Being more organized is only one of the benefits of decluttering your space in the New Year. Security experts recommend tidying up in order to prevent becoming the victim of identity theft and fraud in the future. Greg Johnson, District Manager of Shred-It in Boston, Massachusetts, says folks can protect themselves by getting rid of extra paperwork around their houses and offices. “By securely and properly disposing of old files, …

There’s good news for mobile wallet enthusiasts across the country. Chase Pay now works at more than 7,500 participating Starbucks locations across the United States, as well as in almost 1,400 Best Buy stores. All folks have to do is download the Chase Pay app, enter their payment card or account information, and they will be able to pay for their coffee and electronics purchases with just a tap …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its monthly report on consumer complaints, and this edition focused on prepaid products. Prepaid cards are increasingly popular among folks who are underbanked and unbanked, as they can be used as alternatives to traditional checking accounts. The CFPB is invested in making sure that prepaid cards and other products are being used appropriately, and that consumer complaints are handled adequately. …

Plenty of people are still paying for things with cash, but fewer of them are doing so this year than last year. Meanwhile, mobile payments are steadily becoming more popular. That’s according to data from a recent Accenture report that looked at payment methods across the country. Last year’s survey showed that 67% of respondents reported paying for something with cash on a weekly basis; this year that number …

A recent survey of Millennial-generation young adults showed that nearly two-thirds of them struggle with student debt. People born between 1980 and 1995 are more likely than any previous generation to shoulder an enormous burden when it comes to paying for their educations. Sixty-three percent of those enrolled in a post-secondary program of some type either have already graduated with student debt, or say that will graduate with debt. …