A Visa and MasterCard settlement with merchants announced earlier this week is the latest development in a two-decade-old battle over the fees that banks and credit card companies charge to process ...

Credit card rewards are paid for by issuers, which pass the bill along to consumers who are charged fees and interest for using their cards. The merchant middlemen also indirectly pay for credit card ...

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Double-dipping is a credit card strategy that involves linking your card purchases to at least two rewards programs to maximize your earnings. Some ways you can double-dip include purchasing items in ...

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The fees aren't new, but they're noticeably on the rise and can cancel out — or exceed — your cash back or points. It can be aggravating, but there are a few tips on the menu to help. Many or all of ...