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Total System Services Inc. will begin processing payments for third-party clients that participate in the American Express OptBlue program.

American Express Co., down 10% since announcing it would end its U.S. partnership with Costco Wholesale Corp., has a defender in Discover Financial Services.

Hospital patients felt an increased financial burden in 2014 as medical costs rose while revolving credit became less available, according to a new report.

No security offering can totally eliminate network data breaches, but fast detection can prevent a successful attack from becoming a large-scale disaster.

Square’s expansion into email marketing seemed like a surprise move for the company best known for its mobile point-of-sale system for small businesses.

Discover Financial Services reported a 7% drop in quarterly earnings on Tuesday, driven by rising expenses, a growing loss provision and shrinking yields in its flagship credit card business.

A national mortgage servicing company will pay $63 million to resolve FTC and CFPB charges that it harmed homeowners with illegal debt collection practices and loan servicing.

The Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday is reviewing a bill that would place new, stronger requirements on debt buyers that file collection lawsuits.

AT&T and Verizon aren’t doing enough to protect customers from robocalls, according to Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports.

The 114th Congress is again considering legislation to allow borrowers with outstanding student loan debt to refinance at rates set for new borrowers.