There are several businesses near me that either only take cash or highly encourage the use of cash via heavy discounts. One of them even takes pesos if that’s all you’ve got, but they prefer you don’t use credit cards. And it’s all about avoiding interchange fees. That’s because every time you swipe, tap, or … Read more
Dozens of banks and credit unions lure new business with account-opening promotions. Some reward first-time customers with bonuses worth hundreds of dollars just for opening an account and making qualifying deposits. The best land on our regularly updated roundup of the top new bank account promotions. You’ve probably seen credit card issuers get in on the … Read more
It’s Friday, and you’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend in town with friends. You log into your online banking portal to check your balance, but your account keeps giving you an annoying “account not found” error. Panic sets in and questions flood your mind. Did I do something wrong? Why was my account suddenly … Read more
Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest domestic carrier, but it offers a remarkably simple frequent flier program called Rapid Rewards. You simply redeem your points for about 1.4 cents each toward any unsold seat. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card offers the most perks of any of their credit cards, but that comes at a … Read more
Countries as diverse as Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom have postal banks. Their citizens can pick up mail, send packages, and order postage at the post office. Plus, they can perform a whole range of basic financial tasks Americans can do only at a bank branch or ATM. Americans today, that is. For more … Read more
America has lots of old houses. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average owner-occupied structure is about 40 years old in 2016. For reference, that’s higher than the U.S. median age of 38.8. In some parts of the country, the housing stock is far older. On average, owner-occupied housing in New York, Massachusetts, … Read more
The Great Financial Crisis of the late 2000s was the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression. Most agree that lax regulation of banks and other financial institutions set the stage for the risky lending and trading practices that caused it. Congress responded to the crisis — and attempted to prevent anything similar from happening … Read more
The information related to the United Gateway Credit Card has been collected by Money Crashers and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card. Earning frequent flyer miles from your credit card usually requires paying for a premium product, and there aren’t too many airline credit cards that have no annual … Read more
Cash-back credit cards are popular because they provide tangible, easy-to-understand benefits. Who doesn’t like getting a credit on their monthly credit card statement or — better yet — actual cash deposited into the account of their choice? Cash-back credit cards can be even more popular than our top-rated gas credit cards and travel rewards cards. … Read more
Dozens of banks and credit unions lure new business with account-opening promotions. Some reward first-time customers with bonuses worth hundreds of dollars just for opening an account and making qualifying deposits. The best land on our regularly updated roundup of the top new bank account promotions. You’ve probably seen credit card issuers get in on the … Read more