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News Tagged - 'credit card networks'

Facebook’s New Payments System?


Facebook is considering its options for jumping even further into the payments system. Can it keep up with the big dogs like PayPal?

Visa and MasterCard Bolstered by Consumer Spending

May 2, 2013

Visa and MasterCard offer up a mixed bag of profits and updates. Swipe fee lawsuits and technology play a role, too.

Problems Ahead for $7.2 Billion Card Fee Ruling

November 2, 2012

The multi billion dollar credit card swipe fee settlement is nearing, but merchants are still saying it’s incomplete.

Campaign Finance Reform

August 14, 2012

We’re but 80 +/- days from the 2012 presidential election and if you’re like many Americans, the bickering, pettiness and downright childlike behavior some politicians are exhibiting are really beginning to take a toll on your nerves. We couldn’t agree …

Medical Marijuana – Leave Credit Card at Home

July 10, 2012

For those who rely on medical marijuana, a new push to not use your credit card means you’ll now pay cash.

Credit Card Interest Rates Unchanged

June 4, 2012

Credit card offers aren’t as plentiful as they were just a few months ago and the interest rates haven’t moved, either. Consumers aren’t spending as much and when they do, more are reaching for cash.