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Unsecured at Discover: Unraveling Secured Cards in the Capital One Era

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By Brian Riley
| PaymentsJournal Verified
There’s a place in payments for secured cards. They help credit-challenged consumers rebuild their credit by placing funds in escrow, which protects lenders from potential losses. Some issuers offer strong programs. Discover is one of the few issuers that provides a rewards program. Bank of America offers a great Small Business Secured card.
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Credit Card Delinquencies Are Mounting: A Warning for 2027 Losses

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By Brian Riley
| PaymentsJournal Verified
June 30 is a pivotal day in the credit card industry. Delinquency risk is locked for the current year, and issuers must scramble to reduce credit losses by working out payment arrangements. If the account is in delinquent status as of that day, it is subject to charge-off before year-end. Anything that rolls into delinquency from July 1, 2026, until June 30 next year affects 2027 credit losses.
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Supercharging Chase Platinum, Plus an Apple Tie-In

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By Brian Riley
| PaymentsJournal Verified
Chase’s latest offer on the flagship Chase Sapphire Reserve card jumped to a whopping 150,000 points for their $795-annual fee card. Instead of converting the penny-to-points into cash, strategic reward harvesters can parlay their points into $3,000 in flights and hotels when booked through Chase Travel. Benefits on top of that—with merchant tie-ins—can add another $3,000 in value, bringing the total to $6,000.
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