Countless Americans are feeling the strain in their wallets as the prices of rent, groceries, and gas increase. Missouri is no different. Affordability is an issue. Credit card swipe fees only ...
A fast-tracked bill in Harrisburg could make everyday transactions more costly and complicated for consumers and small businesses. When you tap your card to pay for groceries, fill up your gas tank, ...
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Experts say credit-card swipe fees cost the average American family about $1,200 a year, and a renewed push in Congress could change how those fees are set. The Credit Card Competition Act wants to ...
In a recent opinion piece for the Taunton Daily Gazette, the author made the claim that consumers in Massachusetts “don’t need to be concerned with credit card ‘swipe fees.’” However, this could not ...
In a decision that banks and credit unions have already said they will appeal, a federal judge on Tuesday ruled key provisions of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation law banning certain credit card fees can ...
A new card shop opened in West Eugene, bringing the TCG community together in a new space. Owners Devon Bartow and Nico Sambo aim to create an inclusive and welcoming community space. The shop was ...
The bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, reintroduced earlier this month, is supported by the restaurant industry but opposed by credit unions. The Credit Card Competition Act — first introduced in ...
Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The North Carolina legislature is preparing to address the state’s most pressing needs ...
Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) on Tuesday after President Trump endorsed it earlier that day. The legislation aims ...
Every time you use your card, the credit card company adds a swipe fee of 2% to 4%. The Legislature should protect consumers and local merchants. Getty Images As lawmakers in Topeka explore ways to ...
Fees paid by merchants to accept credit card and debit cards will dampen consumer spending power this holiday shopping season as sellers look for ways to offset the cost, says the Merchants Payment ...