As credit card usage surges across the country, so do the associated risks and pitfalls. Recently it has been witnessed that ...

Whatever the reason, sharing private credit card details on the phone can feel risky and even scary. Your card details could ...

With credit card pain increasing for consumers, it is reasonable to wonder whether to delay 401(k) contributions to reduce ...

Debt forgiveness can provide relief for some seniors, but it's important to know when it is and isn't a wise move.

Raising or lowering the federal funds rate -- the overnight interest rate between banks -- creates a domino effect. Credit ...

Innovators can help customers use credit well by setting prices low, limiting risk, and providing nonfinancial assistance, ...

Mastercard's AI-powered fraud detection system uses risk-scoring and behavioral biometrics to help identify suspicious ...

But if you’re trying to limit your credit card usage—either because you’re at risk of carrying a large balance or because you want to limit your spending—a rewards card may not be right for you.

We’re not in a recession (as of this writing, at least), but that doesn't mean people aren't stressed. A NerdWallet survey ...

Airline miles and credit card rewards are now a cornerstone of the airline business' profits. But frequent flyers are seeing ...

And some charge fees to compensate for the risk of extending credit to consumers whom other issuers won't serve. Approval is never guaranteed for any card, however. Even if the issuer has a fairly ...