How to use credit cards smartly and stay debt-free

A credit card can be a powerful ally in your financial journey if used mindfully. Understand how to leverage its benefits ...
ConsumerAffairs

Visa, Mastercard are close to a deal with merchants — how it could change what card you use

Visa/Mastercard may cut swipe fees a hair (about 0.1%), which helps stores but won’t show up as obvious price drops for ...

You Actually Can Negotiate Credit Card Debt Yourself. Here's How.

If you find yourself buried in credit card debt, there are ways to help you dig back out, like a hardship agreement or a lump ...

Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants and retailers over how much ...

The hidden costs of business credit cards — and how to avoid them

Mercury reports that no-fee business credit cards may have hidden costs, including late fees and foreign transaction charges, ...

We're Not Gonna Take It: You Don't Have to Accept That Processing Fee a Credit Card Company Wants to Charge Your Business

Obtain a fee breakdown and request that your payment processor explain any charges you don't understand. Get quotes to ...
USA Today

How much of my credit limit should I use?

Your credit card’s credit limit tells you how high your balance can go before your card issuer declines new transactions. However, using less than the full amount could help your credit scores and ...