AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatar1 day agoHow the Visa-Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement Affects CardholdersNerdWallet - Sara RathnerIt could lower costs for businesses and consumers, but fee reductions end after five years. Visa and Mastercard reached a settlement with U.S. …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatar3 days agoHow a Travel Credit Card Can Be Your Ticket to Big SavingsNerdWallet - Melissa LambarenaA travel credit card can provide savings for your next vacation if you can make full use of its valuable features. Next time you're planning a …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarCFPB Slashes Credit Card Late Fees to $8NerdWallet - Cara SmithThe lower fee will mean an average savings of $220 per year for the millions of credit card customers who are charged late fees. The Consumer …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarManaging Credit Cards When You Grew Up in a Cash-Only HouseholdNerdWallet - Sara RathnerDebt-averse relatives may not understand your choices, but it's OK to forge your own financial path. As you’re growing up, you learn about money from …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarCould the Credit Card Competition Act Impact Credit Unions?NerdWallet - Melissa LambarenaThe Credit Card Competition Act won't directly impact most credit unions, but concerns over ripple effects exist. Credit unions are among the few …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarIf Capital One Buys Discover, What Can Cardholders Expect?NerdWallet - Melissa LambarenaEven if the deal is approved, it'll take a while before customers experience changes. But that doesn't mean there won't be any. Capital One's …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarCapital One’s Discover Acquisition: 5 Things to KnowNerdWallet - Anna HelhoskiCapital One’s deal with Discover could mean stiffer competition for American Express, Visa and Mastercard. Capital One’s $35.3 billion all-stock deal …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarCapital One Wants to Buy Discover. What Would That Mean?NerdWallet - Rick VanderKnyffWinning approval for the deal could take a year or more. Customers are likely to see little effect in the meantime. News that Capital One has struck a …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatar6 Ways to Use a Tax Refund to Jump-start Financial GoalsNerdWallet - Melissa LambarenaConsider priorities like paying off debt, starting an emergency fund or investing in retirement. You could even consider using it to help you build …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarCredit Cards and Divorce: What to Do With Your Cards During a SplitNerdWallet - Jae BrattonSorting out your credit cards during a divorce can set you up for a smooth return to managing your credit as a single person. Of all the things that …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatarMaximize Your Credit Card Rewards With Minimal EffortNerdWallet - Sara RathnerIf redeeming points intimidates you, don't worry. You can enjoy your rewards without getting too intense about it. Credit card rewards can help you …
AvatarNerdWalletAvatarAvatar5 Credit Card Trends to Watch for in 2024NerdWallet - Sara RathnerAPRs may begin to fall, proposed legislation could upend the rewards world and your cards might lose their stripes. While a recession never …