Belk's Charity Sale on May 2 will again benefit local charities, nonprofit organizations and schools. ...more

April 26, 2009

Mark Huba is one of numerous Capital One cardholders who pays his bills on time and hasn't missed any payments - yet has just been notified that his interest rate is soaring to almost 18 percent. Capital One's rate hikes are the latest example of how the credit card industry is turning the screws on customers even as many of those same lenders receive billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded bailouts. ...more

March 7, 2009

Highlands County is launching a discount card program to help residents with the rising price of prescription drugs, according to a press release from the county ...more

March 4, 2009

Most people carry several credit cards in their wallets for times of emergencies or entertainment. ...more

October 8, 2008

So what do employees use them for? ...more

October 8, 2008

As Americans see their home prices plunge, bills climb and credit lines shrink, they are swiping their credit cards less and their debit cards more - and Visa and MasterCard are still raking in the fees. ...more

August 1, 2008

NEW YORK - Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they're being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, which then can lead to lower credit scores. ...more

June 29, 2008

Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they're being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, and that can lead to lower credit scores. ...more

June 28, 2008

American Express Co. has ended another round of litigation with a rival card company, but still faces serious headwinds from its customers. ...more

June 26, 2008

Using a credit card reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas. ...more

May 18, 2008