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. By Ann ...

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 ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

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 ...