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Credit Cards
Now you can earn Marriott points at the grocery store
by
Andy Uhler
May 4, 2020
Since many people aren't traveling, the hotel company is trying to capitalize on an activity that gives people an incentive to use its cards.
Chase is the latest to hike fee for its premium credit card and add lifestyle perks
by
Justin Ho
Jan 9, 2020
The popular travel card is getting more expensive. But the bank is betting that new perks, designed to appeal to younger consumers, will make users stay on board.
Can a credit card be sexist?
by
Erika Beras
and Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 11, 2019
It is alleged that the Apple Card offers higher credits to men than it does women — on that basis alone.
Apple plugs into the credit card business
Aug 7, 2019
How might this change the competitive landscape?
Capital One target of massive data breach
Jul 30, 2019
A security breach at Capital One Financial compromised the personal information of about 106 million people, and in some cases the hacker obtained Social Security and bank account numbers.
Credit card companies will lower your interest rates — if you ask them
by
Ben Bradford
Jun 14, 2019
A new survey finds 81% of people who asked for a better rate got one.
Secured credit cards help build credit, with some caveats
Jun 11, 2019
Amazon Credit Builder will offer secured credit lines to those without strong credit who put down a security deposit to borrow against.
For public good, not for profit.
What the U.S. means when it says it wants more access to China's markets
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 11, 2019
Since the Tiananmen protests in 1989, China has allowed citizens more economic freedoms, which have benefited a lot of American brands, but there are still sectors they are heavily restricted in.
Credit card delinquency rates have been rising — especially for young people
by
Justin Ho
May 17, 2019
Oh, and the interest on that outstanding debt? It's getting more expensive.
Can credit card companies sustain their rewards programs?
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 19, 2019
American Express recently reported quarterly earnings, showing that its single-biggest expense was credit card rewards.