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Three big banks reported on Tuesday that credit card spending is up. According to Bank of America, its customers charged more on travel and entertainment, along with necessities like gas.

If the economy goes south, it could affect the ability of working people to continue making payments. And that could affect the banks’ bottom lines.

And they're adding premium perks to justify the price.

A strong stock market and a vibrant economy that never fell into recession have boosted earnings at financial institutions.

Revenue for the U.S. paper mill industry has declined in recent years. E-commerce, though, has stirred a boom in cardboard packaging.

The classic way banks make money rests on three words: net interest income.

In the face of high inflation, rising interest rates and a slowing global economy, banks are setting aside reserves — just in case.

On Friday, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase will post earning reports. Parts of their business struggled in the fourth quarter.

A recent court case involving Citi brought the issue of accidental payments into the spotlight.

They’ve been among the most aggressive employers when it comes to bringing workers back into face-to-face contact.