Over the past few years, many consumers across the country may have found that credit card debt can pile up in a hurry if they’re not careful with their finances and don’t pay attention to their spending. Fortunately for those consumers, there is a new credit card, which is offered jointly by MasterCard and Citi, […]
Many consumers may have been frustrated by a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the past, but the state of Mississippi has a new way for them to avoid that hassle. According to a report in the Pascagoula newspaper the Mississippi Press, every DMV in the state – as well as two county […]
Over the next few weeks, more than 1.75 million homeowners in South Florida will get their property tax notices in the mail, and many could be disappointed by what they find inside. According to a report in the Miami Herald, property values in the state have declined for the third straight year. This year alone, […]
Despite many consumers logging onto various websites and complaining about the large fees they used to be hit with when they accidentally overdrew their checking accounts, experts say a surprising number have decided to enroll in similar programs. According to a new report from Consumer Affairs, a "surprising number" of Americans either have opted in […]
Though the number of consumers who take on credit card debt to make online purchases is still significant, another payment system is gaining popularity. According to a new survey from market research firm Cardbeat, PayPal has grown in both market penetration – over three-quarters of respondents said they had an account – and popularity as […]
Consumers who use technology to take on credit card debt at their favorite vending machine can now do so without getting out their wallet. According to a report from New York City television station WNYW, a company in Massachusetts has begun testing futuristic new "biometric vending machines," which allow consumers to tie their retinal scans […]
Because many college students run the risk of piling up lots of credit card debt while they’re away from home, one state has passed new laws that will help young adults avoid some of the pitfalls that come with a new card. According to a report in the Bergen Record, the state of New Jersey […]
In the next few months, many consumers could find that their local businesses have imposed minimum purchase amounts when they choose to pay with their credit card. According to a report from Cleveland television station WEWS, the latest credit card reform laws included a provision that will stop credit card lenders from preventing businesses setting […]
As consumers approach and then pass middle age, they are less likely to know how to deal with credit card debt, a study has found. According to a new study from Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research,consumers make the best decisions when it comes to paying off their credit card debt with a balance transfer […]
The number of Americans who were forced to file for bankruptcy protection rose in July for the first time in months, which kicked off the second half of the year on a down note. According to the National BankruptcyResearch Center, there were 137,698 filings across the country in the July. That number is a nine […]