Unprecedented Economic Turmoil Rattle Americans for 2019-2020
The unprecedented economic turmoil unleashed on U.S. consumers since December, by the longest U.S. government shutdown ever, is driving Americans’ bananas, heading to food …
Financial Travel Baggage Requires Lettin Card Issuers Know Your Planned Comins & Goins
You land at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, take a taxi to the City of Lights, stop to buy a “welcome” glass of J.P. Chenet Pays …
Ransomware Attacks Remain a Clear & Present Danger in 2019
Ransomware attacks continue to plague businesses of all sizes including tiny firms, possibly costing U.S. business $100 billion this year. Healthcare firms and even …
Credit Scores Ubiquitous in American Life Today
Credit scores did not exist in the late 1960s until BankAmericard and Mastercharge cards were mailed out willy-nilly to Americans coast-to-coast, without regard to …
Auto Loan Default Rates Growing – 7 Ways to Avoid Repossession
Auto loan default rates inched up in the U.S. during December while the overall economy remains vibrant. Baffling, especially among car dealers and auto …
Saving Painlessly – Lessons From the Old Timers of the Great Depression
There are dozens of downloadable apps available to count your every penny and help you save, however there are simple methods from the past …
Identity Theft is a Gargantuan Pain-in-the-Tookus for U.S. Consumers
Identity theft is the biggest pain-in-the-tookus for Americans, affecting more than 500,000 per year. Unlike hacking your computer, cell phone or other devices, identity …
Consumer Revolving Debt Hits the Jake Brakes in Final Quarter of 2018
Consumer revolving debt, mostly credit card debt (95%), remained above the $1 trillion level for the sixth consecutive quarter. However, the year-over-year change in …
Credit Card Account Rejection and Cancellation Rates Creeping Up
Credit card account rejection and cancellation rates rose slowly last year and will likely continue throughout out 2019. There is a growing consensus an …
Valentine’s Day Loses a Lil Flicker but Eating Out Remains Most Popular Globally
Only about half of Americans will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year but those who do will likely shell out more than $150 with flowers, …
