It’s Qualified Workers, Stupid, Not da Economy Sez Biz Owners
Small business owners says qualified workers remain the major stumbling block to expansion. Nonetheless, U.S. business owners expressed optimism in July as expectations for …
U.S. Credit Card Spring Spurt Fades as Tariff Terror Looms
Consumer revolving debt lost some steam in June following a U.S. credit card spring spurt wherein Americans added $14 billion over the prior two-month …
Rocky Mountain Credit Union Credit Cards
Rocky Mountain credit union credit cards offer some of the best interest rates and lowest fees, compared to the nation’s largest issuers. However, some …
U.K. Most Popular Credit Cards Advocate 0% Balance Transfers
The U.K. most popular credit cards are stiffly competitive in attracting balance transfers. Zero percent interest rates on balance transfers range from three months …
New England Credit Union Cards Low APRs & Fee Free
New England credit union credit cards offer strongly competitive rates and fees, compared to the nation’s largest issuers. However, many credit unions offer credit …
Global Card Facts 2019 Point to Weakening Spending
Global card facts 2019 reveal there is booming competition outside the U.S. for payment cards (credit + charge + debit + prepaid), especially for …
Card Facts 2019 in the U.S. Reveal Robust & Rocky Growth
Card facts 2019 thus far point to growing usage, slowing issuance and dogged by rising late payments. The number of payment transactions is up …
Consumer Economic Outlook Brightens in July – Maybe Temporarily?
The consumer economic outlook showed signs of a rebirth in July following two months of the doldrums. All consumer indices showed upticks in short-term …
British Card Debt Growth Plunges Into the Depths of Despair
British card debt ticked down again in June to its lowest annual growth rate in more than five years, driven by economic chaos over …
Oldest Credit Card Still Chugging Along with Punch & Pizzazz
The oldest credit card in the U.S. reached its 68th birthday this year. When the Diners Club card was started by Frank McNamara in …
