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ChatGPT Helps 35 Yr Old Woman To Pay Off Rs 20 Lakh Credit Card Debt
In a remarkable use of artificial intelligence for personal finance, Jennifer Allan, a 35-year-old realtor from Delaware, managed to pay off over half of her $23,000 (around ₹19.69 lakh) credit card debt by using ChatGPT. Despite a decent income,...

Money-saving kitchen tool keeps 'food fresher for longer' and cuts down on wastage
Large households with many mouths to feed might be on the lookout for tips and tricks to stretch out meals. One such way is to freeze meats or batch cook and freeze portions for later use. Ensuring fresh ingredients have a longer shelf life...

Bank launches regular savings account with market-leading 7.10% interest rate
Zopa, a digital bank based in the UK, has introduced an enticing regular savings account boasting a generous 7.10% interest rate. Regular savings accounts are tailored for individuals who wish to deposit a set amount each month over a...

Loqbox Partners With Jaja Finance To Enhance Long-Term Financial Health For Cardholders
Loqbox, the award-winning credit-building platform, has partnered with Jaja Finance (“Jaja”), one of the UK’s leading credit card providers, to support customers in strengthening their credit profiles and building long-term financial health. The...

BankDhofar’s Visa Ladies Card elevates lifestyle with enhanced benefits
Muscat – BankDhofar is reaffirming its commitment to women-centric financial solutions by highlighting the wide range of lifestyle and travel benefits available through its Visa Ladies Credit Card. As one of the bank’s flagship offerings for...

Card skimmer found at Family Dollar store in Stratford, New Jersey
A credit card skimmer found at the Family Dollar in Stratford, New Jersey may have been there as long as two weeks. Police are urging customers to keep an eye on their credit and debit card statements and contact their bank and card company...

The case of the missing hotel: How Capital One’s error upset an idyllic Iceland vacation
But when the time came to check into one of their hotels, they ran into a problem. The hotel they booked — and paid more than $600 to — didn’t exist. The dispute: Rhoads, a social worker, and Glick, a tech entrepreneur, both in their late 50s,...

Share ENBD rewrites the rules of card marketing with new campaign
SHARE by Majid Al Futtaim’s recent campaign for the launch of the ENBD SHARE Credit Card offers a glimpse into how brands are starting to integrate AI tools not as a novelty, but as a core part of the creative and media process. The campaign,...
Former bank officer charged with transferring $600k from client’s account
SINGAPORE – A bank officer who made unauthorised transfers of $600,000 from a client’s bank account, and paid almost $90,000 in credit card bills using the client’s money, was hauled to court on July 8. Goi Wee Shien, 43, was handed 16 charges...

Amex adds Amsterdam to growing network of Centurion Lounges
American Express is once again flexing its muscle as the leader in credit card-branded airport lounges with yet another new location coming soon. This time, it's Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which will soon be home to a Centurion Lounge. Amex...

Scouted: This Tiny AI Notetaker Captures Every Word in Your Meetings
If you’ve ever regretted not taking notes in a meeting (or lamented how inadequate your note-taking is), PLAUD.AI’s notetakers are here to save the day. The PLAUD NOTE (about the size of a credit card) and PLAUD NotePin (can be worn as a necklace...

Former Nashua woman indicted on charges of theft and credit card fraud
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Credit card debt can be overwhelming, but there are options to help you dig out
If you’re struggling with credit card debt, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, the American credit card balance set a record of more than $1.2 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average credit card debt for a...

CHOOSE Act education savings accounts now available for 2025-2026 recipients
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year. Families approved through the application process earlier...

Top 6 Healthy Personal Financial Habits Youngsters Must Practice for Disciplined Spending
Credit cards can be a useful tool if used wisely. Always pay off your full monthly balance on time to avoid penalties. Use your credit card very responsibly, as it helps you build your credit score; having penalties may affect it badly. A good...

3 Sources To Use For Improving Your Personal Finance Skills
A professional advisor can understand your personal financial situation and guide you with customised advice to a healthy financial decision-making path. Unlike general information found online, an advisor helps you plan based on your income,...

SBI credit card rules changing from July 15: Here's what cardholders must know
If you have an SBI credit card in your wallet, you must pay attention to this update. From July 15, 2025, some important rules related to SBI credit cards will change. These changes will affect how you pay your bills and the benefits you get....

High-value personal loans surge as lenders grow cautious
Origination of higher-value personal loans have gained traction while that of mid ticket-sized loans is declining, a trend that suggests increased prudence among lenders amid asset quality worries. “Personal loan originations declined by 2.6% in...

Credit card thief who bought firearm online still unidentified, per BCSO
BEAUFORT Co., SC (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual who broke into a vehicle and stole someone’s credit cards last week. The Sheriff’s Office says the cards in question were...

Sioux Falls May Start Passing Credit Card Fees to Residents
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls residents could soon see extra charges when paying for city services with a credit card. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says budget pressures are prompting a proposal to pass those processing fees on...