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The origin of credit cards, rumored Capital One / T-Mobile card, and Hertz's AI car inspections (Saturday Selection) – Frequent Miler

This week we’ll be hearing some fun stories about how credit cards first came about. After seeing rumors about CapitalOne/T-Mobile credit card, we talk about the introduction of Hertz, an AI-driven system for rental car inspections. Credit cards were invented as businessmen forgot their wallets. According to this article, credit cards were invented in 1949 […]

Here’s why the average US credit score is falling

According to FICO, the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reports, primarily for US consumer credit reports, has resulted in a US average credit score skiing nationwide. The scoring agency reported that the national average US FICO score, which is used as a benchmark to assess consumer credit risk, fell to 715, down one point […]

Average US credit score slips as student loan delinquencies rise

Micah Abigail CEO, founder and financial influencer Micah Smith talks with Fox News Digital about the crippling finances and how to fix it. According to FICO, the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reports, primarily for US consumer credit reports, has resulted in a US average credit score skiing nationwide. The scoring agency reported that […]

7 easy ways to protect your credit cards while traveling

If you rush to a busy terminal, juggling bag or boarding pass, credit cards may be at risk not only from pickpockets, but also from digital thieves using high-tech tools such as RFID (radio frequency identification) skimmers. While today’s chip-enabled cards are safer than old magnetic stripes, it’s still wise to take extra precautions, especially […]

Trump Administration Ousts Democratic Leaders from Credit Union Oversight!

Trump administration removes Democratic members of credit union watchdog

Officials announced on Wednesday that two Democratic members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) have been dismissed by the Trump administration. Todd Harper, one of the Democratic board members, shared news of his dismissal on LinkedIn, stating that the termination was “totally unjust.” “The decision by the White House to terminate my position prior […]