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Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Unauthorized Credit Card Use
By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of using a company credit card to make unauthorized transactions. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge...

Over half of users who follow financial advice on social media lose money, TSB claims
Share New research from TSB reveals that over half (55%) of individuals who acted on financial advice found on social media platforms subsequently lost money. Based on a survey of nearly 2,000 social media users, the findings highlight a growing...

Iowa Education Savings Account applications total 45,000-plus for 2025-26 school year
There were 45,328 applications for education savings accounts for the 2025-26 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.Of those, 43,784 have been approved. The numbers were reported today to KCCI Investigates through an open...

Skimmer found on credit card machine at Family Dollar in Stratford
Police are warning the public after a skimmer was found at a Family Dollar store in Camden County, New Jersey. STRATFORD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are warning the public after a skimmer was found at a Family Dollar store in Camden County, New Jersey....
Israel’s EV charging chaos needs a credit card, not another app - opinion
Bonds vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which option will grow your savings faster?
When you're deciding where to deposit your savings, interest rates are a key factor to consider. High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are a popular choice for many savers since they're easy to find and have higher rates than most savings accounts....
Credit Card Debt Unexpectedly Plunges As Student Loans Soar: Consumer Credit Update
One month after consumer credit unexpectedly jumped the most in 2025, when it spiked by $17.9 billion (since revised to $16.9 billion) in the month of April, moments ago the Fed released its monthly consumer credit report which showed that the...
How many savings accounts should you have? Here’s how a few helped me stay organized
When I first started getting serious about saving money, I thought one savings account was plenty. Then I found myself constantly doing mental math, trying to remember how much was set aside for vacation without touching money I planned to use for...

10 Ways to Master Your Personal Finances
When it comes to your personal finances, you always want to make sure that they are where you want them to be. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, you may find that you sort of go through life without really doing anything about it. But if...

Two charged in car burglaries, credit card fraud

Credit card skimmer found at New Jersey Family Dollar store
By CBS News Philadelphia Staff July 8, 2025 / 2:39 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia Card skimmer found at Family Dollar store in Stratford, New Jersey Card skimmer found at Family Dollar store in Stratford, New Jersey 00:23 Police issued a warning in...

The Future of Personal Finance Is Flexible and Founders Are Demanding It
Personal finance wasn’t built for the self-employed. It was built for W-2 employees with biweekly paychecks, predictable bonuses, and a clear HR department to talk to when things went sideways. But that’s not how today’s workforce operates, and...

Client Alert: “Trump Accounts” – Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts for Children
On Friday, July 4, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) (“Big Beautiful Bill”) after narrow approval from both houses of Congress. The legislation extends the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and enacts significant policy...

Myntra Credit Card Discontinued by Kotak: Transition Plan and Alternatives Explained
Myntra Credit Card Discontinued by Kotak:Kotak Mahindra Bank is about to ghost the Myntra Kotak Credit Card. Official end date: July 10, 2025. After that, your shiny Myntra card might as well be a fancy bookmark. If you don’t do anything, you’ll...
Understanding Personal Loan Interest Rates – What Every Borrower Should Know
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 9: When taking a personal loan, one of the most important factors is to understand the interest rate. It directly affects the total repayment amount over the loan tenure. Even a slight difference in the rate can...

Skimmer found on credit card machine at Family Dollar store in Stratford, Camden County
Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment STRATFORD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are warning the public after a skimmer was found at a Family Dollar store in Camden County, New Jersey. The discovery was...

What happens if you default on a personal loan repayment? Know the consequences
With the advancement in technology, these days, personal loans are available easily at the click of a button. In many cases, you don’t even need to approach banks for a personal loan. Banks themselves reach out to you with pre-approved personal...

You’re a Kid at Heart, With an Adult Credit Card — Use It to Get 50% Off LEGOs During Amazon Prime Day
From Disney classics to city skylines, we spotted 18+ LEGO sets for as low as $20 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Remember walking down...

Kotak Mahindra Bank to discontinue Myntra Credit Card from July 10: What users should do
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced that it will discontinue the Myntra Kotak Credit Card effective July 10. All existing Myntra cardholders will automatically be shifted to the Kotak League Platinum Credit Card as part of the bank’s plan to...

When to use buy now, pay later vs. a credit card