Almost two millions Australians are dedicating a massive portion of their income to repaying credit card debt as cost of living pressures forces many to look for short term relief where they can.

At the same time, spending gaps are widening. Bank of America data show that purchases by high-income households are growing ...

While many Americans worry about tariffs potentially boosting inflation, merchants continue to warn of a cost increase that's already certain: credit card swipe fees. Banks, card processors and ...