Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Category: Credit Cards
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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U.S. Consumers Are Showing Signs of Stress, Retailers Say
Consumer spending remains resilient, but retailers’ latest earnings offered a glimpse into worrying shifts in shopping habits.
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Credit Card Debt Hits New Peak as Some Borrowers Face Financial Strain
Debt rose to more than $1 trillion in the second quarter, a report found — a sign of financial strain for some, even before student loan payments resume.
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Restaurant Credit Card Fees May Cost You
As inflation and high credit card fees continue to affect a restaurant’s bottom line, more owners are tacking on a new charge for using a credit card.
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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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As Student Loans Come Due Again, Many Borrowers Lose a Lifeline
The payment pause freed up money that gave people breathing room — or allowed them to help family members in need. They will soon have to budget for that expense.
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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now
There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.
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Tripped Up: What to Do If Your Travel or Tour Company Goes Bankrupt
A family’s dream of seeing a rare warbler was dashed when Bird Watcher’s Digest collapsed. What happens when a tour operator goes under?
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For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: One owner said the switch saved her $3,000 a month.
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Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’
The bank double-charged overdraft fees, withheld card perks and opened unauthorized accounts, regulators said. It will repay customers more than $80 million.
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What Fed Interest Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.