What credit card users need to know if the Fed cuts rates in September – Yahoo Finance
Finally, the Federal Reserve appears poised to cut interest rates in September. A sigh of relief can be heard from credit card users across the country who are struggling with mounting debt balances. At 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest rate in more than 20 years, the cost of credit card debt continues to rise. Check […]
I Was Nearly $30,000 in Credit Card Debt. There’s One Solution I Wish I’d Known About Sooner. – Slate
Five years ago, I found myself in a difficult situation with nearly $30,000 in credit card debt. My situation wasn’t the result of reckless spending; rather, it was the challenge of maintaining a life as a 30-something in Los Angeles while pursuing a career in the notoriously unforgiving entertainment industry. Add in a string of […]
Regions Bank says card issues resolved, apologizes for customer inconvenience – Alabama's News Leader
Update: Regions Bank reports that bank cards are now working. Media representative Ashley Foster said: We became aware this morning of an issue where debit cards were being declined for certain transactions, including at ATMs. All affected services have been restored and transactions are being processed as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and […]
Forget Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses. Here's a Less Risky Way to Score $300 – The Motley Fool
A while ago, I opened my mail to find an offer for a new credit card for the company I run. The sign-up bonus was enticing: if you spend $3,000 in the first three months after opening the account, you’ll get $300 for free. You’ve probably seen similar offers before – not all of them […]
‘Always ask for your receipt’: Man issues warning on debit card scam after his neighbor lost $50 in the grocery store – The Daily Dot
According to one TikTok user, this clever scam poses danger to anyone with a debit card, especially if you’re not paying attention. Luckily, he’s raising awareness about why it’s important to check your receipts at the register. A recent post by Josh (@beardenjosh) video It quickly garnered more than 440,000 views on TikTok. “I want […]
Credit card debt: Inflation, interest rates have more Americans carrying balances over – USA TODAY
With credit card interest rates sky-high, more Americans are taking on credit card debt every month, a new survey finds. Half of all credit card holders were surveyed in June as part of Bankrate’s latest research study. Credit card debt investigation That’s up from 44% in January and the highest level since March 2020, when […]
Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor boots residents from public meeting as town cuts off government credit card
Residents of Dolton, Illinois, demanded an explanation from embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard while attending a contentious board meeting Monday night. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the way the village is being run and also questioned government spending during the meeting, which was filled with interruptions, disruptions, shouting and walkouts. Dolton police and Cook County sheriff’s deputies […]
Credit card debt hits another record high
FOX Business’ Jerry Willis reports on the “uncontrollable” costs of reopening schools and how much families can expect to spend this year. Americans are increasingly turning to credit cards to cover everyday expenses, with debt hitting an all-time high at the end of June, according to a report released Tuesday by the New York Federal […]
The NL Wild Card race has gotten extremely interesting
Late last month, I used this space to talk about some storylines to watch in the second half of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. One of the main things I discussed was how the wild card races in both leagues remain tight, especially in the National League, where 12 of 15 teams were in […]
Full prelim and main card fight picks
Commercial Content 21+ The UFC is on a global tour that began in Manchester, England, and will host Saturday’s fights on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The UFC fight will begin at 12pm ET on ABC, meaning it will be on national television and in primetime. Last week can best be described as “so-so”, as […]