If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card "swipe fees." This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets ...

The Credit Card Competition Act would cut down on credit card swipe fees for consumers and has the backing of President Trump ...

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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 ...

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Credit card swipe fees are going up, costing businesses and could eventually cost all of us more money too. The fees are charged every time we swipe a credit card while shopping. Here's an example: ...

Running a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis has never been simple. I’ve seen the highs, when bars and restaurants were packed with fans during the Super Bowl in 2018, and I’ve seen the lows, when ...