The risk of credit card fraud doesn’t end when or where you swipe your card. Any business that stores your credit card number could experience a data breach in which a hacker attains access to your ...

Once a credit card swipe crosses the $5,000 mark, the transaction stops being routine and starts triggering a series of behind-the-scenes checks, score calculations, and banking rules that most people ...

Identity theft can be a major threat to people making purchases. Now a new device promises to protect your credit card information. Most online shoppers mistakenly believe using a credit card on the ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be ...

The motto “move fast and break things” might work for a fast-growing startup, but when it comes to finances, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” might be the wiser approach. Unfortunately, some state ...

There are plenty of situations where using a debit card has advantages over a credit card — from staying within budget to accessing cash with little to no fees. But earning rewards is not one of those ...

If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card "swipe fees." This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets ...

Picture this: You walk into your favorite Michigan coffee shop, grab a latte, swipe your card and leave a tip. You assume that you’re fully supporting a local business, right? Not quite. Behind the ...

Visa and Mastercard say they've reached a deal to resolve a long-running battle with businesses over "swipe fees." But retailers and restaurants say it doesn't go far enough. Visa and Mastercard say ...