Why Wage Access Apps are Just As Bad As Payday Loans
With more than 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck and many folks unable to cover a $400 emergency like a car repair or surprise hospital bill, waiting for payday…
Six Hidden Costs That Make Moving Even More Expensive
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) If you’re gearing up to move, you’ve probably already committed to paying for movers, budgeted for your new rent and security deposit, and mentally prepared to…
Here’s What Every Line of Your Paycheck Actually Means
With the convenience of direct deposit, most of us never look at our pay stubs—but maybe we should. Whether you’re earning a salary or an hourly wage, your paycheck contains…
Ransomware Attack on Data Firm ION Said to Take Days to Fix
A ransomware attack that hit ION Trading UK could take days to fix, leaving scores of brokers unable to process derivatives trades, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.ION Group,…
RBI To Add Feature In UPI Platform To Help Customers In E-Commerce Purchases
Shaktikanta Das also announced an expansion in the scope of Bharat Bill Payment System.(File)Mumbai: The RBI today said it has decided to add a feature in the UPI platform to…
RBI Seeks Public Opinion on Fees, Charges in Payments Systems: Details
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday sought views from the public on fees and charges in payment systems, with an aim to make such transactions affordable as well as economically remunerative…
‘E-Payments For Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime’: RBI’s 4Es Vision
RBI releases blueprint for regulation of payments systemThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday released ‘Payments Vision 2025’, a blueprint for the regulation of payment systems in the country.Ensuring…
Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Security Concerns
Mastercard’s “smile to pay” system, announced last week, is supposed to save time for customers at checkouts. It is being trialled in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle…
What’s the Worst That Will Happen If You File Your Taxes Late (or Not at All)?
Photo: ANDREI ASKIRKA (Shutterstock) It’s the time of year when increasingly sweaty Americans dig through desk drawers and couch cushions in search of receipts, struggle with convoluted math, and check…
What You Need to Know Before You Claim Your Child Tax Credit This Filing Season
Photo: Drazen Zigic (Shutterstock) The child tax credit—a benefit designed to help taxpayers support their families—was greatly expanded for the 2021 tax year by the American Rescue Plan Act. The…