The number of cards compromised at U.S. ATMs and merchants rose 39% in the first half of 2017 vs. the year-earlier period according to FICO. The firm also tracked a 21% rise in compromises of ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) devices … Continued

Equifax Inc, a provider of consumer credit scores, said personal details of as many as 143 million U.S. consumers were accessed by hackers between mid-May and July, in what could be one of the largest data breaches in the United … Continued

Multiple United States Postal Service (USPS) offices are experiencing severe weather conditions due to Hurricane Harvey. This weather event, and the pending Hurricane Irma, may affect the timely delivery of some of your sponsors’ paper payments. Please review the detail … Continued

Maintaining Continuity When Your Payment Information Changes Keeping your credit and debit card payment information up to date with the various bills you deal with can be a complex and time consuming process. From remembering all the merchants you need … Continued

Financial abuse against older Americans can take many forms, from illegal debits, to third-party scams and even unauthorized withdrawals by an approved caregiver. And with the share of the U.S. population 65 years and over projected to reach 20 percent … Continued

In our day-to-day life we’re always looking for ways to simplify things, saving us valuable minutes – or hours in a busy day. Since managing your finances should be one of your top priorities, wouldn’t it be nice to save … Continued

Pop quiz: What’s the difference between a credit card and a debit card? Why is it important to have access to credit? How do credit cards work? Don’t panic if you don’t know the answers to these questions off the top … Continued

Writing checks used to be a habit for many people. But with debit cards, online banking and mobile payments, it’s now a bit of a lost art. If you need help with how to write a check, follow these 6 … Continued

A savings account is one of the simplest types of bank accounts. It allows you to store cash securely and earn interest on your money. Banks have three kinds of savings vehicles, each with varying requirements and levels of return. Knowing the differences … Continued

Everyone needs a place to park their income, which is what makes checking accounts so popular. It’s the bank account you’ll likely use the most, for things like buying groceries, withdrawing cash at an ATM and depositing paychecks. Plus, checking … Continued