Some Payment Apps May Be Vulnerable to Skimming

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One of the growing consumer trends is that of using a smart phone to pay. Wallet apps are being developed that use near-field communication (NFC) technology to allow you to tap your smart phone against a credit card terminal, or wave it near the … [Read more...]

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Will Apple’s iWatch Help You With Credit Card Payments?

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Rumors are swirling about Apple’s next big project. What will it be? Right now, the word is that Apple is getting set to release a watch. According to Bernard Marr, posting on LinkedIn, Apple’s iWatch isn’t going to be your typical … [Read more...]

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Learning the Language of Credit Cards

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Travel back to any time period before the fifties when cash was king. It was a time when nearly every product or service was paid for with dollars and cents. An exception was when some stores issued credit on an individual basis, but only to their … [Read more...]

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Dr. GoodCents: The Logic and Psycho-Logic of Credit Cards

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A clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Shapiro is ready to answer questions, offer advice and share strategies to help you alleviate the mental stresses of money management. Send your question to GoodCentsDr@gmail.com and it … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation: How I Kicked Mindless Spending to the Curb

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I have a confession to make: I used to shop for sport. In fact, I used to shop when I was bored, lonely, stressed or wanting to blow off some steam. I used to make shopping a day-long, social affair. I bought junk that I didn’t need—and a lot of … [Read more...]

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How Will New Credit Card Surcharges Impact Your Bottom Line?

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By now you’ve probably heard the news that it’s a-ok (legally, anyway) for merchants to tack an additional surcharge onto your Visa and Mastercard purchases when you shop in their stores. If you were already aware that this legislation was coming … [Read more...]

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How Can You Protect Your Credit Card Information When Shopping Online?

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Online shopping has become increasingly more popular, which is why learning how to protect your credit card information when online is more important than ever. Shopping online is a fun, easy, and hassle-free activity, but convenience doesn’t … [Read more...]

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Credit cards on campus: Should college students pack plastic?

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Peanut butter and jelly. Bert and Ernie. Jay-Z and Beyoncé. College students and credit cards. All of these famous pairs are great combinations, right? No? One stands out, and it’s not Blue Ivy’s fierce parents. College students and credit … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation – How I Paid Off $14,000 in Credit Card Debt in One Year

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Digging yourself out of credit card debt is never easy, but it absolutely can be done. Take it from me, someone who once had over $14,000 in credit card debt; someone who also paid off the entire balance in less than a year. How did I do … [Read more...]

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6 Tips for Playing (and Winning!) the Reward Credit Card Game

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Credit cards can be a double-edged sword. When used irresponsibly, you can easily bury yourself in debt. But when used responsibly, they can be powerful tools. Benefits of credit cards include price protection, extended warranties, and cash back … [Read more...]

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New Year, New Budget?

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With the first few weeks of 2013 coming to a close, you may feel more inspired than ever to tackle your list of resolutions. If you’re like many of us, you likely have made a resolution that’s somehow tied to finances. Perhaps you want to pay … [Read more...]

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