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 […]
McDonald’s in Japan cancels Happy Meal Pokemon card offer after collectors leave uneaten food and trash behind
A McDonald’s in Japan has had to halt its Happy Meal promotion due to an overwhelming response from collectors eager for limited edition Pokémon cards. The fast-food chain revealed that each “Happy Set,” which is similar to the Happy Meal, would include two exclusive cards. Customers could expect at least one Pikachu card with every […]
Caitlin Clark’s rookie card fetches an impressive $317K at auction
The Rising Value of Caitlin Clark’s Memorabilia Caitlin Clark’s importance in the sports world is hard to overstate. Particularly in the realm of auctions, her impact is undeniable. Although the Indiana Fever star is sidelined with a groin injury, she’s making headlines through the skyrocketing value of her memorabilia. A notable item, her 2024 Panini […]
Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski finds a rare Pokémon card in the clubhouse
Jacob Misiorowski’s Remarkable Start Jacob Misiorowski is making quite an impression. The Brewers’ rookie is not only dazzling fans with his performance on the mound, but he’s also caught a little luck off the field. After a recent win over the Mets, he pulled a rare Pokémon card from a pack released back in 1999. […]
US green card holder sentenced to 16 years in prison
Chinese Influence and Rare Earth Elements China’s efforts to control the global supply of heavy rare earth elements are facing significant challenges. Vietnamese entrepreneur Lou An Tuan has introduced technology that could lessen Beijing’s grip on these vital minerals, crucial for various applications, from smartphones to missile systems. Tuan and his family fled Vietnam for […]
Rakuten acquires fintech Imprint, shaking up the U.S. credit card market.
Have you heard of Rakuten and the Imprint Alliance? If not, here’s a quick rundown: Imprint is an innovative company that has collaborated with Rakuten to introduce credit cards, with Rakuten being a platform that provides cashback on online purchases. What makes this interesting is that, similar to Bank of America and Wells Fargo, Imprint […]