Financial Travel Baggage Requires Lettin Card Issuers Know Your Planned Comins & Goins
You land at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, take a taxi to the City of Lights, stop to buy a “welcome” glass of J.P. Chenet Pays …
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Ransomware Attacks Remain a Clear & Present Danger in 2019
Ransomware attacks continue to plague businesses of all sizes including tiny firms, possibly costing U.S. business $100 billion this year. Healthcare firms and even …
Credit Scores Ubiquitous in American Life Today
Credit scores did not exist in the late 1960s until BankAmericard and Mastercharge cards were mailed out willy-nilly to Americans coast-to-coast, without regard to …
Auto Loan Default Rates Growing – 7 Ways to Avoid Repossession
Auto loan default rates inched up in the U.S. during December while the overall economy remains vibrant. Baffling, especially among car dealers and auto …
Saving Painlessly – Lessons From the Old Timers of the Great Depression
There are dozens of downloadable apps available to count your every penny and help you save, however there are simple methods from the past …
Identity Theft is a Gargantuan Pain-in-the-Tookus for U.S. Consumers
Identity theft is the biggest pain-in-the-tookus for Americans, affecting more than 500,000 per year. Unlike hacking your computer, cell phone or other devices, identity …
Average Credit Scores Top 700 as Prime Status Remains Elusive to Most Americans
Average credit scores for consumers in the U.S. continue to hover around 700. Over the past ten years, consumer FICO credit scores have increased …
Credit Card Shutdown Will Be Costly – Don’t Get Walled In – Tips for You
If you are a “pawn” caught up in “Great Trump Shutdown” with no paycheck or reduced earnings, then you should take some steps to …
Credit Card Delinquency Up Despite Strong Economy – Scares Bejesus Out of Issuers
Credit card delinquency is rising in the U.S. while employment numbers fall and spending rises. Maybe the nectar is too good. Major credit card …
Homeownership Makes Sense for Most Consumers – Single Women Get It
New research shows among the 50 largest metropolitan areas, single women own more homes than single men do. On average, single women own more …
