Credit card issuers are increasingly scrutinizing how customers pay their bills, and one particular tactic can trigger the ...

People in credit card debt need to stop blaming cards and take a good look in the mirror. It’s easy to fix one’s relationship with credit cards, so long as one ensures they pay the full amount every ...

Some credit card companies, including American Express, Mastercard and Discover, send transaction alerts if they spot an unusually large purchase or a deviation in your spending habits. These alerts ...

Smart credit card strategies could be your secret weapon for crushing your 2025 financial goals. Credit cards can do more than just facilitate payments—they can be powerful tools for achieving your ...

Minimum payment due, reads the box on your credit-card statement. What an enticing idea: Pay a small amount and you’re off the hook for the whole bill—for a while, anyway. Alas, as the more than 45% ...

A credit card can be useful in many situations, but there are a few pitfalls to consider before you apply. Most importantly, the amount you owe can quickly increase, making your monthly repayments ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...