Merchants moving away from debit and credit cards

Merchants are starting to move away from credit and debit cards, as interchange fees charged by banks are making them unpopular.
Debit card

American express to issue a new prepaid debit card

American Express is unveiling a prepaid debit card on June 21. It requires no bank and is seen as a new trend in the credit card industry.
American Express

More banks ending debit card rewards

The ranks of major banks ending debit card reward programs are swelling as the cost of new financial reforms are adding up.
Wells Fargo

How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Debit card interchange fees force consumers to pay hefty tax

Debit card interchange fees banks charge merchants amount to an “invisible tax” everyone pays, says public policy consultant Richard Eskow.
Close-up on a Visa debit card.

Debit card rewards next on the chopping block at large banks

The largest banks in the nation are adding debit card rewards program to the chopping block, due to new interchange fee rules.
Chase card

Smartphone pay has credit, debit cards wobbling on the ropes

Contactless smartphone pay systems have Visa, MasterCard and other credit and debit card issuers worried about massive loss of revenue…
A cell phone with the MasterCard logo on screen.

Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Debit Cards offer quick cash access but at a price

Consumers looking for quick cash may think debit cards are the answer, but they need to be careful with options.

Study of Overdraft Fees and Protection Cries Out for Reform

Reform of bank and credit union overdraft protection practices is on the mind of Congress today. Payday loans would've made the trip unnecessary. Read why here.
Have you had it up to here with your bank's overdraft protection schemes? You aren't alone, according to the Center for Responsible Lending. (Photo: flickr.com)