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Silicon Valley Bank fallout and worries over banking sector may prompt credit-card issuers to further tighten lending standards
Worries over banks could translate to less attractive APR offers, shorter lines of credit and/or fewer offers for consumers to choose, experts say.
Debit or credit? Giving your kid one of these cards might not be as crazy as you think.
As our world becomes increasingly cashless, it makes sense to teach our kids how to responsibly use debit or credit cards, but which is best?
SoFi sues over student-loan pause to force borrowers to resume making payments
Tens of millions of borrowers have had their student-debt payments paused. But one big fintech company disapproves and wants the payments resumed.
How the CFPB’s plan to slash credit card late fees could affect you
Opponents of the CFPB’s plan to slash credit card late fees say it could affect consumers’ access to credit. Here's what's going on, and how to avoid late fees.
Three habits that can help protect your credit cards from fraud
Dealing with the aftermath of credit card fraud taught me to value security over convenience, and to change these bad habits that made me an easier target.
‘I don’t use cash’: I’m 70 and my home is paid off. I live off Social Security, and I use a credit card for all my spending. Is that risky?
‘My worry is that if my debit card ever gets stolen and there are fraudulent charges, that money comes directly out of my checking account.’
1 in 4 Americans would need to use a credit card to pay a $1,000 expense
Americans' capacity to save money is being put to the test.
More than half of Americans who make $100,000 say they live paycheck to paycheck: survey
'The effects of inflation are eating into every American’s wallet.'
What is a buy here, pay here car dealer? Here’s what to know about this last resort for buying a car.
In an economy with higher interest rates and tighter credit, should you resort to one of these 'Tote Your Note' or 'Bad Credit No Credit' car dealers?
‘We weren’t stressing about costs’: This couple got married at a gas station for $986 — and loved every minute of it.
Take some advice from a couple who got married at a gas station in Spokane, Wash., and another who eloped to Savannah, Ga.
I’ll inherit $40,000 from my grandmother. Should my husband and I boost our kids’ college savings accounts, or pay off credit cards and student loans?
‘We also have a very old house that really needs some work.’
As interest rates climb higher, here’s what’s in store for credit cards this year
Low interest rates and crypto-earning credit cards are out, customized rewards and virtual assistant services are in. Here are 5 credit card trends to watch
What’s a credit card loan? It’s likely cheaper and better than a cash advance—here’s how it works.
A cash advance from a credit card is useful in a pinch, but can cost you big time in interest. But newer, less expensive loan programs have several benefits.
These new credit cards promise no credit checks, fees, deposits or even interest rates. What’s the catch?
Debt-proof starter cards remove traditional barriers to building credit, while also instituting guardrails to keep you on track. But there are compromises.
Credit-card balances surge — as inflation and interest rates create ‘hardships’ for cash-strapped Americans, TransUnion says
Generation Zers experienced a particularly fast growth in credit-card balances at the end of last year.
It’s ‘pay’ time for buy now, pay later purchases—here are 5 ways to handle the debt
Post-holiday, juggling multiple 'buy now, pay later' plans may prove difficult if you’ve bitten off more than you can chew or experienced a financial setback.
Inflation is easing, but more people are using credit cards for unexpected expenses — even as the Fed is expected to raise borrowing costs
Fed watchers expect another 25 basis point rate increase next week.
Frequent travelers: Is your airline loyalty paying off? It may be time to switch.
Many airline elite status programs have changed or are changing this year. This is a good time to reevaluate your airline loyalty program.
Consolidating credit card debt can help you pay it off faster: Here’s how to do it
Debt consolidation rolls multiple debts into one monthly payment at a lower interest rate, and can be a life raft for those struggling with credit card payments
After the collapse of FTX, Celsius and Genesis, crypto’s million-dollar question remains: Will customers see any of their money again?
Chances are good some money will be returned, but it will take a while, experts say, pointing to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme as an example of what to expect.
