Updated 7:08 am PDT, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 FILE- This June 10, 2015, file photo shows chip credit cards in Philadelphia. Instead of trying to use your credit card for everyday purchases, focus on establishing a history of on-time payments and responsible borrowing. The positive history you build now could pay off in the years ahead. less FILE- This June 10, 2015, file photo shows chip credit cards in Philadelphia. Instead of trying to use your credit card for everyday purchases, focus on establishing a history of on-time payments and ... more Photo: Matt Rourke, AP Photo: Matt Rourke, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE- This June 10, 2015, file photo shows chip credit cards in Philadelphia. Instead of trying to use your credit card for everyday purchases, focus on establishing a history of … [Read more...] about How to live with your first credit card’s limit
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British Airways travelers’ credit card details hacked
Updated 3:38 am CDT, Friday, September 7, 2018 FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, British Airways planes are parked at Heathrow Airport in London. British Airways announced a "very sophisticated malicious criminal attack" on its website Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, that compromised personal credit card information of its customers, and Chief Executive Alex Cruz said Friday the company is "100 percent committed" to compensating customers whose financial information was stolen. less FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, British Airways planes are parked at Heathrow Airport in London. British Airways announced a "very sophisticated malicious ... more Photo: Frank Augstein, AP … [Read more...] about British Airways travelers’ credit card details hacked
DMV won’t accept credit cards: Roadshow
By Gary Richards | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: September 4, 2018 at 5:45 am | UPDATED: September 4, 2018 at 8:36 am Q: Thought I’d add something about my visit to the DMV last week. Time was 9:30 a.m. Line of 50 out the door. I had an appointment for 10 a.m. Squeezed past the no appointment folks. Met the greeter and given a checked-in form and told to come back at 10 exactly. I did and my number was called within one minute. Sounds great so far, right? Walked up to the counter and provided all needed documents. Sweet. And then I was told the amount due, easy peasy — but cash or check only. No credit cards. This would have been a disaster if I didn’t have cash in my pocket. Is this business as usual? Greg AndersonMorgan Hill A: Yes, DMV cannot accept credit cards at field offices for technical reasons. But it does allow credit cards for online transactions and at self-service terminals. Q: Notice the names of people sharing their … [Read more...] about DMV won’t accept credit cards: Roadshow
To make college cost even more, pay by credit card
Updated 7:55 am PDT, Thursday, August 23, 2018 FILE - This April 2017 file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Brianna McGurran, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column for 20-somethings, or anyone else starting out. (NerdWallet via AP, File) less FILE - This April 2017 file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Brianna McGurran, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column for 20-somethings, or anyone else starting ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This April 2017 file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Brianna McGurran, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column for 20-somethings, or anyone else starting out. (NerdWallet via AP, … [Read more...] about To make college cost even more, pay by credit card
Under investigation for county credit card use, Lawlor formally ends re-election bid
Facing accusations of financial misbehavior and a law enforcement investigation, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor has formally ended his re-election bid. The county clerk's office received Lawlor's notarized withdrawal from the 18th District race by mail Friday. Lawlor, a Vernon Hills Republican, hasn't stepped down as chairman or as the 18th District representative. His term ends after the Nov. 6 election.Republican leaders have until Aug. 23 to submit a new candidate's name to the clerk's office for inclusion on the ballot. Julie Simpson of Vernon Hills is the Democrat running.Lawlor announced this week he would end his campaign. He couldn't be reached for additional comment.Lawlor is taking a leave of absence from county business while undergoing treatment for an unspecified drug addiction. He's served on the board since 2009 and has been chairman since 2012.In emails to board members and the media, he said the addiction "has damaged my life and personal … [Read more...] about Under investigation for county credit card use, Lawlor formally ends re-election bid