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11:48 AM ET Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Dozens more companies—including big banks, retailers and start-ups—have begun to adopt Apple's mobile payments platform, The New York Times reports. » Read More

More American families go cashless

By: Sharon Epperson

1:02 PM ET Thu, 11 Dec 2014

Using cash is costing the average American family $1,700 in ATM fees, theft and lost taxes. That's why more are opting for plastic. » Read More

World's 10 most cashless countries

11:36 AM ET Fri, 21 Nov 2014

The world is evolving toward a cashless society. Here are top 10 countries that are determined to make money obsolete. » Read More

Buzz builds over bitcoin tech

By: Everett Rosenfeld

9:24 AM ET Sat, 15 Nov 2014

Bitcoin's blockchain technology could transform all business as we know it, and major companies are already exploring the possibility. » Read More

Why 31% of consumers may dump their bank
5:12 AM ET Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Sixty-five percent of US consumers would move to a different institution for Internet of Everything services, a Cisco study reveals.
A start-up that wants to make ATMs obsolete
10:02 AM ET Fri, 7 Nov 2014
Too bothered to stop at an ATM? The Nimbl app—now in beta testing—delivers cash to users wherever they are in about 15 minutes.
When it can pay to pull out your phone
9:02 AM ET Thu, 6 Nov 2014
Pay by phone, and you could get bigger discounts and better pricing on purchases. But it may not be shoppers' best bet during the holiday season.
Why AmEx's CEO doesn't care if plastic goes away
1:08 PM ET Wed, 5 Nov 2014
American Express CEO Ken Chenault doesn't care if plastic cards go away, as long as his brand is part of your digital wallet.
A new option for avoiding ATM fees
3:20 PM ET Fri, 14 Nov 2014
FreeATM is an advertising-driven platform that forces you to watch a targeted ad instead of paying a fee.
9 reasons you may never use cash again
11:48 AM ET Wed, 5 Nov 2014
Some cash alternatives have been around for more than 50 years; others are just popping up. A look at 10 that will shift the paradigm.
Can Apple really win the mobile wallet war?
10:06 AM ET Tue, 4 Nov 2014
A fierce battle among virtual wallet providers is heating up. Can Apple Pay for the iPhone 6 gain the strongest foothold over rivals?

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