Red, white, and whew! Heading into the Fourth of July, consumers should be prepared for their wallets to get a little lighter by the time the weekend comes to a close. “Swipe” fees – those charges ...

More than 60% of all purchases last year were made with a credit or debit card, according to the Federal Reserve. That’s up from 45% in 2016. That means big money for credit card companies, which made ...

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, wants to use the multibillion dollar defense spending bill as a vehicle to enact a contentious bill intending to limit credit card swipe fees. Marshall has long ...

As families shop for the holidays this year, many are grappling with the challenge of making their dollars stretch and wondering why things cost so much whether it’s gifts or groceries. Part of the ...

U.S. consumers could start seeing additional fees for using a credit card at the register. A new settlement involving Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants could give businesses more power to charge ...

In a recent piece for RealClearMarkets, Indraneel Chakraborty asks the question: “Are credit card swipe fees really too high?” Yet, throughout his piece, Chakraborty makes numerous claims that require ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Credit cards have become a convenient – and common – way for many to pay for goods and services. But did you know that every time you swipe or tap your card at a business they ...

The legislation faces an uphill fight in Congress, but supporters say it could save strapped businesses billions of dollars a year. Business groups across the country are gearing up for another fight ...

A proposal is moving through the Kansas Legislature that would ban credit card networks from applying fees to sales taxes and tips. If passed, the measure would unlock immediate savings for the ...