Credit card 'swipe fees' are a significant expense for small businesses, often second only to labor costs. These fees, typically 1.5% to 3.5% of a sale, cost U.S. businesses billions annually. Visa ...

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Whether you tap or swipe, small businesses in San Luis Obispo say they’re paying the price of rising credit card fees, and it’s cutting into their bottom line. On Higuera Street, Neal Stuckey and his ...

Swipe fees are charges merchants pay when accepting card payments. They range from 1% to 3% depending on card type and brand. Swipe fees eat into profit margins but can be managed with smart ...

For startups and small businesses, protecting against credit card fraud can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be hard ...

An Illinois law reducing the fees merchants pay for credit card transactions would leave banks and other card issuers unpaid ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Travel perks, cash back and flight points can be big benefits of having a credit card but what if they could go away? A federal bill could have a far-reaching impact on your ...

The recent overall drop in credit scores has been attributed to higher rates of utilization and delinquency, including the resumption of reporting student loan delinquencies. Bacho12345 TNS ...

Running an independent bookstore in Kentucky is no easy task. Between rising costs and competing against online retailers, every dollar matters. But lately, with the greater use of cards over cash ...