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A Teens Guide to Money and Finance

When people are young one of the highlights is when we have enough money to buy something. For some of us it is bubble gum, trading cards or even a soda. Others...

Teen Merchant and Entrepreneur Resources : Business, Finance, and Economics

As the saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm.” Success comes to those who are ready and prepared. It is important to understand in an early age the concepts of business,...

Finance Library: Starting Your Investment Portfolio and Building Credit

It is vital to be in control of your personal finances and to build and maintain good credit in order to get access to some of the most basic things...

No Credit Card Here – Learn About World Currency

Currency refers to physical objects accepted as a medium of exchange for goods and services. These physical objects usually come in the form of coins and banknotes assigned from a...

Three Research Firms’ Predictions For Mobile Payments Industry

As seen in this infographic linked by Host Merchant Services in July, there are bold predictions being made for the future of Mobile Payments Processing. Many of the stories and articles currently coming out...

Tips for Consumers On Mobile Payments and Security

Mobile Payment Processing is receiving a large amount of hype in the media right now. There are stories and infographics predicting billions of dollars in growth in the next few years. With...

Mobile Payments Processing Has a Bright Future

Near Field Communication, or NFC, is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology which enables the exchange of data between devices with a touch. This touch capability allows for sharing,...

Mobile Wallet FAQ

A lot of retailers are concerned about preparing for the next generation of payments, which, some experts predict, will involve heavy use of mobile wallets. But what is a mobile...

Advantages of Mobile Wallets

Mobile wallets provide many benefits to consumers, and payment experts believe mobile payments will hold a significant position in the payments ecosystem once the dust settles from the EMV shift. Integration...