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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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