | 06/11/10
The World Cup kicks off June 11 and experts say so will an increase in credit card fraud. As hundreds [...] »
May be Easier for Consumers to Negotiate Lower APRs
by Alison Storm | 06/4/10
If you don’t like your annual percentage rate, it may be a good time to call up your credit card [...] »
Senate Avoids Amendment to Limit ATM Fees
by Alison Storm | 05/29/10
ATM fees are something that millions of Americans deal with and despise. That could be why Iowa Senator Tom Harkin [...] »
Senator’s Identity Stolen, Used to Buy Pot
by Alison Storm | 05/21/10
Senator Richard Saslaw swears it wasn’t him that bought pot with a credit card. The majority leader of the Virginia [...] »
Credit Card Delinquencies Drop, Mailings Increase
by Alison Storm | 05/13/10
You may notice more mail showing up in your mailbox. Credit card companies are sending out more offers in the [...] »
Credit Card Swipe Fees Hotly Debated
by Alison Storm | 05/7/10
A financial reform bill is making its way through the Senate and lots of rules surrounding credit card use and [...] »
The Financial Troubles of Generation Y
by Alison Storm | 04/28/10
They’re teens and twenty-somethings. They’re confident, opinionated and prone to big spending. Fifty million people make up Generation Y. And [...] »
How to Dispute a Credit Card Purchase of Damaged Merchandise
by Alison Storm | 04/27/10
Whether it’s an airline ticket or a pack of gum, if a credit card purchase shows up on your statement [...] »
Credit Card Bills Getting Paid On Time
by Alison Storm | 04/16/10
Credit card companies say more Americans are paying their bills on time. This could be a sign of economic recovery, [...] »
Studies Show Americans Paying Off More Debt
by Alison Storm | 04/9/10
Consumers borrowed less money in February, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans borrowed 5.6% less to $2.45 trillion. This came [...] »
Stiffest Penalty Ever Handed Out to Credit Card Thief
by Alison Storm | 03/26/10
A federal judge handed out the stiffest penalty in history to a man convicted of stealing millions of credit card [...] »
Find Your Credit Card Agreement Online
by Alison Storm | 03/19/10
Perhaps yours got stuffed in a junk drawer, shredded or tossed in the recycle bin. Those credit card agreements that [...] »
Celebrities Teaching What Not To Do When it Comes to Money
by Alison Storm | 03/12/10
A new article from Yahoo! Sports is highlighting the mistakes made by many pro athletes. According to the article, nearly [...] »
How Volatile are Your Investments?
by Alison Storm | 03/5/10
Do you like to play it safe or are you more risky with your money? Every stock has its own [...] »
Credit Card Direct Mail Campaigns Target Consumers
by Joseph Kenny | 02/5/10
Credit card direct mail campaigns declined during the recession and in the face of increasing federal scrutiny concerning lender practices. [...] »