Credit card experts are full of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your credit cards. Card issuers have their own tips and tricks – but they work a little bit differently than what the ...

FEEL LIKE TRYING to pay down your debt is a losing battle? No wonder: Credit-card companies are quite inventive when it comes to charging fees or finding new reasons to jack up your interest rate.

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

Credit cards made up about 35% of all transactions last year, according to Federal Reserve data. And yet, most people swipe without realizing the hidden perks and money-saving tricks their cards come ...

This article discusses how debit and credit cards work, including their pros and cons. It ends with some helpful tips and ...