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.
Category: Credit Cards
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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.
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The High Cost of Bad Credit
Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.
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Airport Lounges: How You Can Get Inside
Originally popular as respites for elite or frequent fliers, lounges are filling up as more passengers have access to them. But with terminals packed, they’re still havens.
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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.