Consumers at risk of overspending as they return to pre-pandemic shopping habits: survey
Shoppers are reverting to bad habits with a rise in unnecessary spending, succumbing to the urge of in-person impulse purchases, according to a new survey.
Fed rate hikes may drive up your monthly credit card payments: Here's how to cut costs
Variable credit card APRs are likely to rise in the coming months as the Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates.
Coign's Visa card for conservatives: How it works
Coign launched its first unlimited cash back VISA credit card specifically tailored to the conservative customer.
How to get a debt consolidation loan for bad credit
If your credit isn’t great and you’re struggling to make your debt payments, a debt consolidation loan for bad credit may help. Learn how to qualify.
With skyrocketing inflation, NRF urges Visa, Mastercard to cancel swipe fee increases on merchants
The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, is calling on Visa and Mastercard to cancel swipe fee increases as consumers battle skyrocketing inflation.
Medical debt changes hitting credit reports this summer
Creditcards.com industry analyst Ted Rossman discusses paid medical collections to come off Americans’ credit reports starting July 1.
What is the 50/30/20 budget rule?
The 50/30/20 rule can simplify the budgeting process and help you reach your financial goals. Learn how it works and how to apply it to your own spending.
45M consumers have little or no credit profile, study says - how to improve your credit score
A new study from TransUnion said millions of consumers have no credit profiles. Here's how you can start building your credit.
How to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt
If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.
Many Americans expect to use credit card rewards to travel in 2022: survey
Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.
Republicans push House to drop Citigroup as office credit card provider over funding for abortion travel
More than three dozen House Republicans are calling for the chamber to drop Citigroup as its credit card provider over its decision to fund employees who travel to get an abortion.
Consumer credit scores rise as Americans find ways to pay down debt: NY Fed
Consumers utilized extra cash windfalls to pay down debt during the pandemic, which built momentum for higher median credit scores, according to a New York Fed report.
How much does a personal loan affect your credit score?
How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.
Half of Americans consistently struggle to pay their bills on time, survey says
Just half of Americans were able to consistently pay their bills on time in the past year, a new survey shows. Many consumers said inflation is to blame.
Paying off $20K in credit card debt? Here's how much you can save with a personal loan
Although credit cards can offer a way to cover unexpected expenses and emergency purchases, this type of high-interest debt can be difficult to repay. Here's how to pay off $20,000 worth of credit card balances faster.
I’m an authorized user on Mom’s credit card. What happens if she declares bankruptcy?
The Credible Money Coach helps authorized user on credit card understand what happens if the card owner declares bankruptcy.
Russia sanctions: Tech cutoff is bad, but credit service suspension 'unbearable' for average citizen
Tech companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft have suspended services in Russia, but the credit card service suspension is going to have more severe impact, according to an expert.
American Express suspends operations in Russia, Belarus over Ukraine invasion
American Express on Sunday said it will suspend operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine.
Debt consolidation vs. credit card refinancing: What's the difference?
If you’re unsure how to best tackle your credit card debt, this guide to debt consolidation vs. credit card refinancing can help.
TransUnion to include buy now, pay later loans on credit reports
BNPL is rising in popularity as shoppers look for alternatives to traditional credit cards — and TransUnion is now including this data in credit reporting.