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Klarna Wants to Turn BNPL Users Into Banking Customers

Klarna Wants to Turn BNPL Users Into Banking Customers

Klarna built its U.S. business by letting shoppers pay later. Now it wants to become the bank... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/13/2026

CFPB May Revisit Credit Card Late Fees in New Review

CFPB May Revisit Credit Card Late Fees in New Review

Credit card late fees may be returning to the CFPB’s agenda. The Consumer Financial Protection... Read More »

Andrew Allen 7/10/2026

Banks Explore Debit Network Deal That Could Raise Fees

Banks Explore Debit Network Deal That Could Raise Fees

Debit cards have long been the no-frills alternative to credit cards. But a potential deal... Read More »

Andrew Allen 7/9/2026

Why Credit Card Lounges Are Moving Beyond Airports

Why Credit Card Lounges Are Moving Beyond Airports

Credit card companies are taking the airport lounge far beyond the terminal. American Express... Read More »

Andrew Allen 7/8/2026

Luxury Cardholders Are Looking for More Than Points

Luxury Cardholders Are Looking for More Than Points

Premium card rewards have long been measured in points, miles, and cash value. But Atlas is... Read More »

Andrew Allen 7/7/2026

Bitcoin’s Price Drop Comes With a Credit Card Warning

Bitcoin’s Price Drop Comes With a Credit Card Warning

Bitcoin’s steep price drop may tempt bargain hunters, but using a credit card to buy the dip... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/6/2026

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3 in 4 Host City Residents Say Prices Have Jumped Since the World Cup Began

3 in 4 Host City Residents Say World Cup Raised Prices

For FIFA™ World Cup host cities, the tournament has brought excitement, an influx of tourist dollars, and a major economic boost. But residents... Read More »

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America’s Midsize Cities

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America's Midsize Cities

If you follow any financial advice online, you might hear that a raise or increasing your income is the way to improve your financial standing... Read More »

1 in 3 Americans Would Let AI Use Their Credit Card to Book a Trip

1 in 3 Americans Would Let AI Use Their Credit Card to Book a Trip

Summer travel is getting more expensive. Rising fuel prices have sent U.S. flight costs soaring, with domestic fares up 10 to 15% and European... Read More »

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America’s Largest Cities

Where Middle-Class Earnings Go Furthest in America’s Largest Cities

In the era of stagnant wages and rising costs, middle-class Americans facing financial strain are asking: Where can their earnings build them the... Read More »

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