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WHISKERS UNVEILS VETERAN’S DAY COLLECTION OF GOLF SHOELACES - The Golf Wire

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(DELRAY BEACH, Fla.) – To honor America's military men and women, Whiskers has unveiled its Veteran's Day Collection of men's and women's golf-specific laces in solid and pattern designs. Feature styles and colors include camo, red-white-blue and yellow, the latter signifying remembrance of troops who are prisoners of war, missing in action and far away from home.  The laces are available in single pairs ($15), three packs ($40) and five packs ($60). Available in 33-inch round and 45- to 72-inch flat lengths, the golf laces seamlessly fit into FootJoy, adidas, Nike, Puma, ECCO and other leading footwear brands. "We are in awe of and salute, on November 11 and every day, our active and retired Service members who preserve our nation's interests," says Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers.  "Emphasizing the patriotism of our company, Whiskers laces are made in the U.S.A." Sharing in Whiskers patriotic principles, PGA TOUR playe

Fit for a king: A review of the Conrad Punta de Mita - The Points Guy

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Offering the same unbeatable beach location as the nearby Four Seasons and St. Regis, the new and upscale Conrad Punta de Mita wows with its stunning setting and phenomenal value when using points. Accommodations here overlook the Pacific Ocean and come with access to top-notch amenities like three sprawling pools and a spa that celebrates the region's roots in its treatments, making the property a prime spot for couples seeking a relaxing, romantic getaway. But even if you're not traveling with your partner (as was the case for me), there's a lot to love. Rooms are consistently bookable at a Hilton Honors points rate worth more than TPG's valuations, so you can stretch your points further when redeeming them for award nights at the Conrad. Given the property's ties to one of Hilton's high-end brands, being able to enjoy a dose of luxury in a popular vacation destination like Mexico while getting the most value out of my points seemed like an opportunity that wa

Mastercard makes it easier, safer to buy crypto - Mastercard Incorporated - Investor Relations

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Mastercard Crypto Secure TM to bring a new level of trust to crypto purchases across global network of 2,400 exchanges LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mastercard has launched Crypto Secure, a first-of-its kind technology solution designed to bring additional security and trust to the digital ecosystem. Crypto Secure combines insights and technology from CipherTrace with proprietary information to help card issuers stay compliant with the complex regulatory landscape of the digital assets sector. The platform allows them to better assess the risk profile of crypto exchanges or other providers, collectively known as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and decide which purchases of cryptocurrency to approve. Rather than considering or employing a one-size-fits-all approach, which could potentially restrict legitimate activity, issuers can easily identify and turn away transactions with crypto merchants prone to fraud. Ajay Bhalla, President of Masterca

This Week In Credit Card News: Amazon Testing Venmo Payments; Mastercard Sees Growth Slow Due To Inflation - Forbes

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Amazon to Let Customers Pay with Venmo at Checkout Amazon is rolling out a new option for customers to pay with Venmo. Select customers will see an option at checkout to pay for orders on Amazon and via the mobile app using the popular PayPal-owned payment service rather than using their credit cards. The option will be available to US customers by Black Friday. To use the new option, customers can add their Venmo as a payment method on the Amazon account page and then select Venmo at checkout. The move is the latest example of Amazon looking to expand its checkout payment options for customers. Last year, Amazon partnered with Affirm to offer a buy-now-pay-later function for some purchases over $50. [CNN] Mastercard Spending Growth Slows as Firm Watches Inflation Mastercard saw spending growth slow to its lowest level in more than a year as the company said it's watching the impact of inflation and other geopolitical risks on its business. Mastercard and its rivals hav

What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Credit Card Bill - Forbes

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Ideally, you'll pay your credit card bill in full and on time every month—it's the best way to avoid accruing interest and fees. Life doesn't always work out like that, though. Emergencies happen and unexpected expenses creep up. Sometimes things get busy and we simply forget. If you can't pay your card, don't freak out. Like anything in life, this too can be managed before it's a worst case scenario. Another thing to keep in mind is that you have more options if you take action before your due date hits. The sooner you act, the more likely you are to handle it without major complications or penalties. Tackle things head on instead of running away. Here's our advice on how to handle a credit card payment you can't make, whether you know in advance or not. Find The Best Credit Cards For 2022 No single credit card is the best option for every family, every purchase or every budget. We've picked the best credit cards in a way designed to be

Judge sentences man for 'frightening' burglaries near Rising Sun - Cecil Daily

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EXPLAINED: What the EU's new EES system means for travel to France - The Local France

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5 Things to Know About the Indigo Platinum Mastercard - NerdWallet

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The Indigo Platinum Mastercard is an option "for those with less than perfect credit," as the card's website states — but it may not be an ideal one. The card, issued by Utah-based Celtic Bank, comes in a variety of different colors and designs, but don't let that distract you from its potentially high fees. It offers a costly pathway toward building credit. Even for those with poor credit, better options exist. Here's what you need to know about this card. 1. It can help you build credit ... The Indigo Platinum Mastercard reports to all three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. That's ideal for someone trying to build credit because these bureaus collect the information used to calculate your credit scores. Payment history is a key factor in those scores. As long as you stay on track with payments, you can qualify for better credit cards in the future. 2. ... But it may cost you Dependi

Russian banks may issue cards with China's UnionPay as Visa, Mastercard cut links - Reuters

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LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Credit cards issued by Russian banks using the Visa and Mastercard payment systems will stop functioning overseas after March 9, Russia's central bank said on Sunday, adding that some local lenders would look to use China's UnionPay system instead. Russian-issued Mastercard and Visa cards would be accepted within Russia until their expiry, the bank said, The overseas ban also applies to cards issued by local subsidiaries of foreign banks, the bank said. Its announcement came after U.S. payments firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc said they were suspending operations in Russia, joining the list of companies that are severing business links with Russia. read more . The central bank added that many Russian banks plan to issue cards using UnionPay, a system it said was enabled in 180 countries. While several Russian banks already use UnionPay, others including Sberbank (SBER.MM) and Tinkoff could start issuing cards co-badging Russia's domestic