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Splitit Lets Consumers Use Existing Credit Instead of New Financing For Installment Payments at No Extra Cost
Payments

Splitit: Use Existing Credit to Buy Now, Pay Later
Consumers and merchants both see the benefits of buy now, pay later purchasing. But most... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/22/2021
KultureCity: Credit Card Donations Help Support Families and Individuals With Sensory Processing Needs
Family

KultureCity: Rewards Support People With Sensory Needs
As many as 1 in 6 individuals have a sensory sensitivity associated with crowds, lights... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/21/2021
Alive Credit Union: Inspiring Financial Wellness and Credit-Building with a Healthcare and Community Focus
Credit Unions

Alive Credit Union Helps Build Credit and Financial Wellness
Alive Credit Union began as a co-op for healthcare providers in Jacksonville, Florida, but has... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/21/2021
Movemeant Foundation: Card Rewards Donations Help Promote Body Positivity and Fitness Inclusivity For Women
Rewards

The Movemeant Foundation Helps Build Confidence
The societal pressures on women and girls to have the perfect body are everywhere. The... read more »
Adam West • 9/20/2021
CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — September 17, 2021
Issuer News

Weekly Credit Card Update — September 17, 2021
For media inquiries on these stories and more, contact credit card expert and industry analyst... read more »
Bill Hardekopf • 9/17/2021
IRA Financial Group: Self-Directed IRA and 401(k) Funds Fuel Investments and Hedge Against Credit Card Debt
Investing

IRA Financial Group: Investors Can Hedge Against Card Debt
Since 1974, investors have been free to leverage retirement account assets for alternative... read more »
Adam West • 9/16/2021
Soldiers’ Angels: Card Rewards Donations Can Help Military Service Members, Veterans, and Families in Need
Lessons

Soldiers' Angels Helps Service Members and Veterans
When Patti Patton-Bader began sending care packages to her son deployed in Iraq, she learned he... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/15/2021
Optus Bank: A Minority-Owned Financial Institution Driving Wealth and Credit Access in Underserved Communities
Banking

Optus Bank: Dedicated to Closing Credit Gaps
Although the history of the post-Civil War American South is in many ways a history of African... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/15/2021
Fairmont Century Plaza: A Prime Card Rewards Destination Featuring Modern Luxury and a Movie-Star Connection
Rewards

Cash In Rewards to Visit the New Fairmont Century Plaza
Located in Century City in Los Angeles, the original Century Plaza Hotel was a 1960s landmark... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/14/2021
Clair Helps Businesses Offer On-Demand Pay Benefits So Workers Can Reduce Reliance on Credit and Loans
Payments

Clair: On-Demand Pay Helps Reduce Credit Reliance
Business owners can use Clair On-Demand Pay to advance wages for hourly employees, including... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/13/2021
CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — September 10, 2021
Issuer News

Weekly Credit Card Update — September 10, 2021

For media inquiries on these stories and more, contact credit card expert and industry analyst... read more »
Bill Hardekopf • 9/10/2021
Marqeta: A Card and Payment Platform That Helps Financial Brands Launch Digital Banking Solutions
Payments

Marqeta Card and Payment Solutions Help Digital Banks
Modern card issuing platform Marqeta has helped power the digital transformation in payments... read more »
Adam West • 9/9/2021
Pacific Debt Helps People Reduce Credit Card and Loan Debt Quickly and Conveniently
Debt

Pacific Debt Helps Reduce Credit Card & Loan Debt
Credit card and unsecured loan debt can add up quickly for some people, and before they know... read more »
Matt Walker • 9/8/2021
MoneyFit by Debt Reduction Services Helps Negotiate Lower Interest Rates on Credit Card Debt
Debt

MoneyFit by Debt Reduction Services Helps Lower Interest
People struggling with credit card debt often assume that card issuers will automatically... read more »
Jon McDonald • 9/7/2021
CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — September 3, 2021
Issuer News

Weekly Credit Card Update — September 3, 2021
For media inquiries on these stories and more, contact credit card expert and industry analyst... read more »
Bill Hardekopf • 9/3/2021
United Teletech Financial Federal Credit Union Takes a Personal Approach to Engagement and Building Credit
Credit Unions

United Teletech Financial FCU Helps Members Succeed
In 1960s New Jersey, Bell Labs was the hub of a tech center that was a lot like today’s Silicon... read more »
Adam West • 9/2/2021
Ari Socolow of BestCashCow on the Competitive Card Market and How Issuers Can Deliver More Value
Credit Cards

BestCashCow's Ari Socolow on Changing Card Landscape
Since 2005, millions have turned to BestCashCow to make the most of their money. Along with... read more »
Adam West • 9/1/2021
WyHy Federal Credit Union Offers Credit-Building Cards that Encourage Member and Community Success
Credit Unions

WyHy FCU Cards and Loans Help Members Succeed
Every state has its unique history, traditions, and people, and Wyoming stands out for its... read more »
Jon McDonald • 8/30/2021
CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — August 27, 2021
Issuer News

CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — August 27, 2021
For media inquiries on these stories and more, contact credit card expert and industry analyst... read more »
Bill Hardekopf • 8/27/2021
Emburse Physical and Virtual Cards Help SMBs and Enterprises Automate Expense Management
Businesses

Emburse Card Solutions Help Businesses Manage Spending
Employees often have to wait a long time for businesses to reimburse their credit card... read more »
Adam West • 8/25/2021
Navy Federal Credit Union: Card Products and Financial Resources for Military Members, Veterans, and Families
Credit Unions

Navy Federal Credit Union Cards Help Members Succeed
Many financial consumers don’t realize that they qualify for a Navy Federal Credit Union... read more »
Adam West • 8/23/2021
CardRates.com Weekly Credit Card Update — August 20, 2021
Issuer News

Weekly Credit Card Update — August 20, 2021
For media inquiries on these stories and more, contact credit card expert and industry analyst... read more »
Bill Hardekopf • 8/20/2021
Handshake Helps College Students and Recent Grads Get Hired and Avoid Tapping Into Credit
Work

Handshake Helps Students Find Jobs & Avoid Using Credit
College students and recent graduates face plenty of challenges when it comes to landing a job... read more »
Matt Walker • 8/18/2021
The Earnin App Pays Employees Upfront for Earned Wages to Help Them Avoid Late Fees and Credit Card Debt
Work

Earnin Unlocks Earned Wages to Help Employees Avoid Debt
Even well-compensated employees occasionally struggle to make ends meet while waiting for their... read more »
Jon McDonald • 8/17/2021

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