The Single Risky Habit That Keeps You in Credit Card Debt, According to Liz Claman
Understanding Debt and Spending Habits It sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? You’re at the grocery store, and that organic meat suddenly feels like it’s out of reach financially. But you think, “Well, why not treat yourself?” You toss it in your cart. You deserve it, right? Later, scrolling online, you see a jacket that […]
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant card sells for record $12.9 million at auction
This weekend, a sports card featuring the signatures of two basketball legends fetched an astonishing price. The card, which bears the autographs of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, sold for $12.933 million, breaking the previous record of $12.6 million held by a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sold in August 2022, according to reports. The […]
A GameStop Customer Made $115K in Bitcoin from a $13 Card Pack
Simply put The collector recently made a significant gain from a $13 card he bought at GameStop, walking away with a single Bitcoin. This card came from the Cardsmiths’ Currency series, which has cards that can be redeemed for actual cryptocurrency. It marks at least the third instance of someone redeeming 1 Bitcoin from this […]
Ghislaine Maxwell Claims She Doesn’t Recall Trump Sending Epstein a Birthday Card
Maxwell’s Statements on Trump and Epstein Ghislaine Maxwell, in a recently released interview with the Department of Justice, stated that she does not recall President Donald Trump giving Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card. This interview was made public on Friday. In July, Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal after the paper reported […]
How I cope with the confusion of credit card redemption choices
If you’ve ever found it hard to make a decision because you were overthinking it, you’re definitely not alone. Personally, I often feel that way when I’m staring at a pile of credit card rewards, trying to figure out the best way to use them. A little while back, I had a balance of 150,000 […]
Review of the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Card: Is It Worth It?
For Great Cards If you often travel with Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines. You might appreciate benefits like a free checked bag and priority boarding. The annual companion fare certificate can be a useful tool. If Not If you rarely fly Alaska or Hawaiian. You might need a card that offers transferable rewards. Atmos Rewards […]
Apple Card Celebrates Six Years with Major Upcoming Change
Apple Card’s Sixth Anniversary Approaches Tomorrow, we mark six years since the launch of Apple Card in the U.S., after a brief preview period. It’s interesting to see how it has integrated itself into people’s financial lives. Managing Apple credit cards through the Wallet app on iPhones offers some pretty neat advantages, like a color-coded […]
Credit Card Defaults, Balances, Debt, Credit Limits, and Collections in the Second Quarter of 2025
Our drunken sailors and their credit cards. Wolf Richter on Wolf Street. Recently, credit card delinquency rates—referred to by some as “drunken sailors”—have shown some notable improvements. The delinquency rate for credit cards, defined as payments overdue by 30 days or more, decreased to 2.87% at the end of the second quarter, as reported by […]
Some businesses are rejecting credit card fees to maintain low prices.
Local Diners Opt for Cash-Only Policies to Keep Prices Down Feeling frustrated by the rising prices of burgers and seafood dishes? You’re not alone. Many diners share this sentiment, and some small businesses have tapped into a cash-only system to combat the 2-3% fees charged by credit card companies. This strategy allows them to keep […]
Amex Reveals Big Hotel Credit Before Platinum Card Update Next Month
Possible American Express Card Updates on the Horizon In June, American Express shared plans to refresh both the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards this fall. However, details were pretty sparse, with no specific benefits or timelines mentioned, just an indication that changes would be coming in the next few months. Recently, we learned about […]