#187: An informed consumer is a better consumer. This episode will show how Credit Cards make money from processing fees. I also give a few tips for reducing fees and a new way to send a friend money for free. Full notes at https://moneyplansos.com/how-credit-cards-make-money/ Infographic with credit and debit card statistics: http://www.dailyinfographic.com/the-hidden-plastic-economy How Counting Can Work Even When Budgets Aren't Accurate: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/why-tracking-works-even-if-calorie-counts-are-off/ Ponda from the Honda: Fight Big Business by Cutting Up Credit Cards