Cantankerous and increasingly cautious consumers — perhaps put on edge by seemingly shrinking paychecks, a weaker job market and stubbornly high prices — gave the Federal Reserve more room to cut ...

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he is pushing for an interest-rate cut at the next Fed meeting. Waller on Monday cited a soft labor market and slowing inflation as basis for a rate ...

Oman’s Central Bank has approved the “Maal” consumer debit and prepaid card fee structure, offering zero issuance and annual fees for users. Merchant Service Fees are capped, cutting costs by up to 50 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — If you have credit cards, loans, and a savings account, the recent cut by the Federal Reserve on short-term interest rates likely impacts you. Consumer Reports breaks ...

The potential deal aims to resolve a 20-year-old legal dispute over interchange fees, the charges merchants pay to banks when customers use credit cards, and acceptance rules, reported The Wall Street ...

Illinois’ schools report card was released this week, and while it showed increased student proficiency in key areas, a scoring change sparked discussion. Those higher proficiency rates were found in ...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its second consecutive interest rate cut, bringing the benchmark interest rate to the lowest it’s been in three years. The quarter-point rate cut passed in a ...

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

CPI Card Group Inc., a payments technology company, celebrated the completion Thursday of a manufacturing facility it said represents about a $33 million investment. A morning ribbon-cutting ceremony ...

Learn how to perform a clean and controlled one-handed card cut using basic finger mechanics. This tutorial is ideal for beginners looking to build smooth card handling skills for magic or casual ...

President Donald Trump has announced a significant price cut for his much-hyped Trump Gold Card visa, a move that has sparked a debate about the program’s future. Trump recently signed an executive ...

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher covers travel for Forbes. The Trump Gold Card Visa officially launched Friday for 80% less than its original $5 million price tag—a telltale sign, say immigration investment ...