Opinion Why are NC lawmakers copying Illinois’ worst swipe fee policy? This swipe-fee scheme might sound sweet, but it’s likely to end in regret for NC consumers and small businesses. Jess Ward, Mattias Gugel
Opinion Call. 27: Senate Proposes Limiting Credit Cards for “Underage” Students For most young adults, reaching the age of 21 is the final step into adulthood. At that age, they are allowed to purchase alcohol, having already been granted the privileges of working, driving, voting, smoking and enlisting in the military. Legislation before the U.S. Senate would add another "privilege" to reaching the age of 21: being able to receive a credit card.