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Restaurant Loses Appetite for Cash
Friday Sep 11, 2009
One New York restaurant is only accepting plastic, as fewer consumers carry or use cash much anymore.
A Prepaid Debit Card for Teens Is Money Well Spent
Monday Aug 31, 2009
A prepaid card can be a great way to learn responsibility — if you follow these five rules.
Consumers are on their own in preventing ID theft
Wednesday Aug 26, 2009
It happens all the time: You swipe a credit card to buy a new pair of jeans, pay for a fancy dinner or withdraw some cash. Each time a transaction occurs, a flurry of digits and codes moves from one location to another.
What Consumers Should Know About the Breach
Tuesday Aug 18, 2009
What consumers need to know if their debit or credit card information has been compromised.
How Consumers Benefit from Credit Card Merchant Fees
Thursday Jul 16, 2009
Credit card merchant fees are the latest target by legislators, consumer groups and retail trade groups, but I for one don't particularly mind these "behind the scene" fees for several reasons.
5 Reasons Credit Cards Offer More Consumer Protection than Debit Cards
Friday Jun 26, 2009
Although debit card growth recently eclipsed credit card growth, credit cards still have many advantages over credit cards. Five primary advantages center around consumer protection issues.
Yes, You Can Live With Less Plastic
Sunday Jan 25, 2009
Americans may not be able to live a cash-only lifestyle, but they can survive on less credit, says Jennifer Waters. Here's a look at how consumers' spending habits have changed in this economic climate.
Getting the Most From Rewards Cards
Sunday Dec 14, 2008
It is still profitable to rack up those rewards points on your credit card. Kelli Grant suggests some ways to make the most of the rewards programs for when you're paying with plastic.
New Card on Campus: Prepaid Debit
Thursday Sep 11, 2008
As many colleges have put restrictions on credit card marketing on their campuses, financial-services companies are promoting "prepaid debit cards." While there are benefits to a prepaid card, there are extra fees and risks to consider.
Debit card that taps 401(k) is easy to use and abuse
Friday Jul 18, 2008
The credit crunch has lots of people dipping into their 401ks, but almost every expert says that's a big 'no-no.' 401k debit cards only increase the temptation. Find out more about them in this MarketWatch article.





