When you need to borrow money in a desperate situation, it is easy to make quick, and not very well thought out, decisions. Typically these decisions include a quick fix loan that carries a high interest rate, astronomical fees and … Continue reading
Recently, Visa and Mastercard, along with some major banks, proposed a settlement of $7.25 billion dollars. The settlement was restitution for retailers that had been victims of alleged fee fixing. The National Retail Federation is now publicly opposing the settlement. … Continue reading
Banks are here to hold our money, help us learn how to save and gain interest on certain accounts we may have. Over the years banking has become one of the largest services in the country. Sometimes this is due … Continue reading
Javelin Strategy & Research, a California-based market research firm, is reporting that prepaid debit card use is on the rise. This comes as no surprise considering the rise in credit card processing services and the decline in most people’s desire … Continue reading
Many people have seen a drastic and swift increase in their banking fees. Free checking accounts seem to have almost become extinct. Although plenty of banks have had some fees over the years, it seems that rather suddenly, and during … Continue reading
