Bilt introduces three credit cards featuring a 10% APR for the first 12 months following a call from President Trump for a limit.
Bilt Introduces New Credit Cards and Interest Rates On Wednesday, Bilt, a loyalty program that provides benefits for rent and mortgage payments, unveiled three new tiered credit cards. Along with this, they announced a 10% annual interest rate for all customers for the next year. This move comes after President Trump’s suggestion to limit credit […]
Allow the cards to fall as they may
Season 4 of *Traitors* Is Here Can you believe it’s been a year since the chaotic third season of *Traitors*? You probably recall how the traitors turned against one another, Daniel Reyes’s memorable overacting, and how Dylan Efron and Gabby Windy won all our hearts. If you’re not caught up, maybe… pause for a moment […]
See rare Pokémon cards taken in LA robberies
Merchandise-loving Thieves Target Collectibles In an astonishing turn of events, thieves have become bona fide criminals after stealing about $300,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other collectibles in two separate incidents in Los Angeles this past Sunday. One robbery involved a rather daring use of an electric saw, which was pretty audacious. Surveillance footage, shared […]
Trump to End Automatic Green Cards for Migrants Who Marry U.S. Citizens
Increasing Scrutiny on Immigration Marriage Claims Immigration attorneys are expressing concern that federal authorities are becoming more skeptical regarding claims of legal marriage to American citizens. This shift in policy aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to combat rising instances of marriage-related visa fraud, where immigrants sometimes cover short-term wedding costs for U.S. citizens. While […]
Reasons for combining the Capital One Venture X and Amex Platinum cards
Deciding Between Amex Platinum and Venture X Before I opted for the American Express Platinum Card, I took a good look at my wallet and the credit cards I was currently using. The hefty $895 annual fee of the Amex Platinum made me think twice about my strategy. At that moment, I had only one […]
Distinctive rewards categories for business credit cards
Choosing the Right Business Credit Card for Rewards If you’re using a rewards credit card for everyday purchases, you’re likely familiar with earning bonus miles on dining or travel expenses. However, when it comes to business credit cards, the landscape changes quite a bit. Banks issuing these cards usually recognize that business spending habits differ […]
Pokemon enthusiast drives single card’s price up by 971%
Pokemon Card Prices Spike Dramatically Pokemon card enthusiasts have taken over the market for certain cards from Japan’s beloved series, leading to an unbelievable price increase of 971% within just a few weeks. A collector known simply as “Kabuto King” has been on a buying spree, acquiring every new copy of the first edition Kabuto […]
The use of virtual credit cards is increasing as online shopping expands and worries about fraud grow.
Credit Card Fraud Costs Rising Credit card fraud in the U.S. is projected to reach $12.5 billion in 2024, marking a 25% increase from last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Despite the rising costs, credit cards remain one of the safest payment methods available. They come with anti-fraud protections mandated by federal law. […]
What an interest rate reduction means for borrowers of credit cards and mortgages
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Again On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the third time this year, which could influence various aspects of consumer finance, from credit cards to mortgages and online savings accounts. With the new interest rates set between 3.5% and 3.75%, borrowers might find some relief. As a result, […]
Representative Nancy Mace presents legislation to mandate photos on SNAP EBT cards
New Bill Aims to Curb SNAP Fraud with Photo Requirement Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina has introduced a new bill designed to reduce fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed, the measure would mandate that EBT cards include a photo of the authorized user. “Taxpayers are fed up with seeing […]