Need a credit card or auto loan? Banks are making them easier to get
Credit cards, auto, and other personal loans are becoming easier to get as banks loosen standards more than a year into the pandemic.
5 surefire ways to get out of debt in 2021
If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.
JPMorgan, others plan to issue credit cards to people with no credit scores
Some of the largest U.S. banks plan to start sharing data on customers' deposit accounts as part of a government-backed initiative to extend credit to people who have traditionally lacked opportunities to borrow.
Free credit reports have been extended; here’s why it’s important to check yours regularly
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.
Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move
Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.
5 ways to pay for a home office remodel
Need a home office? Here are a few ways you can pay for the workspace.
Student loan savings - what to do with your money with payments paused
Borrowers can use the temporary student loan repayment fees to strength their financial health. Here are four ways to use these funds to increase your savings or pay down debt.
Will my credit score be impacted by using a company credit card?
Thinking about using a company credit card? Here’s what you need to know about how it will impact your credit score.
Mastercard, Winklevoss' Gemini partner on crypto card
Mastercard has partnered with Gemini, the cryptocurrency platform founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, to create a cryptocurrency rewards card.
Visa sees pandemic 'storm' clearing
Visa Inc is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, its top boss said on Tuesday, as a surge in online shopping helped the world's biggest payment processor beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and counter sluggish travel spending.
Will a new credit card affect my mortgage application?
Don’t sabotage your dreams of homeownership by opening a new line of credit.
How to manage debt ahead of retirement
Debt doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a secure retirement.
AmEx sees drop in revenue as pandemic slows travel, dining
American Express saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply, but the company saw a significant drop in revenue as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
How to plan for unexpected expenses — and still save — on a tight budget
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
How quickly will my credit score update after paying off debt?
Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.
5 money tips to improve your savings
Has the pandemic depleted your savings? Here’s how to build it back up.
MasterCard partners with Doordash, Hello Fresh to offer new deals for select cardmembers
Mastercard's benefits for World and World Elite consumer credit cardholders include a three-month complimentary DashPass subscription, $5 discounts on Doordash orders through September 2022, and 5% credits on HelloFresh orders.
Visa to allow payment settlement using cryptocurrency
Visa Inc. said on Monday it will allow customers to settle transactions on its payment network in cryptocurrency.
Goldman Sachs is vying for JetBlue’s credit-card business: WSJ
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is talking to JetBlue Airways Corp. about taking over its credit-card program, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest effort from the Wall Street firm to push deeper into consumer finance.
Visa, Mastercard postpone interchange rate hike on merchants
Both companies were slated to increase their interchange rates, fees imposed on merchants every time a consumer swipes their credit or debit card, this coming April.


















