Credit cards are a convenient payment method that can help you build credit. But they should be used with care to maintain good financial health. If you're considering applying for your first card or ...

Using credit cards strategically for summer vacation expenses can help you save money. Choosing the best card for each purchase can allow you to enjoy free travel perks, travel insurance and ...

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer ...

Don't be afraid of an annual fee. Explore your balance transfer options. Try paying your bill more than once a month. Many people overlook valuable credit card perks and strategies that could save ...

By now, a lot of Americans are getting their credit card bills after the holidays. According to Lending Tree, the average American racked up more than $1,200 in new credit card ...

'Just because people will lend you money doesn't mean that you need to take it - or that you can afford it,' one consumer-finance expert says It can be tempting to throw all your holiday purchases on ...

According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. consumers are predicted to spend an average of $902 per person during the winter holidays. This is higher than any other year previously recorded by ...

Here are 5 top tips for traveling with plastic, along with some traps to avoid. — -- intro: When you’re planning a trip to another country, talking with someone who has recently visited your ...

Most people think tipping with a credit card is the same as tipping with cash. After all, 20% is 20%, right? But if you chat with anyone in the service industry who primarily gets paid in tips, you'll ...

Americans will be leaning hard on their credit cards this holiday season. Whether that ends for you with a pile of new high-interest debt or a pile of presents that didn’t ruin your financial health ...