Erie County Reminds Restaurants It is ILLEGAL to Do This
It is illegal for restaurants in Erie County to charge you extra for using a credit card if it is not posted.
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Get Ready To Fork Over More For Using Credit Cards in NY
You are going to see an increase in your bills at various retail locations in New York State for using a credit card. That means we will all be paying a little more if you take out your plastic.
New Law Changes Rules For Credit Cards In New York State
The changes resolve an issue many people have been complaining about for many years
Restaurants Illegally Charging Extra For This in New York State
It is illegal to charge someone in New York State a credit card fee, according to the Erie County Clerk's office.
Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is
Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?
Don't be like me and end up with the wrong credit card
It's an honest mistake that all of us do at times and don't even realize it.
Are annual credit cards fees worth it?
Q. I have a credit card with a $95 annual fee. I’m trying to decide if I should cancel or if it will hurt my credit report. What do you think?
Using HELOC to pay down credit card debt
Q. I have $10,000 in credit card debt and I can’t seem to pay more than the minimum. I’m thinking of using my HELOC which I have never used to pay it off. Are there any downsides?
Think twice before putting that ‘opportunity cost’ on your credit card
Q. We go to Great Adventure every year and we get season passes. It’s always cheaper to buy them for the next season when they first go on sale. If I don’t have the cash, is it worth putting on a credit card?
Paying credit card debt with a pension
Q. I have a pension worth about $500 a month, and the lump sum payout is $38,000. I’m only 34 and I’m not sure if I should leave it there or invest the lump sum in an IRA. I also have $5,000 in credit card debt. Could I pay it off and roll over the rest into the IRA?