Understanding Authorized Amounts: Usage, Process, and Examples

Learn about authorized amounts: how they ensure purchase funds, the approval process, and what to expect when checking card ...

Scammers are targeting travelers with fake rentals and sites. Are you sure your next vacation booking is safe?

Avoid prepaying your accommodation reservations in full (unless it's a verified, refundable booking through a reputable ...
NerdWallet

What Is Stripe, and How Does It Work to Accept Payments?

Stripe is a payment service provider that accepts credit cards, digital wallets and many other payment methods. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

A settlement between Visa and Mastercard means businesses could charge different fees depending on your card. Here’s what you need to know

Premium cards with higher rewards cost retailers more to process, and they soon may be able to pass that onto you.
Hypebeast

A$AP Rocky Announces Official Release Date for 'DON'T BE DUMB'

A$AP Rocky has officially confirmed that his highly anticipated album, DON’T BE DUMB, will be released on January 16, 2026 The album will be available across ...
moneywise

Congress fails to save health care credit, leaving 22M Americans potentially facing an average 114% premium hike come 2026. What you must do ASAP

Along with holly and mistletoe, millions of Americans are likely spending the holiday season with health insurance anxiety hanging over their heads. That’s because, in a move that may have earned many ...