Opening and closing credit cards can also damage your credit score, per this warning from FICO (FICO). What does it all mean? Unexpected life events such as job loss or an emergency can throw your ...

LONDON — UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, official ...

If you are someone who believes in using credit cards for as much as you can, you are not alone, as the whole concept of ...

A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and ...

2025 Credit Card Debt Survey: Total sample size was 2,616 adults, of which 908 carry a balance on their credit cards.

While most people carry credit cards in their wallets, there is also a lot about cards that most people don’t know.

Economists worry about tariff-induced price hikes, inflation, interest rates and the outlook for the job market Changes are coming to your credit score. As economists worry about tariff-induced price ...

Struggling with debt on a fixed income? Here's how to regain control of your finances while on Social Security.

The “avalanche” method: you focus on paying the debt with the highest interest rate first. Then, you move to the next highest ...

It's common for credit cards to offer an introductory period of 0% annual percentage rate for new cardholders, often 12 to 24 months. But you don't always have to apply for a new credit card to get ...

When you shop for a new credit card, you probably consider rewards, benefits, fees and interest rates. As you compare options, you may also see the term "intro APR." We'll explain what an ...