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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets
Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit cards will operate in the U.S. in the coming months and years. The new features could mean Americans will be carrying fewer physical cards in their wallets, and will make the 16-digit credit or debit card number printed on every card increasingly irrelevant. “I think (with these features) we’re getting past the point where consumers may never need to manually enter an account number ever again,” said Mark Nelsen, Visa’s global head of consumer payments, in an interview.
Associated Press FinanceSam Bankman-Fried Traded In His $35 Million Mansion In The Bahamas For A Prison Cell With 35 Inmates But Claims "He Did Not Do Anything Wrong"
Formerly disgraced FTX CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. His high-profile trial marked a significant chapter in the unraveling of FTX, which collapsed under suspicious financial practices, leading to intense scrutiny and legal action. For the first time since his incarceration, Bankman-Fried described his daily life in a detailed interview with journalist William D. Cohan of Puck. Do
BenzingaMove Over, Walmart and Chipotle: Wall Street Has a New Stock-Split Stock
A stellar company is set to join an exclusive club of top-tier businesses that have somewhat recently conducted a forward-stock split.
Motley FoolSocial Security Checks Are Set to Rise. New Inflation Data Shed Light on the Amount
A projected increase to Medicare Part B premiums could eat into the raise considerably, says Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst.
Barrons.comTime to Pounce: 2 Beaten-Down Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Historically Cheap and Begging to Be Bought Right Now
Despite tumbling by more than 40%, these time-tested income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 7.57% -- are ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.
Motley FoolBreak the 4% Retirement Rule. Here’s What Works Better.
Since the vast majority of retirees won’t live to 95, some experts say people might be spending far too cautiously and not fully enjoying their retirement. “There isn’t just one number; the key is providing better guidance,” says David Blanchett, head of retirement research for PGIM DC Solutions and author of a recent paper on “guided spending rates.” Much of the new research aims to go beyond a legendary guideline in retirement advice: the 4% rule.
Barrons.com1 Extraordinary Stock Set to Join Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet in the $2 Trillion Club
This company benefits from big trends in AI and digital advertising, but its core business is still a big growth story.
Motley Fool1 Yields 8.6%, Another 6.5% -- but Which Is the Best Dividend Stock to Buy for Passive Income Investors?
Passive income investors looking to generate dividend income have two excellent choices here.
Motley Fool3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024
While big changes might be coming to Social Security, these small changes can still have a meaningful impact.
Motley Fool2 Bank Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
These two bank stocks are very different. One offers compelling value, while the other is a growth superstar.
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