Visa Takes Steps to Fix Meme Coin Credit Card Rewards Gap
In brief Visa is taking steps to address a loophole in Crossmint checkouts, where meme coin purchases via credit cards were incorrectly processed under a code intended for digital media. This action follows a dispute from Chase, which claimed that one transaction was misclassified and ineligible for rewards; the New York Attorney General’s office is […]
Disrespectful Manager Made Employee Use Personal Credit Card for Company Costs, but Years Later It Paid Off Significantly
Sometimes, careless decisions can lead to unexpected expenses down the line. Take, for instance, a manager who brushed off an employee’s reasonable question about payment methods. The employee followed through and ended up charging a company expense to his personal credit card, only to find that this small action would become quite significant years later. […]
Gavin Newsom approves a new tax credit in California to prevent Hollywood jobs from leaving the state.
Governor Gavin Newsom is introducing a new multimillion-dollar initiative aimed at supporting Hollywood. This program is particularly focused on retaining editors, visual effects artists, and various behind-the-scenes professionals in California. On Friday, Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2319 at the Television Academy in North Hollywood, establishing what advocates are calling a groundbreaking tax credit specifically for […]
DoppelCart counterfeit stores take your credit card information and banking codes
Google general counsel addresses the rise of AI-fueled phishing Halimah Delaine Prado, who serves as Google’s General Counsel, has shed light on the surge of AI-based phishing scams that are emerging from what she’s termed as China’s “outsider enterprise.” These scammers are leveraging artificial intelligence to craft incredibly realistic fake websites that impersonate well-known brands […]
Research Shows That Credit Card Loyalty Is More Delicate Than It Appears
The Switching Trigger: Understanding Consumer Behavior in Credit Card Choices It’s interesting how quickly a preferred credit card can slip from the top spot in your wallet. One moment it’s the go-to choice, and the next, it seems forgotten—sometimes before an issuer even realizes what’s happening. A recent report dives into this phenomenon. It discusses […]
Steps to recover from identity theft, including freezing credit and setting up fraud alerts
You receive a notification indicating that your Social Security number, email, or other personal details might have been involved in a data breach. It’s natural to wonder what, if anything, a criminal might have done with that information. Honestly, those alerts can be pretty alarming, especially when they don’t clarify whether any actual harm has […]
New York Fed reports varied delinquency rates for credit cards and auto loans
Federal Reserve Bank Data on Delinquency Rates Recent statistics from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveal a mixed picture regarding consumer debt. While the overall rates of delinquency have shown improvement, there’s been a slight uptick in delinquencies related to auto loans and home loans. Additionally, credit card delinquency rates remain persistently high. […]
Credit card debt increased by $21 billion. Here are ways to have your debt forgiven now.
Credit card debt is rising again, and it’s quite a hefty figure. According to the latest Household Debt and Credit report from the New York Fed, total balances have reached $1.26 trillion, which is an increase of $21 billion in just the second quarter of 2026. If you’ve been struggling with high-interest credit card debt, […]
Improve your credit score in 30 days: Expert offers simple solutions to reduce stress
Micah Smith, a credit repair expert and founder of Micah Abigail LLC, recently shared insights on improving your credit score within just 30 days, while also addressing common misconceptions surrounding credit. During times of financial anxiety, people often feel the urge to quickly pay off loans like car loans or mortgages, thinking it’s a guaranteed […]
One-third of American Consumers Utilize Credit Card Installments
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) was initially thought to siphon customers away from credit cards. However, it seems that credit cards are now incorporating aspects of BNPL. A recent study featured in the Pay Later Ecosystem Report by PYMNTS Intelligence indicates that more consumers are opting for installment plans attached to their credit cards. This […]