Credit Cards Archive

Understanding how banks make money from you can help you know when it's best to ignore their advice.

Financial literacy is often a neglected aspect of education, but there are several opportunities in everyday life to share your knowledge with your kids

Americans could be on track for a brutal financial hangover this January. Here are some ways you can avoid overindulging.

A new study suggests that short-term thinking -- such as making impulse buys outside of your budget -- may be linked to feeling sad. Learn why.

Unless your wish list includes an expensive and frustrating shopping experience, avoid these 10 steps at all costs.

Americans have a tendency to kid themselves when it comes to money, but there can be serious consequences to doing so. Learn some signs that you may be deluding yourself.

After three consecutive years of increases, customer satisfaction with credit cards has risen to a six-year high.

Most borrowing rates have plunged in recent years, but credit card rates have held relatively steady. Here's how to minimize your borrowing costs regardless.

Maintaining a budget can be challenging when inflation outpaces savings rates and pay raises, but these five tips can help level the playing field.

The credit card companies saw revenue and profits increase in the first quarter of 2012. Does this mean credit card spending is rising?