Swiss franc primed for further gains with the SNB on the cards – ForexLive
Although there has been some scuffling so far in June trading, USD/CHF finally fell below a key support threshold yesterday. USD/CHF daily chart The 200-day moving average (blue line) fell back along the 61.8 Fib retracement level of this year’s upward swing. The pair’s decline is noteworthy as downward momentum continues to strengthen after dropping […]
Kevin Costner says ‘Yellowstone’ return isn’t out of the cards: ‘I would go back’
Kevin Costner has his eye on Horizon but hasn’t ruled out a return to Yellowstone. The Academy Award-winning actor admitted that John Dutton will likely remain a part of him in the future, despite his special past with Taylor Sheridan. Ahead of the release of the first installment of “Horizon: An American Saga,” CBS Sunday […]
Liz Weston: Getting older may be reason enough reason to cancel unused credit cards – OregonLive
Dear Liz: Someone recently asked you if closing a credit card was worth the hassle, and you replied that there was no strong reason to do so, and that it could actually have a negative impact on your credit score. As a senior, there are two legitimate reasons: theft and fraud. Many people of a […]
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
The CFPB said BNPL lenders will be treated similarly to credit cards. (iStock) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will apply credit card rules to buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. As a result, according to the CFPB, BNPL lenders must comply with the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that […]
EBay will no longer take American Express cards, citing 'unacceptably high fees', in the latest shot in the credit-card fee wars – Fortune
EBay is dropping American Express cards as a payment method due to “unacceptably high fees,” according to a statement from the online marketplace. EBay notified customers about the changes on Wednesday, which are set to take effect on Aug. 17. “After careful consideration, eBay has decided that as of August 17th, we will no longer […]
The Two Best Cards To Pair With The Chase Sapphire Preferred – Forbes
Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Freedom Unlimited If you combine the Sapphire Preferred and Freedom Unlimited, you’ll want to choose the right card for each purchase to maximize your points: Use the Sapphire Preferred for dining, online grocery orders, some streaming services, and travel. Then use the Freedom Unlimited for drugstore purchases and all other […]
Financial dangers of store credit cards can be 'severe,' expert warns – Fox Business
Financial expert talks about ‘profound’ impact of retail credit cards: ‘There are so many strings attached’ Nearly every store offers rewards credit cards for customers, but not all of the offers translate into big savings — and one personal finance expert warns that these offers are often a “catch-up” for long-term problems. “For consumers, it’s […]
Consumer watchdog to regulate ‘buy now, pay later’ lenders as credit cards
The government’s consumer watchdog took action Wednesday. Categorize popularity Buy now, pay later applications can now be used as credit cards, extending customer protection to millions of users, including the ability to dispute charges and request refunds. Buy now, pay later programs, also known as BNPL, allow consumers to pay for products in interest-free installments. […]
As rewards credit cards face regulation, what are the alternatives? – The Seattle Times
travel troubleshooting Ronald Duben plans to quit using credit cards. He thinks there’s something better out there. And it almost certainly exists. Duben dutifully pays $120 a year for a co-branded airline rewards card that promises him a “free” flight if he pays enough. It was a good deal at first. After collecting about 60,000 […]
Biden administration preparing to hand out 10K migrant ID cards: report
The Biden administration hopes to distribute thousands of ID cards to immigrants in the coming weeks as part of an effort to update the documentation that U.S. government agencies provide to those who cross the border illegally. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans a “limited rollout” of its Secure Docket Card program this summer, which will […]