American consumers have a total average debt balance of around $104,000, according to Experian, and approximately $6,500 of that balance is credit card debt. Those are hefty bills to add to the ...

Using credit cards strategically for summer vacation expenses can help you save money. Choosing the best card for each purchase can allow you to enjoy free travel perks, travel insurance and ...

BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...

'Just because people will lend you money doesn't mean that you need to take it - or that you can afford it,' one consumer-finance expert says It can be tempting to throw all your holiday purchases on ...

Financial therapists recommend small steps at your own pace, including engaging in comforting routines, finding a support buddy and celebrating progress with treats. Many or all of the products on ...

A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

Using the right cards and taking advantage of promos can give travellers more mileage as they aim to pay off a trip with (mostly) points. Finding the best credit card just got a lot easier. We’ve ...

Most people think tipping with a credit card is the same as tipping with cash. After all, 20% is 20%, right? But if you chat with anyone in the service industry who primarily gets paid in tips, you'll ...

Boosting your credit score is a key step toward enhancing your financial well-being. If your score is lower than you’d like, there are actions you can take to achieve — or improve — a higher credit ...

Americans will be leaning hard on their credit cards this holiday season. Whether that ends for you with a pile of new high-interest debt or a pile of presents that didn’t ruin your financial health ...