‘Nigerian scammer’ takes credit for bizarre Graceland auction scare: ‘I had fun’
A self-proclaimed “Nigerian con man” has reportedly bragged about his failed attempt to auction Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland mansion, causing “trauma” to his granddaughter, Riley Keough. Earlier this month, ownership of the vast Memphis estate was called into question after a mysterious company called Nowsany Investments and Private Lending LLC claimed the rights to auction […]
Credit card spending the leading reason why 78% of Americans have debt regret: survey
Credit card debt is always at the back of some Americans’ minds, according to a recent survey. (iStock) A majority of Americans are feeling financial regret, according to a recent survey, as personal debt rises to an all-time high. According to Debt.com, about 78% of people said they have financial regrets, with 21% saying their […]
Biden administration issues guidelines on carbon credit integrity
The Biden administration on Tuesday released new guidelines to ensure the integrity of carbon credits or offsets. While the act of purchasing carbon offsets or credits is voluntary, the administration says it wants to help ensure that the credits being sold are actually credible. Individuals, businesses and other organisations can buy these credits to “offset” […]
Walmart, Capital One end exclusive consumer credit card agreement
Kudlow’s panelists Kevin Brady, Art Laffer and Sandra Smith discuss why Biden economics isn’t being embraced by voters. Capital One and Walmart announced Friday that they had terminated an agreement that positioned Capital One as the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s debt. Consumer Credit Cards. Walmart and Capital One began working together in 2018 after the […]
Hillary Clinton swipes Democrats, gives Republicans ‘credit’ for never giving up
Hillary Clinton had harsh words for her fellow Democrats who failed to protect abortion rights in the years leading up to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. In an interview The New York TimesClinton, 76, spoke about her upcoming book, “Breaking Roe: The Rise of a New America,” and what she thinks a second […]
Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One: What to know – CBS News
Walmart has ended its partnership with Capital One, which made the bank the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards. The two companies Joint statement Friday. The companies said cardholders will be able to continue using their Capital One Walmart Rewards cards and will continue to earn points unless customers are notified of the change, […]
Credit card usage is up as inflation continues to rise
65% of Americans are increasing their credit card usage due to rising costs. (iStock) Inflation has been rising steadily in recent years. Consumer Price Index The headline inflation measure, the dollar inflation rate, rose again in March, increasing 0.4% across all categories. The rise in inflation has prompted consumers to turn to credit cards more […]
Patrick Mahomes says he takes ‘some of the credit’ for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance
Travis Kelce appeared to be trying to hook up with Taylor Swift this summer when he made her a bracelet while attending one of her shows on her Eraser Tour. Soon after, the two began hanging out together and Swift began attending Kansas City Chiefs games. The pair kept their relationship secret at the time, […]
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. […]
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies’ changes
Americans are delaying medical care because of rising medical costs. (iStock) The CFPB said that despite changes to the way medical debt is reported, millions of Americans continue to have their credit damaged by medical debt. report. To support those facing unexpected hospitalization costs, Equifax, Experian, TransUnion Last year, we took steps to remove nearly […]