The sister companies, seeking to attract people without credit cards, are eliminating a credit check and reducing the “hold” amount they temporarily remove from a checking account. Source: NYT > Business
How to Safeguard Your Tech, and Your Money, While Traveling
Getting a “throwaway” email for online booking is one tip experts offer. Another: Consider signing up for a credit card only for online purchases. Source: NYT > Business
Your Money Adviser: After Burst of Holiday Spending, a Plan for a ‘Frugal February’
Cutting back on nonessential spending for a month can help people pay down credit card balances or put money in savings. At least it’s a short month. Source: NYT > Business