One of the biggest obstacles to financial success is consumer credit. Of course, we know we should pay off our credit card bills every month. But for some of us, it’s too easy to be surprised by a ...

Credit cards can be a double-edged sword. They offer convenience, consumer protections, and built-in benefits, and some of the best credit cards pay cash back and other fun rewards. Unlock a bonus ...

Credit cards sometimes get a bad rap for their high interest rates and fees, or for being the mechanism that gets some people into debt trouble. But when used strategically, credit cards can help you ...

Sean Messier is a personal finance writer with a focus on credit. He’s written for Credit Card Insider, plus several other national and global brands. Ippei Naoi / Getty Images Credit card balances ...

Marissa Zuckerman had always been “very good” with her money. The 31-year-old paid for her car in cash, and she had just one credit card that she saw as a “credit-building tool” and paid off in full ...

As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News, Money.com and NerdWallet. As an industry leader, ...

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 ...