Virgil Larson writes for the Omaha World-Herald about First Data's Omaha-based card issuing division and the company's exploration of strategic alternatives for that business.   » Continue Reading

Nick Bunkley writes for the Detroit News on the risks of using credit cards to pay higher utility bills this winter - unless you're sure you're going to pay your credit card bill off in full each month.   » Continue Reading

The Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader reports on the consumer lending business in South Dakota - where the industry is relatively "loosely regulated" and where payday lending is booming.   » Continue Reading

Randi Marshall and Tami Luhby write for Newsday on the increasing US consumer debt burden and ask whether something's got to give.   » Continue Reading

Lou Dolinar writes for Newsday on virtual gifts suitable for last minute gift giving this holiday season - including gift cards, etc.   » Continue Reading

Ted Griffith reports for the Wilmington (DE) News Journal on the heavy reliance on the credit card industry for jobs in the state of Delaware.   » Continue Reading