There’s no such thing as a universal best credit card. The right card for you depends on your lifestyle, your goals and your credit history. For instance, if you’re looking Read more
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Visa beats on earnings and boosts dividend by 20%
Visa Inc. topped earnings expectations for its latest quarter Tuesday as the payments giant continued to call out strong consumer spending trends. Payments volume at Visa V, +1.92% grew 10% Read more
A bill in Congress wants to lower merchant ‘swipe’ fees, but will it kill your credit card rewards?
Credit card rewards are so common these days — so expected, even — that they can seem untouchable. But that could change. Legislation that’s winding its way through Congress is Read more
American Express says spending remains strong as earnings top expectations
Though acknowledging “mixed signals” in the economy, American Express Co. once again cited strong spending trends as the financial services giant posted better-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter. The company Read more
American Express says spending remains strong as earnings top expectations
Though acknowledging “mixed signals” in the economy, American Express Co. once again cited strong spending trends as the financial services giant posted better-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter. The company Read more
Deals between banks and colleges are flouting the law, putting students at risk of paying high fees, consumer watchdog finds
Partnerships between colleges and financial firms are pushing students towards financial products that aren’t in their best interest — even though it’s against the law. That’s one takeaway from a Read more
Visa, Mastercard facing FTC probe over debit-card competition on online payments
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc.’s security tokens restrict debit-card routing competition on online payments, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTC Read more
Amex stock downgraded at Citi as recession fears loom
American Express Co. caters to more affluent consumers, and the company has been upbeat in recent months about the way its business has held up amid challenging economic conditions. But Read more
If you’re struggling to pay off debt, take these 3 steps to help make it happen
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Does the thought of dealing with your debt make you want to go back to bed? More than 1 in 5 Americans Read more
He saved credit cards, and now he’s inspiring crypto enthusiasts
As cryptocurrency enthusiasts look to build out the future of money, some are looking back for inspiration. Dee Hock, the Visa Inc. V, +2.20% founder who died this summer at Read more