Kentucky's economic health relies heavily on the prosperity of its businesses, both big and small. But with prices continuing to rise, small businesses like mine that comprise more than 99% of ...

Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household budgets, according to industry experts. When a credit or debit card is used, banks ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Each time a credit card is used, the merchant is charged what is commonly called a "swipe fee" of 2% to 3% of the purchase. That fee is split between the processors -- usually ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The next time you go out to eat and tip a server on your bill, that person who filled your drink and made sure your order was right might be paying part of the fee that comes ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

As families shop for the holidays this year, many are grappling with the challenge of making their dollars stretch and wondering why things cost so much whether it’s gifts or groceries. Part of the ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

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Running a restaurant has always been a balancing act. From fluctuating food costs to rising wages, every dollar matters. We’ve learned to navigate the ups and downs of the economy and managed to ...

(TCS) — If Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs the budget and revenue package legislators approved, consumers paying by card may have to swipe to pay for their goods and swipe again to pay the sales tax for ...

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A proposal is moving through the Kansas Legislature that would ban credit card networks from applying fees to sales taxes and tips. If passed, the measure would unlock immediate savings for the ...