“Once you get into the credit economy … you start getting exposed to hidden fees, penalties, identity theft, and it also induces overbuying,” says Ralph Nader.

In its battle against tax evasion, the government wants more Italians to change their payment method.

Nick Montgomery says when it came time to decide whether his Echo Park restaurant would accept cash, it was a tough call. “This is a small space,” Montgomery said of Konbi, a Japanese-style cafe and sandwich shop on Sunset Boulevard. Akira Akuto, Montgomery’s business partner, said that another reason pushed them to make the restaurant […]

Experts say more venues with large crowds could soon be experimenting with going cashless.

Chinese mobile payment apps have surged in popularity. Could U.S. credit card companies compete?

Salad chain Sweetgreen spent 2 hours a day managing bills and coins. But not everyone is ready to give up cash.

Almost everyone takes plastic these days, but it’s not like pot dealers take cards… or do they?