Key takeaways Missing a single payment may not have serious consequences, but multiple missed payments can negatively impact ...

Let's say you get a bill that you deem unfair or downright wrong. You call to protest but you can't reason with the vendor. You're tempted to ignore it, knowing that you're right and you don't owe a ...

Americans are putting more on plastic, a sign that household cash flow is shaky and spending is unsustainable.

If you want a healthy credit profile, you need to understand what exactly it says on your credit card bill. Here's how to ...

But the one thing you should never put on your credit card is any kind of medical bill. "My main thing is, do not put it on a credit card," said Lisa Gill, Consumer Reports Investigative Reporter.

Credit card debt is on the rise in the U.S., but new data shows that consumers are doing a better job of paying off those ...