Credit Card Discounts: Why Banks Offer Them and How They Earn

Credit cards are now a central part of our daily financial transactions, from shopping for everyday items to paying for travel and even funding big-ticket purchases. Banks and financial institutions often provide credit card discounts to encourage...

Money-saving tips to boost your borders

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Credit card debt is destroying more marriages than ever before

Credit card debt is quietly destroying marriages across America, with new data revealing the financial strain is reaching record levels. A new survey from Debt.com finds 42% of divorced couples say credit card debt played a role in ending their...

Change one credit card habit this month to improve your financial worthiness

Credit utilisation could be the key to improving your credit worthiness.(Image: Getty ) Many people in the UK use a credit card regularly, however one common habit could be quietly harming your credit score and worthiness with future lenders -...

More than 50 savings accounts now pay less than half the rate of inflation

Inflation in the UK sits at 3.8 per cent, with many savings accounts paying less than this More than 50 banks and savings providers are offering accounts that pay less than half the rate of inflation, according to analysis. Figures produced by...

Ohio’s young people struggle with credit card debt, new Fed analysis shows

A new analysis of Federal Reserve data shows that young adults across the country are carrying dangerous levels of credit card debt, with higher-than-average levels in Ohio. The news comes as inflation continues to grow, consumer sentiment...

Julia Fox Used Ex’s Credit Card in ‘Mania’ & Spent $68K on Designer Items

Julia Fox has revealed that she once went on a $68,000 shopping spree with an ex’s credit card and sold the haul after the breakup. The “Uncut Gems” actor shared the story in a new fashion Q&A, explaining that the splurge happened during “mania.”...

Man uses stolen credit card to pay for $11 change of address with SCDMV: SLED

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was charged after using a stolen credit card to pay for a change of address with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) and changing a victim's recorded address with SCDMV without their knowledge,...

Untapped wealth opportunity: Why you should make bonds the fourth pillar of personal finance

Indian households have traditionally leaned on equity, real estate, and gold to build wealth. However, by not including fixed-income assets in the mix, many portfolios are experiencing significant slippages in returns. The reason is simple: both...

Credit card borrowers can now get bumper interest-free periods of almost THREE YEARS: These are the banks with the best deals

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DIY lover using money-saving method to renovate kitchen but people spot 'issue'

Paige Freshwater Social Newsdesk Writer 09:06, 07 Oct 2025 It can be costly renovating your kitchen (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/Maskot) A woman has been praised for transforming her three-bedroom house into a dream home with a £10,000...

Bengaluru CA says you’re wrong about owning cars: Her ₹2.4 lakh math flips finance advice

A Bengaluru-based chartered accountant is pushing back against a popular piece of personal finance advice: that buying a car is a bad investment. In a LinkedIn post, Meenal Goel revealed that owning a car would have saved her ₹2.4 lakh over five...

A Tale of Two Types of Credit Card Customers: Financially Healthy Cardholders Drive Gains in Satisfaction While Financially Challenged Cardholders Struggle, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, MICHIGAN -- August 14, 2025 -- Volatility in everything from financial markets to the prices of consumer goods has started to influence the way credit card customers use their cards. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card...

Madison Twp. Trustees approve credit card machine for zoning department

MADISON TOWNSHIP — A contract for a credit card machine was approved at the Madison Township Trustees meeting Monday night. Trustee Tom Brandt requested approval for the contract, which will allow the zoning department to process transactions...

Asda credit card firm warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over going concern status

Tuesday 07 October 2025 5:02 am | Updated: Monday 06 October 2025 6:09 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Jaja began offering credit cards on behalf of...

Julia Fox recalls spending $68K on 'hundreds' of designer items in 1 night using an ex's credit card

Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Julia Fox at London Fashion Week in September 2025 NEED TO KNOW Julia Fox recently shared details on a pricey fashion haul that was done on an ex's credit card The actress admitted to spending $68,000 on Chanel,...

Julia Fox spent nearly $70K on ‘manic’ designer shopping spree using ex’s credit card

Julia Fox once went on an epic almost $70,000 shopping spree on her now ex’s dime. The model, 35, revealed her eye-popping designer haul when asked what the most expensive thing she’s ever bought was. “I used my man’s credit card in a mania, spent...

You can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account today, Oct. 6, 2025

The best high-yield savings accounts offer annual percentage yields (APYs) that are well above average. Many of the top rates available today are above 4.00%, and one or two are still around 5.00%. Inflation rates have been edging higher and the...

This Generation Has The Most Credit Card Debt at Nearly $10,000 on Average—How Do You Compare?

Key Takeaways Average credit card debt is highest among Generation X, according to the latest data from credit bureau Experian. Gen X is currently part of the so-called sandwich generation, as many are helping financially support both aging...

Credit card fees for whose convenience?

When I discovered that the gas station closest to my house charges a 3% surcharge if you want to buy fuel with a credit card, I had to ask, Who pays cash for gas anymore? I haven’t regularly paid cash since I was in college and buying fuel $5 at a...