Credit Card News & Advice

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. That big home improvement purchase, like a new appliance or supplies for a bathroom renovation, could be more affordable if you open a Home Depot Consumer Credit Card.…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Credit card companies release tempting offers on a regular basis. With so many attractive sign-up bonuses, it might seem hard to resist applying for them all. However, bank…

If you need to make a payment or send funds, a money order can be a safe alternative to a personal check or cash. You can typically buy one with a debit card or cash, but you may also wonder, "Can I buy a money order with a credit card?"…

When some people think about credit card debt forgiveness, it goes something like this: Your debt is totally erased, and you live happily ever after with no consequences. That would be amazing. But the harsh truth lies somewhere short of…

Consumers who checked their credit reports last year apparently found plenty that looked wrong.Issues with your credit report can hurt your credit score, which affects your ability to qualify for credit cards and loans and your interest…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Are you an iPhone user who is interested in getting the Apple Card? Find out what credit score the issuer requires and what other criteria you'll need to meet to qualify for…

If you're like most people, you rely on apps to track everything from fitness goals to prescriptions. Why not use apps to manage your credit cards and help simplify your finances? This U.S. News guide will get you up to speed on apps…

An authorized user is someone you trust to spend on your credit card who can piggyback on your credit to build – or restore – his or her credit history. The authorized user can access credit without applying for a card, and your on-time…

Whether the reason is a layoff, a medical emergency or a pile of debt that is more than you can afford, struggling to pay credit card bills is a problem many people face. When you stop making credit card payments, you could not only be…

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Chase offers creative payment and borrowing options for credit card holders: My Chase Plan and My Chase Loan. My Chase Plan is a version of buy now, pay later, while My…