Finance & Metrics News
Computer Scams Take in More Than $120 Million
The FDIC reports that hackers got away with millions in a three-month period.
Posted Mar 10, 2010
Visa, MasterCard Profits Soar
Fees add up to big profits for the credit card companies.
Posted Feb 5, 2010
S Corp. Possible Source for Health Care Funding
Democrats are considering a proposal to tax income from S corporations.
Posted Feb 1, 2010
Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief
Americans giving to charities that provide earthquake relief in Haiti can claim those deduction on their 2009 tax returns.
Posted Jan 27, 2010
U.S. Convenience Store Count Holds Firm Despite Weak Economy
Store count drops 0.2 percent according to NACS/Nielsen TDLinx 2010 Convenience Industry Store Count.
Posted Jan 20, 2010
Banking Online Could Make Small Businesses Vulnerable to Theft
A growing number of cyber-robberies are striking small companies and organizations that conduct financial transactions via the Internet.
Posted Jan 4, 2010
Number of Prepaid Card Users Soar
All major credit card companies are investing millions in prepaid cards.
Posted Dec 23, 2009
OU Transfers Cost of Doing Business Onto Students
Students at the University of Oklahoma will begin paying a ‘convenience fee’ January 4 for paying their bill with a credit card.
Posted Dec 11, 2009
Congress to Consider Changing Check Law
The Business Checking Fairness Act would allow small businesses to have interest-bearing checking accounts.
Posted Dec 2, 2009
President Requests $100 Million More for Small-business Loan Program
The popular program, which was created to increase lending, is running short of funds.
Posted Nov 25, 2009
Visa Offers New Card, Fees, to the Unbanked
New debit card targets Hispanic customers and carries hefty fees.
Posted Nov 16, 2009
Fifth Third To Issue RevolutionCard
With no interchange fees, RevolutionCard creates substantial cost savings for merchants – savings they today are passing back to consumers in the form of loyalty programs and incentives.
Posted Oct 21, 2009
U.S. Households Post Quarterly Gain
After a two year decline, Americans are beginning to recover some wealth.
Posted Sep 21, 2009
Marketplace Money Reports on Credit Card Fees
The American Public Media radio program showcases 7-Eleven’s petition against interchange fees.
Posted Jul 28, 2009
Funding Alternatives
What credit options are available to small businesses?
Posted Jul 24, 2009
Possible Relief Bubbling for U.S. Beverage Companies
Coke and Pepsi to announce quarterly earnings next week, details that will be closely watched by the industry.
Posted Apr 17, 2009
More Depression
It may get worse before it gets better, Walter Zimmermann tells State of the Industry Summit attendees.
Posted Apr 8, 2009
Convenience Store Sales, Profits Showed Gains in 2008
Strong fourth quarter motor fuels margins balance out otherwise tough year.
Posted Apr 7, 2009
State of the Industry Opportunities Await
Don’t miss out on the industry’s annual review of sales data.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
Small Businesses Find a New Source for Funding
Businesses are turning to credit unions for funding as banks continue tightening their strings.
Posted Mar 6, 2009
Participate in the NACS State of the Industry Survey
In these tough times, how can you afford not to know the latest benchmarks to help improve your company’s performance?
Posted Jan 22, 2009