A Brief Overview of the Debit Card
As we’ve covered in earlier pieces, the credit card has been a part of the collective American consciousness since the 50s. Debit cards, although ubiquitous now, are a bit more…
Biggest Unexpected Costs of Small Business Operation
Starting your own small business is a big step toward becoming financially independent – but sadly, about half of all small businesses fail within five years. Being cognizant of these…
The Biggest Credit Card Companies and How They Got There
Let’s examine a bit of history about the four major credit card networks in America – Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover – and how much of the market they…
The 10 Biggest Credit Card and Data Breaches in History – Part 2
Some of the biggest acts of mass theft and fraud come in the form of data breaches – we’ll take a look at the 10 biggest in U.S. history. In…
The 10 Biggest Credit Card and Data Breaches in History – Part 1
Some of the biggest acts of mass theft and fraud come in the form of data breaches – we’ll take a look at the 10 biggest in U.S. history. In…
Chip-and-PIN versus Chip-and-Signature Cards
In an earlier entry, we examined the primary differences between chip-based credit cards versus those without. This piece will take a look at two different kinds of chip-cards: chip-and-PIN and…
Chip-and-PIN versus Traditional Signature Cards
Europe (and pretty much the rest of the world) are quickly adopting a new credit card standard with Chip-and-PIN. Here’s everything you need to know about the new format. This…
The Cost of Not Accepting Cards
Sure, accepting debit and credit cards at your business costs a bit extra…but it’s nothing compared to the missed revenue by not accepting them. We are increasingly living in a…