Carnival Cruise provides free credit monitoring after 6 million people impacted
Carnival Corporation Offers Free Credit Monitoring After Data Breach Carnival Corporation, known as the biggest cruise company in the world, recently announced that it will provide two years of free credit monitoring to certain U.S. customers following a data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 6 million individuals. In a statement, the company […]
New Jersey pet owners may benefit from a $900 tax credit in a new proposed bill.
New Jersey pet owners might soon benefit from a tax credit of up to $900 to help cover costs related to their furry friends, thanks to a recently proposed bill. The bill, put forth by Republican state Representative Alex Soiecki, aims to provide a $300 tax credit for everyday pet expenses and an additional $600 […]
Greg Sankey emphasizes that the SEC was not the initiator of the 16-team CFP format talks; that credit goes to the Big Ten.
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. As SEC meetings get underway at the Hilton Sandestin Resort on Florida’s coast, there’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the conference’s stance on future expansion. This question looms large in the realm of college athletics, especially with the NCAA Tournament’s recent decision to broaden its field. From SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s […]
How stressed are Americans about their finances on a scale of one to ten? Credit counseling group raises alarms.
Recent forecasts indicate that many Americans are facing significant financial strain, despite some bank data hinting at a potential economic stabilization. According to the National Credit Counseling Foundation, financial stress among Americans hit a score of 6.6 out of 10 in the first quarter of this year. They expect this stress level to inch up […]
Credit freezes won’t prevent these 5 kinds of identity theft in 2025.
Understanding the Limitations of Credit Freezes Since 2018, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have been providing free credit freezes. This measure is intended to prevent new credit accounts from being opened in your name, which is, unfortunately, a common form of identity theft. However, recent data indicates that merely freezing your credit isn’t enough. Javelin Strategy […]
The BNPL Revolution Expands Into Credit Cards
The narrative surrounding Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) might have been misinterpreted from the outset. Insights from the latest Pay Later Ecosystem report by PYMNTS Intelligence indicate that credit card companies are already absorbing much of the competitive effects stemming from pay later services. While FinTech startups have aimed to create BNPL options that liberate […]
Amex and Fanatics introduce a new partnership and credit card
American Express and Fanatics Announce New Partnership American Express and Fanatics are joining forces in a partnership aimed at enhancing the way sports enthusiasts earn and redeem rewards. This collaboration will introduce a new Fanatics American Express® Card later this year, along with increased benefits for fans attending Fanatics events and shopping at their retail […]
Increasing Credit Card Defaults Prompt Minnesotans to Reassess Their Spending
Credit Card Delinquencies See Nationwide Increase Across the country, credit card delinquencies are on the rise. Recent studies from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveal that Americans hold over $1.25 trillion in credit card debt. Alarmingly, the rate of borrowers who are at least 90 days overdue has hit 13.1%, marking the highest […]
Dear airlines, please refrain from promoting your credit cards at 33,000 feet
Reflections on Air Travel: A Holiday Journey I’ve never really seen flying as a luxury, and my recent trip from Dallas to Detroit on Christmas morning was no different. Honestly, I think everyone on that plane just wanted the whole experience to wrap up as fast as possible. I braced myself for the usual jet […]
Credit Card Confusion? Why advertisements are focusing on an Illinois bill concerning swipe fees
You might have come across ads warning of impending “credit card chaos” in Illinois this summer, but honestly, the situation is a bit more nuanced than that. These ads, primarily pushed by the Electronic Payments Coalition, take aim at a 2024 law called the Exchange Fee Prohibition Act. This legislation prohibits banks, credit unions, and […]