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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets
Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit cards will operate in the U.S. in the coming months and years. The new features could mean Americans will be carrying fewer physical cards in their wallets, and will make the 16-digit credit or debit card number printed on every card increasingly irrelevant. “I think (with these features) we’re getting past the point where consumers may never need to manually enter an account number ever again,” said Mark Nelsen, Visa’s global head of consumer payments, in an interview.
Associated Press FinanceCan You Guess How Many Americans Have $2 Million Saved For Retirement? It's Probably Less Than You'd Expect
While retiring with a $2 million nest egg might seem rare, it’s closer to what many Americans now believe they need to retire comfortably. A survey from Northwestern Mutual reveals that Americans feel they need $1.46 million for a comfortable retirement, a number that has surged by 53% since 2020. This dramatic increase, influenced by inflation and growing financial pressures, suggests that a $2 million target may not be as far-fetched as it appears, especially for someone who is 60 and plans to
BenzingaWarren Buffett's Berkshire Confirms Apple Sale, Dumps This PC Maker, Finally Reveals Mystery Stock: Here Are The Portfolio Changes To Know
Investment guru Warren Buffett confirmed Wednesday the trimming of his Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stake and finally shed light on the mystery stock his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), accumulated ahead of the first quarter. Apple, Chevron Trimmed: Berkshire reduced its Apple position by a little over 116 million. The firm now owns 789,368,450 Apple shares valued at $135.36 billion, a 13F filing shows. This is the second straight quarter that the Buffett-led company has dilut
BenzingaSam Bankman-Fried Traded In His $35 Million Mansion In The Bahamas For A Prison Cell With 35 Inmates But Claims "He Did Not Do Anything Wrong"
Formerly disgraced FTX CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. His high-profile trial marked a significant chapter in the unraveling of FTX, which collapsed under suspicious financial practices, leading to intense scrutiny and legal action. For the first time since his incarceration, Bankman-Fried described his daily life in a detailed interview with journalist William D. Cohan of Puck. Do
BenzingaUS oil giant quits North Sea as Hunt refuses to scrap tax
The US oil giant Chevron has announced it will quit the North Sea after 55 years, the day after Jeremy Hunt turned down industry pleas for support at a private meeting.
The TelegraphMove Over, Walmart and Chipotle: Wall Street Has a New Stock-Split Stock
A stellar company is set to join an exclusive club of top-tier businesses that have somewhat recently conducted a forward-stock split.
Motley FoolShould You Hold Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) in Your Portfolio?
Viking Therapeutics' (VKTX) lead candidate for obesity, VK2735, is expected to have tremendous potential. However, existing competition from obesity drugs in the market remains a woe.
ZacksTime to Pounce: 2 Beaten-Down Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Historically Cheap and Begging to Be Bought Right Now
Despite tumbling by more than 40%, these time-tested income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 7.57% -- are ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.
Motley FoolSocial Security Checks Are Set to Rise. New Inflation Data Shed Light on the Amount
A projected increase to Medicare Part B premiums could eat into the raise considerably, says Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst.
Barrons.com1 Extraordinary Stock Set to Join Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet in the $2 Trillion Club
This company benefits from big trends in AI and digital advertising, but its core business is still a big growth story.
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