The power of passions: Tapping into consumers' emotional bonds

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Wellness is the second highest-rated passion among consumers, according to a survey by Mastercard.

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An ex-Mastercard executive was nearly scammed of $100,000. Here's how she spotted it.

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A former MasterCard vice president of product shared her tips for avoiding account takeovers after almost falling victim to one.

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Apple Pay Later Is Dead, Your Debt Is Not

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Apple says it’s shutting down Apple Pay Later, the tech giant’s “buy now, pay later” loan service, less than a year after launching the product to United States users in October 2023.

What to Know About 'Open Banking,' Coming Soon in the U.S.

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The banking industry took its time to transition from paper bills to plastic cards. Now it’s in the midst of a more rapid transformation: going digital.

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Switching Your Credit Card May Not Stop a Streaming Service's Recurring Charges

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Millions of Americans pay for streaming services, doling out anywhere from $5 to $75 a month. It’s a common belief that you can get out of recurring charges like this by switching your credit card. The streamers won’t be able to find you, and your account will just go away, right?

Your credit card company is looking for new ways to screw you over

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Cred card issuers are very good at getting money out of people. There are all sorts of levers they will use to make up for reduced late fees.

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You may have to pay more at checkout when using your Visa or Mastercard

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CMOs are facing an existential crisis — but there is still time to secure the future of marketing

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Pornhub Has a New Kink: Consent

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Pornhub notified performers last week that the platform is requiring proof of consent from anyone featured in its videos moving forward, according to emails seen by

Apple Pay Later Is Here to Saddle You With Impulse Buying Debt

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Apple Pay Later officially launched for all qualifying U.S. residents today, and is now available in the Wallet app on the iPhone, as first reported by MacRumors Tuesday.

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