Latest NewsDiscover timely insights, tips, and storiesAll NewsCredit CardsRewardsTravelRecent Articles - Page 2Credit Card Swipe Fees Hit Record $198 Billion, Fueling Reform PushCredit card swipe fees reached a staggering $198 billion last year, and with costs up 80% since the pandemic, the call for swipe fee reform and passage of the Credit Card Competition Act are getting louder. Mar 20, 2026Capital One Discover Acquisition: Consumer Lawsuit Dismissed, But Not OverA judge has dismissed a consumer lawsuit challenging the Capital One Discover acquisition, but it's not over yet. Discover the antitrust concerns and potential impact on credit card interest rates. Mar 19, 2026US Credit Applications Surge to Near 4-Year High Amid Account ClosuresUS credit applications are surging to levels not seen since 2022, but is this good news? A new NY Fed report reveals a mixed bag of easier access to credit amid record account closures. Mar 17, 2026Samsung "Galaxy Card" Trademark Filing Hints at Credit Card LaunchA recent trademark filing suggests Samsung is planning to launch its own credit card! Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Credit Card, the card could integrate with Samsung Wallet and offer rewards on purchases. Mar 14, 2026K-Shaped Economy: How Inequality Reshapes Spending, Jobs, and DebtThe **K-shaped economy** is widening the chasm between high and low earners, influencing spending habits, job opportunities, and debt levels. Discover how this divergence impacts everything from groceries to credit card stress. Mar 13, 2026Wells Fargo Unveils Major Changes in 2026: What Customers Need to KnowWells Fargo changes 2026 are coming, and they're big! From branch renovations to AI implementation and lending expansions, find out how these updates will affect you and your money. Mar 13, 2026Ghost Tapping Scam: Protect Yourself from Contactless Payment FraudThe ghost tapping scam is a new spin on NFC credit card fraud that can drain your accounts without you even knowing! Learn how this contactless payment fraud works and get tips to improve your tap to pay security. Mar 12, 2026Shopper Reports 'Fraud' After Grocery Store's Unwanted Tipping PracticeA shopper was shocked to see an automatic $1 tip added to their receipt, even after selecting "no tip." Was this an error or an example of `unwanted tipping practices` creeping into new places? Mar 10, 2026Costco Anywhere Visa Card: New Perks Boost Rewards, Especially on GasCostco has boosted its Anywhere Visa Card perks, offering bigger cash back rewards, especially on gas. Find out how to maximize your savings with this updated Costco gas rewards program. Feb 10, 2026Amazon Credit Card Points Scam: How to Protect Your RewardsAn alarming amazon credit card points scam is draining users' rewards without any warning. Learn how this "shop with points" fraud works and what steps you can take to protect your valuable rewards from being stolen. Feb 5, 2026Amex Singapore Points Devaluation: How it Impacts Your Airline MilesAmerican Express is changing its rewards program, impacting your airline miles. Learn how the Amex Singapore points devaluation affects KrisFlyer and other travel rewards, and what you should do now. Jan 27, 2026Trump's Credit Card Rate Cap: Populist Relief or Economic Risk?The Trump administration is proposing a **credit card interest rate cap** and mortgage bond purchases to lower consumer borrowing costs, but will these populist measures boost the economy or create new risks for subprime borrowers and the housing market? Jan 27, 2026Retiree Credit Card Debt Lawsuit: Can Creditors Sue You?Are you facing a retiree credit card debt lawsuit? Retirement should be worry-free, but creditors can sue for unpaid debts. Learn how to protect your assets and what options you have. Oct 11, 2025Bilt & Etihad: Renters Now Earn Miles for Luxury TravelThe **Bilt Etihad partnership** lets renters turn monthly payments into **Etihad Guest Miles**, unlocking premium travel experiences and upgrades; now **earn Etihad miles paying rent** and jet set in style! Oct 8, 2025Travel Warning: Airline Credit Card Policy Could Leave You StrandedDon't let an obscure airline credit card policy ruin your trip! Learn about a little-known requirement that left one couple nearly stranded and how to protect yourself. Sep 30, 2025Amex Platinum Card Fee Jumps to $895: New Perks & App UpdatesThe **Amex Platinum card** now comes with an $895 annual fee, but don't fret! Amex is sweetening the deal with new lifestyle perks, statement credits, and an updated app to help you track it all. Sep 27, 2025Premium Credit Card Fees Soar: Are the Perks Still Worth It?With premium credit card annual fees on the rise, find out if the enhanced perks and rewards still justify the hefty price tag, or if you should consider a lower-cost alternative. Sep 23, 2025Velocity Members Can Now Use Points for Onboard PurchasesGood news for Velocity members! You can now use your Velocity Points for onboard purchases on select Virgin Australia flights. Enjoy food and drinks while easily redeeming your travel rewards with the new "Pay with Points" feature. Sep 22, 2025US Economy Alert: Low-Income Spending Cuts Signal Deeper DownturnWorried about the economy? The latest data shows low-income spending cuts are deepening as rising costs hit household budgets hard, signaling a potential economic downturn. Sep 21, 2025Chase Sapphire Reserve Boosts Points, Hikes Fee to $795Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders will soon face a $245 annual fee increase, but get ready for new perks like boosted points, travel credits, and dining experiences. Are the new benefits worth the hefty price tag? Sep 19, 2025Previous12Next
Credit Card Swipe Fees Hit Record $198 Billion, Fueling Reform PushCredit card swipe fees reached a staggering $198 billion last year, and with costs up 80% since the pandemic, the call for swipe fee reform and passage of the Credit Card Competition Act are getting louder. Mar 20, 2026
Capital One Discover Acquisition: Consumer Lawsuit Dismissed, But Not OverA judge has dismissed a consumer lawsuit challenging the Capital One Discover acquisition, but it's not over yet. Discover the antitrust concerns and potential impact on credit card interest rates. Mar 19, 2026
US Credit Applications Surge to Near 4-Year High Amid Account ClosuresUS credit applications are surging to levels not seen since 2022, but is this good news? A new NY Fed report reveals a mixed bag of easier access to credit amid record account closures. Mar 17, 2026
Samsung "Galaxy Card" Trademark Filing Hints at Credit Card LaunchA recent trademark filing suggests Samsung is planning to launch its own credit card! Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Credit Card, the card could integrate with Samsung Wallet and offer rewards on purchases. Mar 14, 2026
K-Shaped Economy: How Inequality Reshapes Spending, Jobs, and DebtThe **K-shaped economy** is widening the chasm between high and low earners, influencing spending habits, job opportunities, and debt levels. Discover how this divergence impacts everything from groceries to credit card stress. Mar 13, 2026
Wells Fargo Unveils Major Changes in 2026: What Customers Need to KnowWells Fargo changes 2026 are coming, and they're big! From branch renovations to AI implementation and lending expansions, find out how these updates will affect you and your money. Mar 13, 2026
Ghost Tapping Scam: Protect Yourself from Contactless Payment FraudThe ghost tapping scam is a new spin on NFC credit card fraud that can drain your accounts without you even knowing! Learn how this contactless payment fraud works and get tips to improve your tap to pay security. Mar 12, 2026
Shopper Reports 'Fraud' After Grocery Store's Unwanted Tipping PracticeA shopper was shocked to see an automatic $1 tip added to their receipt, even after selecting "no tip." Was this an error or an example of `unwanted tipping practices` creeping into new places? Mar 10, 2026
Costco Anywhere Visa Card: New Perks Boost Rewards, Especially on GasCostco has boosted its Anywhere Visa Card perks, offering bigger cash back rewards, especially on gas. Find out how to maximize your savings with this updated Costco gas rewards program. Feb 10, 2026
Amazon Credit Card Points Scam: How to Protect Your RewardsAn alarming amazon credit card points scam is draining users' rewards without any warning. Learn how this "shop with points" fraud works and what steps you can take to protect your valuable rewards from being stolen. Feb 5, 2026
Amex Singapore Points Devaluation: How it Impacts Your Airline MilesAmerican Express is changing its rewards program, impacting your airline miles. Learn how the Amex Singapore points devaluation affects KrisFlyer and other travel rewards, and what you should do now. Jan 27, 2026
Trump's Credit Card Rate Cap: Populist Relief or Economic Risk?The Trump administration is proposing a **credit card interest rate cap** and mortgage bond purchases to lower consumer borrowing costs, but will these populist measures boost the economy or create new risks for subprime borrowers and the housing market? Jan 27, 2026
Retiree Credit Card Debt Lawsuit: Can Creditors Sue You?Are you facing a retiree credit card debt lawsuit? Retirement should be worry-free, but creditors can sue for unpaid debts. Learn how to protect your assets and what options you have. Oct 11, 2025
Bilt & Etihad: Renters Now Earn Miles for Luxury TravelThe **Bilt Etihad partnership** lets renters turn monthly payments into **Etihad Guest Miles**, unlocking premium travel experiences and upgrades; now **earn Etihad miles paying rent** and jet set in style! Oct 8, 2025
Travel Warning: Airline Credit Card Policy Could Leave You StrandedDon't let an obscure airline credit card policy ruin your trip! Learn about a little-known requirement that left one couple nearly stranded and how to protect yourself. Sep 30, 2025
Amex Platinum Card Fee Jumps to $895: New Perks & App UpdatesThe **Amex Platinum card** now comes with an $895 annual fee, but don't fret! Amex is sweetening the deal with new lifestyle perks, statement credits, and an updated app to help you track it all. Sep 27, 2025
Premium Credit Card Fees Soar: Are the Perks Still Worth It?With premium credit card annual fees on the rise, find out if the enhanced perks and rewards still justify the hefty price tag, or if you should consider a lower-cost alternative. Sep 23, 2025
Velocity Members Can Now Use Points for Onboard PurchasesGood news for Velocity members! You can now use your Velocity Points for onboard purchases on select Virgin Australia flights. Enjoy food and drinks while easily redeeming your travel rewards with the new "Pay with Points" feature. Sep 22, 2025
US Economy Alert: Low-Income Spending Cuts Signal Deeper DownturnWorried about the economy? The latest data shows low-income spending cuts are deepening as rising costs hit household budgets hard, signaling a potential economic downturn. Sep 21, 2025
Chase Sapphire Reserve Boosts Points, Hikes Fee to $795Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders will soon face a $245 annual fee increase, but get ready for new perks like boosted points, travel credits, and dining experiences. Are the new benefits worth the hefty price tag? Sep 19, 2025
