Have you ever wondered if you can pay your credit card bill with another credit card? And if you can, is it a smart financial move to do so? Credit card issuers limit the types of accounts you can use to pay your credit card bill, but there are workarounds. Let’s examine your options. Can …
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared that it was the U.S.’s "biblical admonition" to help and support Israel during a Monday night speech. The House GOP leader was addressing an emergency meeting of Christians United For Israel, convened after Iran’s weekend missile attack on the Middle East American ally. "I'm going to state something that you all know – at this critical moment, the United States must show unwavering strength and support for Israel We have to make certain that the entire world...
Without any direction from Congress, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that (1) changes the safe harbor dollar amount for late fees from $30, or $41 for subsequent late payment violations, to a strict threshold of $8 while prohibiting any higher amount for future delinquencies; and (2) removes the safe harbor late […]
This week, Michael Hsu, acting comptroller of the currency at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) called on U.S. financial institutions (FIs) to take steps to serve newly arrived immigrants before they can slip into the ranks of the country’s unbanked. “The OCC encourages banks to pursue opportunities to serve new Americans so that […]
The bank set aside more money to cover souring loans from consumers. Profit fell to $6.67 billion in the first quarter of this year, Bank of America said. America's combined household debt shot up to $17.5 trillion at the end of 2023
Peoples Bank OH lowered its holdings in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW – Free Report) by 9.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,140 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 325 shares during the period. Peoples Bank […]
A man faces a grand larceny charge after allegedly using his former employer's company credit card to make tens of thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases in the Hudson Valley, police said. Dutchess County resident Joshua Queen of Hyde Park, age 42, was arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 10 on charges connected to his alleged unauthorized use of a company credit card belonging to his former Philipstown-based employer, the Sheriff's Office announced...
JPMorgan Chase will allow advertisers to target its 80 million customers. Firms will not be able to see customers' personally identifiable information. It comes after the bank
The activist firm reached an agreement with Twilio, and Stafman will join the board of directors.
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The banking landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, as traditional financial institutions (FIs) race to keep pace with evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. Santander’s recent announcement of plans to launch its digital bank, Openbank, in the United States and Mexico in the second half of 2024 underscores the accelerating pace of this shift. Moreover, this move reflects […]
Your first credit card is a significant step towards financial independence. While it's relatively easy to obtain one with a job, it's crucial to understand that it's equally easy to accumulate debt rapidly. However, by using your credit card wisely, such as maintaining a low credit utilization and making timely repayments, you can actively build a good credit score.This not only helps you secure bigger loans like a mortgage on more favourable terms later in life but also empowers you to make...