Are Debit Cards the New Credit Cards?

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For years, credit cards owned the conversation around rewards, loyalty, and everyday spending. That’s changing. As debit cards introduce rewards, buy now, pay later options, and other new capabilities, consumers are increasingly reaching for debit first—and financial institutions are taking notice. On August 19, join Paul Dunning, Director of Business Development at SoFi Tech Solutions, […]

Small business cash flow comes under pressure

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Sales are continuing to improve at small businesses, but cash flow remains under pressure, according to a new report. Processing Content Xero’s U.S. Small Business Insights report found that businesses are getting paid more reliably, but not more quickly. Although late payments improved during the June quarter, the small business accounting software maker found businesses […]

The Inventor of Tidy Cats Lightweight Cat Litter Explains Why Heavier Isn’t Always Better

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Purina’s senior product development expert and cat litter scientist, Nathan Huck, on what the 50% weight reduction really means for multi-cat households ST. LOUIS, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For decades, a heavy jug of cat litter was simply the price of responsible pet ownership. Nathan Huck, inventor of Tidy Cats Lightweight Cat Litter and […]

Financial Nihilism: Why Gen Z Is Gambling Instead of Saving

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The stock market is near record highs. Unemployment is low. So why does it feel like young people have never been more pessimistic about money? Beth Kobliner has been writing about personal finance for over 30 years, and she says today’s 20- and 30-somethings have it harder than any generation she’s covered. She has the […]

Clear Street launches pre-IPO platform, lists AI giant Databricks

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Close-up of Databricks company logo on building facade, Rincon Hill, San Francisco, June 7, 2024. Smith Collection/ gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Clear Street, the prime brokerage startup that recently shelved plans for its own IPO, is now aiming to give investors access to some of Silicon Valley’s hottest private companies before they […]

Remitly Launches Debit Card to Expand Beyond Remittances

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Remitly, which has built its business on cross-border money transfers, is launching a companion debit card in the U.S., entering the growing market for international payments.   The Remitly Global Card integrates with Remitly’s cross-border payments platform, giving customers access to the company’s foreign exchange rates and transfer services. Remitly says the card provides access […]

How Can You Get Credit for Paying Rent? | Credit Cards

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Key Takeaways Paying rent can help build your credit history if your payments are reported to the credit bureaus. Some landlords use services that collect rent and report payment history to one or more more credit bureaus. If you’re interested in using a rent reporting service yourself, shop around. Compare factors like costs and how […]

People Moves: Cetera Hires RIA Execs from Competitors

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Independent broker/dealer Cetera has hired two executives for its registered investment advisor channel from competitors. Torrance Chaplin, formerly of Primerica, will be the community leader of Cetera Investors, and Sean Marrin, formerly of Raymond James, will be the community leader of Cetera’s RIA Network. According to San Diego-based Cetera, Chaplin and Marrin will lead advisor […]

What Is the Best Credit Card for Students Studying Abroad? A 3-Factor Decision Guide

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Link for teaser title:  https://www.wisebread.com/compare/best-credit-card-for-students-studying-abroad The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card for Students is the strongest overall choice among the four no-annual-fee cards evaluated for study-abroad use. It is the only card in the comparison that clearly meets all three overseas-use standards: no foreign transaction fee, a Visa or Mastercard network, and issuer-supported […]

Citi announces Fincen's Gacki as global head of sanctions

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Fincen’s Andrea Gacki will join Citi as global head of sanctions, BBVA promoted Gonzalo Rodríguez to chief financial officer, HDFC Bank penalized three senior officials for their role in a controversial deposit arrangement, and more in this week’s banking news roundup.