If the gift card you’re about to buy isn’t for a gift, put it down and walk away, the Federal Trade Commission warns. If someone on the phone with you as you’re checking out is telling you what to do ...

Stopping cold on a credit card can feel like a clean financial reset, but the way you step back from plastic matters as much as the decision itself. If I simply stop swiping a card, the issuer, the ...

Knowing how to redeem your credit card rewards for a good value is just as important as how you earn them. As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets ...

Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing specialist and author who writes about finance, real estate, insurance, travel, small business, e-commerce and technology. Her lengthy ...

Five years ago, Taylor Gothard, 41, and his spouse found themselves staring at $100,000 in credit card debt spread out over 17 maxed-out credit cards. When it comes to debt like this, they’re not ...

Credit card rewards can be a special treat, like a leftover slice of birthday cake. As nice as it is to have that extra slice tucked away in your fridge, it only has value if you get to eat it.

For as many years as I can remember I’ve heard the phrase “cash is king,” but I don’t believe that’s really telling the whole story anymore. Cash may be great for some things, but making purchases, ...