Decking the Halls With Plastic? Experts Say Plan Ahead
by Alison Storm | 11/29/11
The average resident of Britain will spend the equivalent of $682 during the holiday season. Those who don’t pay off [...] »
Hold On To Your Credit Card This Holiday Season
by Alison Storm | 11/22/11
You may feel like you’re losing a lot of money during the holiday season with all of the presents and [...] »
More Kids Using Parents’ Credit Cards for Online Shopping
by Alison Storm | 11/17/11
A surprisingly high number of children are taking liberties with their parents’ credit cards and using them to shop online. [...] »
Using Credit Card Rewards for Holiday Travel and Gifts
by Alison Storm | 11/15/11
Will you be trying to use credit card rewards for holiday travel or gifts? According to the Capital One Rewards [...] »
Bank Transfer Day a Big Success for Credit Unions
by Alison Storm | 11/10/11
Bank Transfer Day was a success according to credit unions across the country. Thousands of people decided to make the [...] »
Credit Card Rewards Will Help Consumers Pay for Holiday Expenses
by Alison Storm | 10/28/11
Consumers are redeeming their credit card rewards at higher rates, according to a new survey conducted by Capital One Rewards [...] »
How to Ensure Small Businesses Are Protecting Your Credit Card Information
by Alison Storm | 10/25/11
An organization focused on combating identity theft has a warning for small businesses across the country: pay more attention to [...] »
The Best Way to Shred Your Credit Card Statements
by Alison Storm | 10/19/11
Consumer Reports tested 19 cross-cut paper shredders in their latest product investigation. They’re now recommending four of those models because [...] »
What Determines Your Credit Score?
by Alison Storm | 10/11/11
Credit scores are extremely important when you’re trying to get a home loan or getting hired to a new job. [...] »
New Debit Fees May Make Credit a Cheaper Option
by Alison Storm | 10/4/11
Many people who use their debit cards instead of credit cards do it to help t hem keep their budget [...] »
Crooks Use Boy to Steal Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 09/29/11
It wasn’t a knife or gun that helped three Texas women steal credit cards from the elderly. It was a [...] »
Are Small Businesses Keeping Your Credit Card Information Safe?
by Alison Storm | 09/27/11
The Small Business Authority just released the results of its SB Authority Market Sentiment Survey which offers a window into [...] »
Study: Many Cosigners Don’t Know Their Responsibilities
by Alison Storm | 09/13/11
According to new research, many people are not aware of what it means to cosign for a loan or credit [...] »
Study: One Million Cybercrime Victims Created Daily
by Alison Storm | 09/7/11
Cybercrime is serious– seriously expensive. According to a new study from Norton, the global cost hits $114 billion annually. There [...] »
Earn Extra Rewards With Fall Promotions
by Alison Storm | 08/30/11
This fall credit card holders can earn some great perks with rewards. The Choice Privileges Visa Signature card offers users [...] »
Fifth Third Bank Launches Debit/Credit Card Combo
by Alison Storm | 08/24/11
It’s the first of its kind– a credit card that also has the power of a debit card. Fifth Third [...] »
Scammers Masking as Credit Card Companies
by Alison Storm | 08/16/11
Phishing scams are hooking many unsuspecting consumers. Cybercriminals are using fraudulent emails, falsified websites and deceptive text messages as a [...] »
Use Credit Card Rewards to Bid on Gift Cards
by Alison Storm | 08/9/11
Don’t let those credit card rewards just sit there or expire. Chase is releasing a new way to use your [...] »
Cool New Perk for British Airways Visa Cardmembers
by Alison Storm | 08/2/11
Chase Card Services and British Airways just announced a cool new perk for cardmembers who use their British Airways Visa [...] »
Study: Consumers Have Little Interest in Secured Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 07/28/11
A new consumer credit card product being offered by banks isn’t going over that well according to a new survey [...] »
Google Enters World of Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 07/26/11
Companies experiencing tight credit may be able to turn to the search engine giant Google for a little help. Google [...] »
Mom Persuades Teen Son to Steal Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 07/19/11
A Tennessee mom is in jail after authorities say she persuaded her teenage son to steal credit cards from his [...] »
Watch Out for New Credit Card Scam
by Alison Storm | 07/12/11
The Better Business Bureaus in some parts of the country are issuing new warnings about potential fraudulent solicitations. The Better [...] »
Prepaid Card Market Booming, American Express Jumps In
by Alison Storm | 06/28/11
American Express recently became the first mainstream credit card company to offer a prepaid card. It could be because this [...] »
Restaurants Celebrate Swipe Fee Changes
by Alison Storm | 06/21/11
Restaurants are celebrating a legislative victory that means lower swipe fees for credit card transactions. Hundreds of restaurateurs worked to [...] »
Thousands of Citi Customers Get New Cards After Security Hack
by Alison Storm | 06/14/11
About 100,000 Citi customers will be receiving replacement credit cards. This comes after Citigroup Inc’s systems were hacked, a move [...] »
Prepaid Debit Card Business Booming
by Alison Storm | 05/26/11
The prepaid debit card business is booming, thanks in large part to state and national governments who use the product [...] »
Spam in the Hands of Credit Card Companies
by Alison Storm | 05/24/11
Could those annoying emails promoting Viagra, pirated software and singles in your area really be cut off by credit card [...] »
Granny Bandit Arrested for Using Stolen Credit Cards
by Alison Storm | 05/19/11
A 50-year-old woman dubbed the “Granny Bandit” is using stolen credit cards in California, according to a report by the [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @SquarePennies
by Alison Storm | 05/17/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Gas Station Credit Cards Could Ease Pump Pain
by Alison Storm | 05/12/11
Gas prices are up 40 percent from last summer according to the US Energy Information Administration. On average a gallon [...] »
New Research Shows Credit Card Fees Dropping
by Alison Storm | 05/10/11
New research shows that credit card late fees are dropping. The Pew Health Group’s Safe Credit Cards Project found that [...] »
Small Business Owners Navigate Credit Card Rules
by Alison Storm | 05/4/11
Credit card reform may have protected consumers, but its left something to be desired for small business owners. Smart Money [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @Woot
by Alison Storm | 05/3/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
What To Do If Your Credit Card Number is Stolen
by Alison Storm | 04/28/11
More than 80 million people have had their identity stolen through recent security breaches at major companies including Sony. While [...] »
Sony Attacked by Hackers, Information Stolen
by Alison Storm | 04/26/11
If you’re a user of the PlayStation Network you will have to live without the system for another week, according [...] »
MasterCard Invading Popular Stadiums
by Alison Storm | 04/21/11
Stadiums can be a dangerous spot for identity theft, but credit card company MasterCard is working to change that. The [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @MasterCardNews
by Alison Storm | 04/19/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Target Redcard’s Popularity Exploding
by Alison Storm | 04/15/11
Target’s new Redcard is proving to be very popular with customers. Six months ago the company started offering a 5% [...] »
Wells Fargo Trying Microchip Technology
by Alison Storm | 04/13/11
The US bank with the most branches, Wells Fargo, is trying out new technology that embeds credit cards with a [...] »
Thousands of Email Addresses Possibly Stolen
by Alison Storm | 04/7/11
A Dallas-based company that runs communications systems for hundreds of firms nationwide experienced a security breech. According to reports hackers [...] »
New Vending Machine Takes Credit
by Alison Storm | 03/31/11
New vending machines will take credit cards and maybe even a scan of your thumbprint. According to My Fox New [...] »
JPMorgan Chase & Co Announces Plan to End Debit Rewards
by Alison Storm | 03/24/11
JPMorgan Chase and Co announced some substantial changes to its debit card customers. Starting in July almost all of its [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @ChristineBenz
by Alison Storm | 03/22/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Security Guy Stops Counterfeit Credit Card Ring
by Alison Storm | 03/17/11
An inquisitive security staffer at a Meijer store is behind the break up of an interstate crime ring according to [...] »
Man Pays Credit Card Bill with 650,000 Pennies
by Alison Storm | 03/15/11
Pennies don’t get any respect. At least not in California where a man tried to pay his credit card bill [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @SmartyPig
by Alison Storm | 03/8/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
by Alison Storm | 03/3/11
This week kicks off Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. A new survey shows that many Canadians are taking part in [...] »
New Reward Card Offers Perks for Paying Bills
by Alison Storm | 03/1/11
Some say that credit card rewards prompt consumers to spend more than they normally would, just so they can earn [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @SmartStep
by Alison Storm | 02/22/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Number of Credit Cards Increases for First Time Since 2008
by Alison Storm | 02/17/11
The Federal Reserve released new information that shows an increase in the number of consumer credit cards. It’s the first [...] »
Snow Storms Weren’t As Hard on Retailers as Expected
by Alison Storm | 02/15/11
Retailers worried about the devastating impact of snow storms turned out to not have much to complain about. According to [...] »
For Romantic Valentine’s Use Credit Card Rewards
by Alison Storm | 02/10/11
You may still be feeling overspent from the holidays, but this is the time to get romantic. Your sweetie probably [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @TheRealKiyosaki
by Alison Storm | 02/8/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Scam Proves Investing in Online Auction Requires Caution
by Alison Storm | 02/4/11
Here’s a story that may have you worrying about weather your eBay or Craigslist purchase is legit. According to AOL, [...] »
American Express Enjoying Bigger Profits
by Alison Storm | 02/3/11
American Express says its customers are spending at record levels. That along with a cut in reserves helped push the [...] »
Bankrupt Movie Rental Chain Hurting Customers’ Credit Scores
by Alison Storm | 02/1/11
A bankrupt movie rental chain could be hurting customers’ credit scores. For those who checked out movies from Hollywood Video [...] »
New Companies Turn Smartphones into Credit Card Terminals
by Alison Storm | 01/27/11
In the past, in order for businesses to accept plastic they had to set up merchant accounts, pay fees and [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @TheJennyPincher
by Alison Storm | 01/25/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Cash, Credit or Cell? Starbucks Brews Up New Payment Form
by Alison Storm | 01/20/11
Coffee retailer Starbucks is launching a new way to pay for those venti lattes and grande mochas. It’s called the [...] »
More People Paying for Taxi Rides with Credit
by Alison Storm | 01/18/11
Taxi rides are getting more expensive and shorter, according to new data. The Taxi and Limousine Commission used GPS data [...] »
Twitter Tuesday Review: @Money
by Alison Storm | 01/11/11
Every other Tuesday we’re reviewing another name in the Twittersphere. We’ll tell you a little bit about them, what kind [...] »
Southwest Airlines Announces New Rewards Program
by Alison Storm | 01/10/11
Southwest Airlines announces the arrival of new rules in its rewards program, aimed at giving customers bonuses faster. The new [...] »
Credit Card Thief Tries Buying $3k Worth of Chicken Sandwiches
by Alison Storm | 01/10/11
We’ve told you about plenty of odd things people try to buy with stolen credit cards, including plastic surgery. But [...] »
Kardashian Kredit Kard Kanceled
by Alison Storm | 01/7/11
We first told you about the Kardashian Kredit Kard last year, but now the sisters’ plastic is causing problems. According [...] »
Woman Steals Identity from Fiance
by Alison Storm | 01/4/11
Police say her breast implants were stolen, or at least paid for with stolen credit cards. That happened back in [...] »