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What is ghost tapping? How to protect your credit cards from this tap-to-pay scam

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 27, 2025

It may sound like something that has to do with Halloween, but ghost tapping is all trick and no treat. Also,...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 24, 2025

One of the most common questions I’ve encountered in my 25-plus years covering consumer credit is: “What credit card should I...

By Michelle Lambright Black | Updated on October 22, 2025

Holiday shopping can sneak up on you faster than you can say “Black Friday.” One minute, you’re carving pumpkins. Next, you’re...

By John Egan | Updated on October 17, 2025

So, how can you fight sky-high inflation? There are several approaches you can adopt. Believe it or not, wise use of...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 15, 2025

While cash is certainly still king for many, there has been a major shift within the payment industry in recent years....

By Richard Barrington | Updated on October 13, 2025

Whenever the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, you'll see lots of media stories about how this means lower borrowing rates for...

By Chris Kissell | Updated on October 9, 2025

Credit card fraud is big business, and one type of such criminal activity - bot fraud - is rapidly getting worse.

By Holly Johnson | Updated on October 2, 2025

When a card issuer mentions a credit card retention offer, they are typically hoping you will pay the annual fee on...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 2, 2025

Let’s explore the various perks of making payments with a card, as well as potential drawbacks. The goal here is simple-...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 1, 2025

Credit cards are well-known for their reward programs and these programs have surged in popularity over the past several years. In...